THE LITERACY LAB

EIN: 271777117 501(c)(3) Education

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$4,497,801
Total Expenses
$11,125,515
Total Assets
$6,801,544
Net Assets
$5,816,347
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
HEATHER JENKINS
Phone
2025677082
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

THE LITERACY LAB, founded in 2010, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $4.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 69% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $11.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 147% operating deficit.

Mission

THE LITERACY LAB STRIVES TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO EVIDENCE-BASED LITERACY DEVELOPMENT TO UNLOCK OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $7,650,742 Revenue: $132,962

THE LITERACY LAB FELLOWSHIP CREATES OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION. LITERACY LAB FELLOWS PARTICIPATE IN A YEAR-LONG, RESIDENCY-STYLE EXPERIENCE IN WHICH THEY PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED LITERACY...

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THE LITERACY LAB FELLOWSHIP CREATES OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION. LITERACY LAB FELLOWS PARTICIPATE IN A YEAR-LONG, RESIDENCY-STYLE EXPERIENCE IN WHICH THEY PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED LITERACY SUPPORT TO CHILDREN IN PRE-KINDERGARTEN, KINDERGARTEN, AND FIRST GRADE WHILE RECEIVING ROBUST COACHING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GAINING VALUABLE EXPERIENCE. FELLOWS ARE PAID A COMPETITIVE HOURLY WAGE, AND EARN A HIGHER EDUCATION AWARD UPON PROGRAM COMPLETION. IN 2024-25, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 1,751 STUDENTS AND 110 FELLOWS CHILDREN IN ATLANTA, GA; BALTIMORE, MD; CINCINNATI, OH; MILWAUKEE, WI; AND WASHINGTON, DC.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,525 Revenue: $0

OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, FOR WHICH READING CORPS IS ONE, PLACE LITERACY TUTORS IN SCHOOLS TO GIVE STUDENTS EXTRA READING SUPPORT AND HELP THEM REACH KEY LITERACY MILESTONES, ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL...

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OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, FOR WHICH READING CORPS IS ONE, PLACE LITERACY TUTORS IN SCHOOLS TO GIVE STUDENTS EXTRA READING SUPPORT AND HELP THEM REACH KEY LITERACY MILESTONES, ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL LITERACY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,137,242
Program Service Revenue $132,962
Investment Income $150,753
Other Revenue $76,844
TOTAL REVENUE $4,497,801

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $8,407,483
Fundraising Expenses $791,090
Program Expenses $7,654,267
Other Expenses $2,718,032
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,125,515

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,497,801 $14,529,354 -0.7%
Expenses $11,125,515 $21,662,165 -0.5%
Net Income $-6,627,714 $-7,132,811 -0.1%
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
10
Independent Members
9
Employees
463
Volunteers
9

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
$234,509
Total Directors
10
$234,509
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HEATHER JENKINS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40
Officer Director
$218,843 $15,666 $234,509
CACHE OWENS CHIEF EXTERNAL RELATIONS OFFICER 40
Highest
$162,220 $10,760 $172,980
HENRIETTE RECNY PRESIDENT OF PEOPLE & ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY 40
Highest
$162,870 $8,866 $171,736
MIA HARDING CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER 40
Highest
$161,013 $9,881 $170,894
SARAH REAPE PRESIDENT OF REGIONAL STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION 40
Highest
$155,120 $8,866 $163,986
AAMIR MANSOOR VICE PRESIDENT OF GOVERNMENT AND EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS 40
Highest
$133,247 $9,549 $142,796
DONALD WALTHER CHAIR 4
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
QUINCI MOODY TREASURER 4
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTIAN SHABOO SECRETARY 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN CARNIOL BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL CHEUNG BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY JENKINS BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
RITA SADHVANI BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEON TOYER BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
RHONDA HENDERSON BOARD MEMBER 1
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 $4,497,801 $11,125,515 $6,801,544 $-6,627,714
2024 $14,529,354 $21,662,165 $14,572,963 $-7,132,811
2023 $16,501,198 $19,665,413 $21,823,450 $-3,164,215
2022 $29,239,466 $15,285,961 $23,333,778 $13,953,505
2021 $13,815,869 $12,412,233 $9,187,835 $1,403,636
2020 $14,774,311 $12,397,020 $8,042,484 $2,377,291
2019 $11,440,043 $10,995,468 $5,421,088 $444,575
2018 $10,108,100 $8,552,481 $5,263,958 $1,555,619
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