Blue Ridge Literacy Council Inc

EIN: 561691110 501(c)(3)

Hendersonville, NC

Total Revenue
$487,416
Total Expenses
$280,245
Total Assets
$455,388
Net Assets
$429,808
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
Kelly Hart
Phone
8286963811
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Blue Ridge Literacy Council Inc, founded in 1989, is a small nonprofit that reported $487K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 65% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $207K, a strong 43% operating margin.

Mission

Literacy Connection is dedicated to transforming lives by cultivating literacy skills that promote social and economic success.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $491,509
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $5,395
Other Revenue $-9,488
TOTAL REVENUE $487,416

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $172,601
Fundraising Expenses $17,195
Program Expenses $197,610
Other Expenses $107,644
TOTAL EXPENSES $280,245

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $487,416 $295,387 +0.7%
Expenses $280,245 $269,155 +0.0%
Net Income $207,171 $26,232 +6.9%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
7
Volunteers
78

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
5
$32,579
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kelly Hart Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$32,182 $397 $32,579
Eduardo Trevino President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Ellis Vice President 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Cauley Treasurer 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Christa Hemans Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathy Allen Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Milton Butterworth Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carrie Ann Chandler Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gail Garren Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Maupin Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Reynolds Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maria Rodriguez Member 0.50
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 $487,416 $280,245 $455,388 $207,171
2024 $295,387 $269,155 $217,696 $26,232
2023 $258,408 $281,774 $192,075 $-23,366
2022 $202,675 $229,201 $216,061 $-26,526
2021 $186,876 $221,656 $287,090 $-34,780
2020 $298,915 $263,012 $308,715 $35,903
2019 $224,937 $211,855 $244,023 $13,082
2018 $216,732 $228,762 $232,890 $-12,030
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