LITERACY SERVICES OF WISCONSIN INC

EIN: 391091203 501(c)(3) Education

MILWAUKEE, WI

Total Revenue
$2,860,664
Total Expenses
$2,321,545
Total Assets
$5,205,572
Net Assets
$2,697,096
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1965
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
HOLLY MCCOY
Phone
4143445878
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LITERACY SERVICES OF WISCONSIN INC, founded in 1965, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $539K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

LITERACY SERVICES OF WISCONSIN PARTNERS WITH MOTIVATED ADULTS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING SO THEY CAN IMPROVE THEIR LIVES, ENRICH THEIR FAMILIES, AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $667,766 Revenue: $0

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING (ELL) - THIS PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE BARRIERS AND LACK OF ACCESS TO SERVICES THAT ADULTS FROM OTHER LANGUAGE BACKGROUNDS AND THEIR FAMILIES FACE DAILY. GAINING FLUENCY IN...

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING (ELL) - THIS PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE BARRIERS AND LACK OF ACCESS TO SERVICES THAT ADULTS FROM OTHER LANGUAGE BACKGROUNDS AND THEIR FAMILIES FACE DAILY. GAINING FLUENCY IN ENGLISH IS ESSENTIAL TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND TO ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN, AND ADVANCE IN EMPLOYMENT THAT PROVIDES A FAMILY-SUSTAINING WAGE. WE OFFER VARIOUS MODES OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION, INCLUDING ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING, SMALL GROUP, CLASSROOM, AND THE CURRENT DEVELOPMENT OF A HYBRID MODEL.

Program 2
Expenses: $627,975 Revenue: $1,033

ADULT EDUCATION - FOR LEARNERS AT LOWER LITERACY LEVELS, WE ARE THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN OUR COMMUNITY IMPLEMENTING THE EVIDENCE-BASED WILSON READING SYSTEM. UNDER TWO CERTIFIED STAFF LEADERS, THIS...

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ADULT EDUCATION - FOR LEARNERS AT LOWER LITERACY LEVELS, WE ARE THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN OUR COMMUNITY IMPLEMENTING THE EVIDENCE-BASED WILSON READING SYSTEM. UNDER TWO CERTIFIED STAFF LEADERS, THIS RIGOROUS PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGHLY EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION USING A PHONETIC APPROACH TO READING FOR ADULTS. MID-LEVEL LEARNERS WISHING TO TRANSITION TO SECONDARY CREDENTIALING PROGRAMS ARE ENROLLED IN BRIDGE COURSES INTENDED TO PREPARE THEM FOR LANGUAGE AND NUMERACY SKILLS NEEDED TO OBTAIN A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (HSED) OR GED. ALL STUDENTS IDENTIFY INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND BUILD SOFT SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT WHILE ENGAGED IN ACADEMIC STUDIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $622,370 Revenue: $0

CREDENTIALING PROGRAMS - WE PROVIDE DIRECT INSTRUCTION AND CREDENTIALING SERVICES FOR ADULTS LOOKING TO EARN A HSED OR GED. ADULTS ASSESSED AT OR ABOVE A 7TH-GRADE LEVEL MEET WITH OUR STAFF TO...

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CREDENTIALING PROGRAMS - WE PROVIDE DIRECT INSTRUCTION AND CREDENTIALING SERVICES FOR ADULTS LOOKING TO EARN A HSED OR GED. ADULTS ASSESSED AT OR ABOVE A 7TH-GRADE LEVEL MEET WITH OUR STAFF TO DETERMINE THE MOST APPROPRIATE PATH TO THEIR LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT GOALS. USING A HIGHLY PERSONALIZED ONE-ON-ONE VOLUNTEER TUTORING MODEL, ADULT LEARNERS MAY CHOOSE TO STUDY SUBJECTS AT THEIR OWN PACE TO PREPARE FOR THE FOUR STATE-CERTIFIED GED EXAMS: LANGUAGE ARTS, MATH, SCIENCE, AND SOCIAL STUDIES. ALTERNATIVELY, STUDENTS MAY CHOOSE TO ENTER A HSED PROGRAM, OR ONE OF THE PRE-APPRENTICESHIP CONTEXTUALIZED HSEDS THAT OFFER ADDITIONAL TRAINING FOR THE SKILLED TRADES IN CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURING. HSED COURSES ARE COMPETENCY-BASED AND DELIVERED IN A COHORT MODEL IN WHICH LEARNING IS CUSTOMIZED AND RELEVANT TO EACH LEARNER'S SKILLS, GOALS AND SCHEDULE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,791,156
Program Service Revenue $1,033
Investment Income $115,262
Other Revenue $-46,787
TOTAL REVENUE $2,860,664

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $15,718
Salaries & Benefits $1,688,648
Fundraising Expenses $207,169
Program Expenses $1,918,111
Other Expenses $617,179
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,321,545

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,860,664 $2,658,681 +0.1%
Expenses $2,321,545 $2,002,148 +0.2%
Net Income $539,119 $656,533 -0.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
32
Volunteers
341

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
8
$139,108
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JENNY LITTMANN PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
COLIN HUTT PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER HABJAN TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA GRIES SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY BOWERS PRESIDENT ELECT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL LAFRENZ TREASURER (THRU DEC 2024) 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KERRY LEET SECRETARY (THRU DEC 2024) 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GIL CUBIA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DAMIRA GRADY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TANYA HOLLER MUENCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL KNOELLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY KRESNAK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY LE DUC DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKAL WESLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA WILCOX DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSHUA HERNANDEZ DIRECTOR (FROM DEC 2024) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE MERTZ DIRECTOR (THRU DEC 2024) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID PRITCHARD DIRECTOR (THRU DEC 2024) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLY MCCOY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$129,847 $9,261 $139,108
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 $2,860,664 $2,321,545 $5,205,572 $539,119
2024 $2,658,681 $2,002,148 $2,566,744 $656,533
2023 $1,817,175 $1,856,065 $1,933,710 $-38,890
2022 $1,904,380 $1,648,100 $1,468,251 $256,280
2021 $1,688,411 $1,569,689 $1,589,896 $118,722
2020 $1,253,064 $1,460,072 $1,264,029 $-207,008
2019 $1,382,011 $1,319,835 $1,245,114 $62,176
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