WESTERN STAR LITERACY CENTER

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2024

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MEGAN AAFEDT

Phone

7016092745

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

WESTERN STAR LITERACY CENTER, founded in 2024, is a small nonprofit that reported $491K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 785% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $199K, a strong 40% operating margin.

Mission

WESTERN STAR LITERACY CENTER IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO IMPROVING LITERACY SKILLS IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH PERSONALIZED TUTORING SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES.WE BELIEVE THAT LITERACY IS NOT A PRIVILEGE-IT IS A RIGHT. OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE EVERY LEARNER HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO READ, SUCCEED, AND THRIVE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $22,956 Revenue: $46,355

ONE-ON-ONE LITERACY TUTORING (CENTER-BASED & VIRTUAL)DESCRIPTION & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:WESTERN STAR LITERACY CENTER (WSLC) PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED, ONE-ON-ONE STRUCTURED LITERACY TUTORING TO STUDENTS AT ITS PHYSICAL CENTER AND THROUGH VIRTUAL SESSIONS. INSTRUCTION IS TAILORED TO EACH STUDENT'S NEEDS AND DELIVERED AT THEIR PACE TO SUPPORT READING PROFICIENCY AND LONG-TERM ACADEMIC SUCCESS.DURING THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR, WSLC DELIVERED APPROXIMATELY 1,358 TUTORING SESSIONS (ESTIMATED), SERVING ESTIMATED 56 STUDENTS THROUGH BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL FORMATS. SESSIONS FOCUSED ON BUILDING FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY SKILLS, IMPROVING READING FLUENCY, AND INCREASING STUDENT CONFIDENCE.OBJECTIVE:TO IMPROVE LITERACY OUTCOMES FOR STRUGGLING READERS THROUGH CONSISTENT, PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION GROUNDED IN STRUCTURED LITERACY PRACTICES.LONG-TERM GOAL:TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD IN THE COMMUNITY HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO READ AT GRADE LEVEL AND SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY.

Program 2

Expenses: $236,281 Revenue: $217,060

SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP TUTORING PROGRAMDESCRIPTION & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:WSLC PARTNERS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE LITERACY TUTORING DURING THE SCHOOL DAY, INCREASING ACCESS FOR STUDENTS WHO MAY NOT BE...

SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP TUTORING PROGRAMDESCRIPTION & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:WSLC PARTNERS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE LITERACY TUTORING DURING THE SCHOOL DAY, INCREASING ACCESS FOR STUDENTS WHO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND AFTER-SCHOOL SESSIONS.DURING THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR, WSLC SERVED APPROXIMATELY 65 STUDENTS (ESTIMATED) THROUGH SCHOOL-DAY PARTNERSHIPS, DELIVERING CONSISTENT, TARGETED LITERACY SUPPORT WITHIN THE SCHOOL SETTING.OBJECTIVE:TO EXPAND ACCESS TO LITERACY INTERVENTION BY INTEGRATING TUTORING SERVICES INTO THE SCHOOL DAY.LONG-TERM GOAL:TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY-WIDE LITERACY OUTCOMES THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS.

Program 3

Expenses: $30,375

ALL STUDENTS READ FUND (FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM)DESCRIPTION & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:THE ALL STUDENTS READ FUND (ASR FUND) PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT NO STUDENT IS DENIED LITERACY...

ALL STUDENTS READ FUND (FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM)DESCRIPTION & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:THE ALL STUDENTS READ FUND (ASR FUND) PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT NO STUDENT IS DENIED LITERACY SERVICES DUE TO FINANCIAL BARRIERS. THE FUND SUPPORTS FULL SCHOLARSHIPS,REDUCED-RATE TUTORING, AND SUBSIDIZED SESSION COSTS.DURING THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR, WSLC UTILIZED APPROXIMATELY $2,528 PER MONTH (ESTIMATED AND AVERAGED OVER 12 MONTHS) FROM THE FUND TO SUPPORT FREE AND REDUCED TUTORING SERVICES.APPROXIMATELY 7 STUDENTS RECEIVED FULL OR PARTIAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DURING THIS PERIOD. THE FUND ALSO HELPED REDUCE THE PER-SESSION COST FOR ALL ENROLLED FAMILIES.OBJECTIVE:TO REMOVE FINANCIAL BARRIERS AND ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO LITERACY SUPPORT.LONG-TERM GOAL:TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE MODEL WHERE ALL STUDENTS CAN ACCESS LITERACY SERVICES REGARDLESS OF INCOME.

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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%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $217,000

Program Service Revenue $263,415

Investment Income $144

Other Revenue $10,042

TOTAL REVENUE $490,601

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $235,185

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $289,612

Other Expenses $56,727

TOTAL EXPENSES $291,912

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$490,601	$55,435	+7.9%
Expenses	$291,912	$19,826	+13.7%
Net Income	$198,689	$35,609	+4.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$123,267

Total Directors