WASHINGTON LITERACY CENTER

EIN: 526063003 501(c)(3)

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$1,870,720
Total Expenses
$2,196,685
Total Assets
$987,507
Net Assets
$-739,122
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1963
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
JIMMIE WILLIAMS
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

WASHINGTON LITERACY CENTER, founded in 1963, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Expenses of $2.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE WASHINGTON LITERACY CENTER IS TO RAISE THE LITERACY LEVEL OF ADULTS IN WASHINGTON, DC SUCH THAT THEY MAY FUNCTION ON THE JOB, IN THE FAMILY AND IN SOCIETY. PROGRAM OFFERINGS HAVE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE DIGITAL, WOPRKPLACE, MATH, FINANCIAL AND HEALTH LITERACY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,149,755

THE WASHINGTON LITERACY CENTER PROVIDES SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION TO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ADULTS TO IMPROVE THEIR BASIC READ, MATH AND WORKPLACE SKILLS. THE WLC ACCOMPLISHES THIS GOAL WITH A SMALL...

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THE WASHINGTON LITERACY CENTER PROVIDES SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION TO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ADULTS TO IMPROVE THEIR BASIC READ, MATH AND WORKPLACE SKILLS. THE WLC ACCOMPLISHES THIS GOAL WITH A SMALL PROFESSIONAL STAFF TO DELIVER DIRECT SERVICES, AND VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT. APPROXIMATELY 80 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM.

Program 2
Expenses: $12,798 Revenue: $1,629,755

WLC IS A VENDOR FOR THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF), A DC DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES CONTRACT THAT PROVIDES INCOME ASSISTANCE, EDUCATIONAL TRAINING, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO...

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WLC IS A VENDOR FOR THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF), A DC DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES CONTRACT THAT PROVIDES INCOME ASSISTANCE, EDUCATIONAL TRAINING, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,870,720
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,870,720

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,071,976
Fundraising Expenses $78,437
Program Expenses $1,162,553
Other Expenses $1,124,709
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,196,685

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $1,870,720 $1,926,299 0.0%
Expenses $2,196,685 $2,065,896 +0.1%
Net Income $-325,965 $-139,597 +1.3%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
N/A
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
3
$279,201
Total Directors
8
$279,201
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JIMMIE WILLIAMS PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTO 0.00
Officer Director
$158,958 $0 $158,958
VERNON WIMBERLEY COO 0.00
Officer Director
$120,243 $0 $120,243
TONY GITTENS MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ RYAN MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DELESE HARVEY DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA KARRER DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDACE CUNNINGHAM DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAISHA DOUGHERTY SECRETARY 0.00
Officer 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 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,870,720 $2,196,685 $987,507 $-325,965
2022 $1,926,299 $2,065,896 $181,397 $-139,597
2021 $2,001,216 $1,977,994 $364,102 $23,222
2019 $890,726 $908,098 $89,205 $-17,372
2019 $890,726 $908,098 $89,205 $-17,372
2018 $336,830 $470,464 $-13,546 $-133,634
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