LITERACY MINNESOTA

EIN: 237217182 501(c)(3) Education

ST PAUL, MN

Total Revenue
$6,081,288
Total Expenses
$6,213,103
Total Assets
$4,025,173
Net Assets
$2,679,707
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
ANTON JONES
Phone
6516452277
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

LITERACY MINNESOTA, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $6.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022.

Mission

LITERACY MINNESOTA IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION DEDICATED TO SHARING THE POWER OF LEARNING THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY BUILDING AND ADVOCACY. AS A LEADING PARTNER IN THE LITERACY FIELD, WE ARE BUILDING A LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL MOVEMENT TO PUT LIFE-CHANGING LEARNING WITHIN EVERYONE'S REACH.EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020, LITERACY MINNESOTA CHANGED THEIR NAME FROM MINNESOTA LITERACY COUNCIL, INC. TO LITERACY MINNESOTA.LITERACY MINNESOTA OPERATES PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN MINNESOTA AND PROVIDES TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO LITERACY PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS ACROSS THE STATE AND COUNTRY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,725,231 Revenue: $1,172,099

OPEN DOOR LEARNING CENTERS: FOUR TWIN CITIES SITES OFFERING ENGLISH, GED, COMPUTER, CITIZENSHIP, JOB-READINESS AND OTHER BASIC-SKILLS CLASSES FOR ADULTS. OUR ARLINGTON HILLS LOCATION IN SAINT PAUL...

Read more

OPEN DOOR LEARNING CENTERS: FOUR TWIN CITIES SITES OFFERING ENGLISH, GED, COMPUTER, CITIZENSHIP, JOB-READINESS AND OTHER BASIC-SKILLS CLASSES FOR ADULTS. OUR ARLINGTON HILLS LOCATION IN SAINT PAUL ALSO HAS A PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN OF ADULT STUDENTS. PARENTING PROGRAM: PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH TOOLS TO BREAK THROUGH INEQUITABLE POWER STRUCTURES AND CREATE A MORE JUST EDUCATION SYSTEM. ADULT LITERACY HOTLINE: ONLINE AND PHONE REFERRAL SERVICE TO ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS ACROSS MINNESOTA. TUTOR TRAINING: PRE-SERVICE AND IN-SERVICE WORKSHOPS FOR LITERACY VOLUNTEERS AND EDUCATORS. TECHNOLOGY SERVICES: COACHING FOR TEACHERS ON CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION AND ONLINE TOOLS FOR VOLUNTEERS AND STUDENTS. AMERICORPS VISTA: SUMMER READS PROVIDES READING TUTORS AND MENTORS FOR CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES K-4. VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT: RECRUITS AND PLACES VOLUNTEERS INTO SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS MINNESOTA.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,014,690 Revenue: $1,066,814

NORTHSTAR DIGITAL LITERACY: ASSESSES DIGITAL SKILLS THROUGH ONLINE MODULES AND PROVIDES CLASSROOM CURRICULUM AND SELF-DIRECTED ONLINE LEARNING. AMERICORPS VISTA: LITERACY FOR ALL AND DIGITAL LITERACY...

Read more

NORTHSTAR DIGITAL LITERACY: ASSESSES DIGITAL SKILLS THROUGH ONLINE MODULES AND PROVIDES CLASSROOM CURRICULUM AND SELF-DIRECTED ONLINE LEARNING. AMERICORPS VISTA: LITERACY FOR ALL AND DIGITAL LITERACY PROVIDES TWO TRACKS/COHORTS THAT ENGAGE VISTA MEMBERS TO DESIGN AND CARRY OUT LITERACY INITIATIVES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. ADVOCACY: MOBILIZES TO INFLUENCE POLICY AND LEGISLATION AROUND THE LITERACY CAUSE. CURRICULUM & RESOURCES: SEARCHABLE ONLINE LIBRARY OF LITERACY CURRICULUM AND TEACHING TOOLS. JOURNEYS: AN ANTHOLOGY OF ADULT STUDENT WRITING WITH ACCOMPANYING CLASSROOM RESOURCES. LITERACY STRATEGIES: CONSULTING SERVICES TO HELP ORGANIZATIONS LAUNCH AND DEVELOP LITERACY PROGRAMMING.

🔒

Trantor Score

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

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,796,581
Program Service Revenue $2,238,913
Investment Income $45,794
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $6,081,288

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $14,225
Salaries & Benefits $3,220,474
Fundraising Expenses $428,791
Program Expenses $4,739,921
Other Expenses $2,978,404
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,213,103

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $6,081,288 $5,962,310 +0.0%
Expenses $6,213,103 $5,550,744 +0.1%
Net Income $-131,815 $411,566 -1.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
83
Volunteers
403

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
4
$1,442
Total Directors
22
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMES AFDAHL BOARD PRESIDENT (PARTIAL YEAR) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HAROLD HEGG EXECUTIVE CMTE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER HOLTE FINANCE AND AUDIT CMTE CHA 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RAVI KRISHNAN BOARD PRESIDENT (PARTIAL YEAR) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINE CASEY HR COMMITTEE CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM WENDT DEI CMTE CHAIR (PARTIAL YEAR) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE SINGER DEVELOPMENT CMTE CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL OPPERMAN MARKETING CMTE CHAIR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAITLIN BAYERMANN DEI CMTE CHAIR (PARTIAL YEAR) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSE ARRIETA BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA BROBBEY BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF ENGLISH BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE FLAHERTY CROPPER BOARD MEMBER (PARTIAL YEAR) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARIN GOETTSCH BOARD MEMBER (PARTIAL YEAR) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHELSEA IHLE BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINA ORTIZ BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW PETERSON BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT RUTSCHER BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE SCHOENECK BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RITA SHIBKO BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ABDULLAHI SIYAD BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARINE WATNE BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTON JONES PRESIDENT (EX-OFFICIO/NON-VOTING) 40.00
Officer
$1,442 $0 $1,442
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $6,081,288 $6,213,103 $4,025,173 $-131,815
2022 $5,962,310 $5,550,744 $3,639,375 $411,566
2021 $5,360,622 $5,177,629 $3,123,869 $182,993
2019 $4,889,310 $4,968,766 $2,608,042 $-79,456
2018 $4,571,771 $4,551,547 $2,711,771 $20,224
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in Minnesota Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare LITERACY MINNESOTA with other nonprofits in Minnesota and across the country.