DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL

EIN: 237423599 501(c)(3) Education

CHESTER, PA

Total Revenue
$1,650,727
Total Expenses
$1,563,974
Total Assets
$1,139,167
Net Assets
$1,022,544
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1975
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
COLLEEN DURAN
Phone
6108764811
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL, founded in 1975, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 41% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.6M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH ADULTS WHO WISH TO READ, WRITE, SPEAK AND UNDERSTAND ENGLISH, HELPING THEM TO INCREASE THEIR COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND TO PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN SOCIETY. THE COUNCIL USES VOLUNTEERS TO ENSURE THAT PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE. DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, THE LITERACY COUNCIL SERVED 774 ADULTS IN DELAWARE COUNTY OF SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA. AS A RESULT OF WORKING WITH THE LITERACY COUNCIL, ADULT STUDENTS ACHIEVED QUANTITATIVE IMPROVEMENTS IN THEIR LIVES INCLUDING IMPROVED BASIC SKILLS, GED ATTAINMENT, EMPLOYMENT OR RETAINED EMPLOYMENT, U.S. CITIZENSHIP, AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION ENROLLMENT. ALL ADULTS SERVICES BY THE LITERACY COUNCIL IMPROVE THEIR LIVES IN SOME WAY INCLUDING READING TO CHILDREN, BECOMING BETTER INFORMED CITIZENS, AND BECOMING ENGAGED IN THEIR COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,603,890
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $15,519
Other Revenue $31,318
TOTAL REVENUE $1,650,727

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,263,685
Fundraising Expenses $93,147
Program Expenses $1,376,253
Other Expenses $300,289
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,563,974

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,650,727 $1,172,918 +0.4%
Expenses $1,563,974 $1,338,175 +0.2%
Net Income $86,753 $-165,257 -1.5%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
28
Volunteers
55

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
1
$113,003
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PATRICIA L RIZZO CO-PRESIDENT (TRU 10/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DON GARFINKEL CO-PRESIDENT (TRU 10/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOY KARSNER SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIE FEINDT VICE PRESIDENT (THRU 10/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICHOLE KISTLER TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSEMARY DUFFY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOIS SNYDER BOARD MEMBER / VP EFF 11/24 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT CONNER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER MATTHEWS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEAH KULIKOWSKI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK DURANTE BOARD MEMBER / PRES EFF 11/24 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADRIENE IRVING BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLEEN DURAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$103,162 $9,841 $113,003
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 $1,650,727 $1,563,974 $1,139,167 $86,753
2024 $1,172,918 $1,338,175 $1,065,395 $-165,257
2023 $1,833,538 $1,364,793 $1,428,857 $468,745
2023 $1,839,010 $1,370,185 $1,432,451 $468,825
2022 $1,597,921 $1,529,986 $1,064,573 $67,935
2021 $1,448,020 $1,475,345 $1,024,864 $-27,325
2020 $1,486,316 $1,426,224 $844,974 $60,092
2019 $1,417,317 $1,221,258 $735,408 $196,059
2018 $686,475 $629,049 $484,129 $57,426
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