LITERACY FOR KIDS INC

EIN: 832845524 501(c)(3) Education

GROSSE PTE WOODS, MI

Total Revenue
$110,690
Total Expenses
$159,728
Total Assets
$91,787
Net Assets
$91,787
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
JAYNE ROSEVALLEE
Phone
7342930055
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

LITERACY FOR KIDS INC, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $111K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $160K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 44% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE LITERACY FOR KIDS, INC., A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, IS TO PROMOTE LITERACY, SUPPORT EDUCATION, ADVOCATE EMPATHY, AND ENCOURAGE SELF- ACCEPTANCE FOR ALL CHILDREN. WE ENRICH EDUCATION BY VISITING AND READING TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, SPONSORING READING AND WRITING PROGRAMS, AND EXPANDING COMMUNITY AWARENESS IN SCHOOLS. OUR FUNDRAISING SUPPORTS READING AND WRITING PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, AND RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $110,690
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $110,690

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $70,252
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $139,495
Other Expenses $89,476
TOTAL EXPENSES $159,728

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $110,690 $82,225 +0.3%
Expenses $159,728 $132,535 +0.2%
Net Income $-49,038 $-50,310 0.0%
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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
1
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
$0
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HEATHER MERTZ TREASURER N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULEE MERTZ SECRETARY N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAYNE ROSEVALLEE PRESIDENT N/A
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
2023 $110,690 $159,728 $91,787 $-49,038
2023 $143,306 $159,728 $132,524 $-16,422
2022 $82,225 $132,535 $140,825 $-50,310
2021 $215,839 $100,314 $191,135 $115,525
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