PORTLAND LITERACY COUNCIL INC

EIN: 931155321 501(c)(3)

PORTLAND, OR

Total Revenue
$98,340
Total Expenses
$74,798
Total Assets
$118,755
Net Assets
$118,755
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
OR
Principal Officer
CHERYL THOEN
Phone
5032174041
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

PORTLAND LITERACY COUNCIL INC, founded in 1993, is a micro nonprofit that reported $98K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $24K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

THE PORTLAND LITERACY COUNCIL (PLC) SUPPORTS ADULTS LITERACY TO FOSTER A THRIVING AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITY.

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Trantor Score

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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $87,038
Program Service Revenue $11,300
Investment Income $2
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $98,340

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $13,292
Program Expenses $33,913
Other Expenses $74,798
TOTAL EXPENSES $74,798

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $98,340 $128,612 -0.2%
Expenses $74,798 $92,431 -0.2%
Net Income $23,542 $36,181 -0.3%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
13

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
$25,000
Total Directors
10
$25,475
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BETH STEFFES TREASURER 15.00
Officer Director
$25,000 $0 $25,000
COLLEEN LATIMER MEMBER AT LA 3.00
Director
$475 $0 $475
HEIDI DRYDEN MEMBER AT LA 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL HOLLEY MEMBER AT LA 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRIS MAGAURN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PEGGY MURPHY MEMBER AT LA 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HYUN-JIN PARK MEMBER AT LA 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA ROUNTREE MEMBER AT LA 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL THOEN PRESIDENT 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA WILLIAMS VICE PRESIDE 15.00
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 $98,340 $74,798 $118,755 $23,542
2024 $128,612 $92,431 $106,363 $36,181
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