ESSENTIAL LEARNING INSTITUTE

EIN: 232745582 501(c)(3)

CATASAUQUA, PA

Total Revenue
$53,080
Total Expenses
$53,610
Total Assets
$7,560
Net Assets
$-14,239
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
PA
Phone
6102648355
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ESSENTIAL LEARNING INSTITUTE, founded in 1993, is a micro nonprofit that reported $53K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 37% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $53,610 Revenue: $46,016

ESSENTIAL LEARNING INSTITUTE WAS FOUNDED TO MEET SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES, INCLUDING READING AND MEMORY PROBLEMS AND LEARNING DISABLED.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,064
Program Service Revenue $46,016
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $53,080

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $19,284
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $53,610
Other Expenses $34,326
TOTAL EXPENSES $53,610

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $53,080 $84,497 -0.4%
Expenses $53,610 $95,783 -0.4%
Net Income $-530 $-11,286 -1.0%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✓ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$12,116
Total Directors
3
$12,116
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AMY HIGHLAND PRESIDENT 55.00
Officer Director
$12,116 $0 $12,116
JESSICA PARNELL SECRETARYTREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY SHELDRAKE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $53,080 $53,610 $7,560 $-530
2024 $84,497 $95,783 $16,195 $-11,286
2023 $86,437 $84,696 $14,300 $1,741
2022 $109,449 $107,636 $8,920 $1,813
2021 $121,239 $102,069 $8,853 $19,170
2019 $88,234 $101,122 $17,581 $-12,888
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