Nonprofit · EIN 84-1996226
PALMETTO LITERACY COUNCIL
Also known as JULIE D HODGES PHD
Tax-exempt · MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $224,670 | $229,300 | -$4,630 | $54,892 | $28,037 | $26,855 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $152,212 | $179,338 | -$27,126 | $44,874 | $13,388 | $31,486 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $82,633 | $64,357 | $18,276 | $62,383 | $3,771 | $58,612 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $208,883
- of which government grants
- $48,018
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $15,724
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $63
- Other revenue
- $15,787
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $78,627
- Other salaries and wages
- $20,782
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $147,771
- Professional fundraising fees
- $7,943
- Accounting fees
- $1,200
- Occupancy
- $54,888
- Travel
- $200
- Program services (functional)
- $221,357
- Fundraising (functional)
- $7,943
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $44,874
- Total assets, end of year
- $54,892
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $28,037
- Net assets, end of year
- $26,855
- Gross receipts
- $224,670
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 64
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- SC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Julie Hodges | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $39,038 |
| Dr Preston McKever-Floyd | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bonnie Kelley | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dee Gainey | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bobbie Lipman | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Tom Winslow | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tonya Robinson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Taneisha Gore | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kim Rodgers-Clora | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie D Hodges PhD | Executive Director | 50 | $70 |
| Preston McKever-Floyd | Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Luisa Soto | 0 | 2 | $0 |
| Bonnie Kelley | Secretary | 6 | $0 |
| Polly Putorti | Vice Chair | 7 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie D Hodges PhD | Executive Director | 50 | $0 |
| Preston McKever-Floyd PhD | Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Luisa Soto | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Kim Reischling | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Polly Putorti | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1435 CANNON RD, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577-5513
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Dr Julie D Hodges PhD, 1435 CANNON RD, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577
- Signed the 990
- Dr Julie Hodges, Executive Director
- Phone
- (843) 945-9278
- Website
- palmettoliteracy.org
Mission
Palmetto Literacy Council PLC provides tutoring lessons to grade school children and adults. PLC has over 64 volunteer tutors who provide services to school children and adults who struggle with basic literacy and math skills. As of December 2025 69 children and 8 adults were receiving tutoring lessons for two hours per week representing an increase of 10% compared to one year ago.
Program accomplishments
- PLC has been providing tutoring lessons to grade school children since 2019. During 2025 69 children received free tutoring lessons for two hours per week. The number of children being tutored represents a 10% increase compared to the 2024 year.Expenses $177,652 · grants $134,600 · revenue $176,588
- PLC also provides tutoring lessons to adults through its English Language Learning ELL program which is being funded through a Community Development Block Grant from the US Housing and Urban Development Agency. The 2025 year was the initial year of this ELL program and 7 students were enrolled as of year-end.Expenses $43,705 · grants $48,018 · revenue $48,018
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-1996226
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $54,892
- Income (IRS master file)
- $224,670
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $224,670 | $229,300 | $54,892 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $152,212 | $179,338 | $44,874 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $82,633 | $64,357 | $62,383 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 84-1996226).
Questions about PALMETTO LITERACY COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of PALMETTO LITERACY COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PALMETTO LITERACY COUNCIL is 84-1996226.
- Is PALMETTO LITERACY COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to PALMETTO LITERACY COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PALMETTO LITERACY COUNCIL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PALMETTO LITERACY COUNCIL due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PALMETTO LITERACY COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PALMETTO LITERACY COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Dr Julie D Hodges PhD.
- Who are the officers and directors of PALMETTO LITERACY COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $39,038 (Dr Julie Hodges, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does PALMETTO LITERACY COUNCIL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $224,670, expenses of $229,300 and total assets of $54,892 at year end.
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