Nonprofit · EIN 23-2373136
THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF LANCASTER- LEBANON LVA INC
Also known as LITERACY COUNCIL-LANCASTER LEBANON
Tax-exempt · LANCASTER, PA 17603
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,593,472 | $1,281,026 | $312,446 | $2,023,568 | $135,449 | $1,888,119 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,148,767 | $1,224,463 | -$75,696 | $1,624,287 | $189,443 | $1,434,844 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $807,350 | $1,084,216 | -$276,866 | $1,650,110 | $209,799 | $1,440,311 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,515,338
- of which government grants
- $837,397
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $20,207
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$4,459
- Net income from fundraising events
- $57,927
- Other revenue
- $57,927
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $107,216
- Other salaries and wages
- $666,935
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $944,700
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $31,864
- Occupancy
- $63,716
- Travel
- $1,369
- Depreciation
- $57,903
- Program services (functional)
- $1,140,359
- Management and general (functional)
- $72,174
- Fundraising (functional)
- $68,493
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,624,287
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,023,568
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $135,449
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,888,119
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $589,765
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,028,951
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $859,168
- Gross receipts
- $1,936,003
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 65
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL HIESTER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $107,215 |
| CHAD BURGESS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIK CIANCI | VICE-PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT A COLE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY GARCIA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTHA GUAIGUA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHILIP HECKERT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOAN MILLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL MORGAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE STAUFFER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TIM STEFFEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL HIESTER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $104,474 |
| CHAD BURGESS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIK CIANCI | VICE-PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT A COLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| WILLA FREER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY GARCIA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTHA GUAIGUA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHILIP HECKERT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE STAUFFER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM STEFFEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL HIESTER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $99,985 |
| CHAD BURGESS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIK CIANCI | VICE-PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT A COLE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLA FREER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ASHLEY GARCIA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STAR GIBBS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTHA GUAIGUA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHILIP HECKERT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALIINA HIRSCHOFF HOPKINS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID KINDERMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE STAUFFER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 407 LAFAYETTE ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-5209
- In care of
- % MARY HOHENSEE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PHILIP HECKERT, 407 LAFAYETTE STREET, LANCASTER, PA 17603
- Signed the 990
- PHILIP HECKERT, TREASURER
- Phone
- (717) 295-5523
- Website
- WWW.LITERACYSUCCESS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EMC CPAS LLC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS SUCCESS THROUGH LIFELONG LEARNING AND LEARNING FOR LIFE. OUR VISION IS FOR ADULTS TO HAVE THE SKILLS TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES, SUSTAIN THEIR FAMILIES AND STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- SINCE 1985, THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF LANCASTER-LEBANON HAS PROVIDED FREE ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES TO MORE THAN 18,000 ADULTS IN LANCASTER AND LEBANON COUNTIES. THROUGH OUR LITERACY AND LEARNING SUCCESS CENTERS, LEARNERS BUILD ESSENTIAL SKILLS IN READING, WRITING, MATH, AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE, PREPARE FOR THE GED OR HISET HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAMS, AND STRENGTHEN DIGITAL LITERACY AND COMPUTER SKILLS. WE ALSO OFFER CAREER PATHWAYS ADVISING, WORKPLACE EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND SPECIALIZED MENTORING FOR INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS SEEKING TO RE-ENTER THEIR CAREERS. INSTRUCTION IS DELIVERED THROUGH ONE-TO-ONE TUTORING, SMALL GROUPS, AND LARGER CLASSES-BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE. BEFORE PLACEMENT, EACH LEARNER COMPLETES AN INDIVIDUALIZED ASSESSMENT THAT INCLUDES ACADEMIC TESTING, GOAL SETTING, AND BARRIER IDENTIFICATION. BASED ON RESULTS, STUDENTS RECEIVE A PERSONALIZED LEARNING PLAN AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN AT LEAST SIX INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS WEEKLY, WITH OPTIONS FOR MORE INTENSIVE STUDY. PROGRESS IS MEASURED EVERY 50 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION. IN THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR, 558 ADULTS WERE SERVED. OF THESE, 387 RECEIVED MORE THAN 12 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION. AMONG STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR PRE- AND POST-TESTING, 67% ADVANCED AT LEAST ONE EDUCATIONAL FUNCTIONING LEVEL-EQUIVALENT TO ONE TO TWO YEARS OF SCHOOLING. FIVE STUDENTS PASSED AT LEAST ONE GED SUBTEST, TWO EARNED A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA, SEVEN TRANSITIONED TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, AND FOUR BECAME U.S. CITIZENS. ADDITIONALLY, 85% OF LEARNERS WITH EMPLOYMENT GOALS ACHIEVED AN EMPLOYMENT OUTCOME. OUR SUCCESS CENTERS ARE VITAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, HELPING ADULTS GAIN THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR LIFE-SUSTAINING JOBS.Expenses $820,166
- THE LITERACY COUNCIL RELIES ON TRAINED VOLUNTEER TUTORS TO DELIVER ONE-TO- ONE AND SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION. IN 2024-2025, WE TRAINED 48 NEW TUTORS AND SUPPORTED 65 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS WHO CONTRIBUTED 6,275 INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS. VOLUNTEERS COMPLETE AN APPLICATION, INTERVIEW, BACKGROUND CHECKS, AND PRE- SERVICE TRAINING BEFORE BEING MATCHED WITH LEARNERS. OUR RESEARCH-BASED TRAINING MODEL INCLUDES ON-DEMAND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND MONTHLY IN- SERVICE SESSIONS. TOPICS IN 2024-2025 INCLUDED LESSON PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, DIGITAL TOOLS, AND LEARNER-CENTERED INSTRUCTION. TUTORS ALSO RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT AS NEEDED AND HAVE ACCESS TO STATEWIDE TRAINING RESOURCES THROUGH THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.Expenses $236,226
- THE LITERACY COUNCIL ADVANCES ITS VISION-THAT ALL ADULTS HAVE THE SKILLS TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES, SUSTAIN THEIR FAMILIES, AND STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMUNITIES-THROUGH PUBLIC OUTREACH. WE MAINTAIN A WEBSITE, PUBLISH A TRIANNUAL NEWSLETTER, PRODUCE AN ANNUAL REPORT, AND ENGAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS INCLUDING FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, AND LINKEDIN. STAFF REGULARLY SPEAK AT SERVICE CLUBS SUCH AS ROTARY, KIWANIS, AND LIONS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT. OUTREACH EFFORTS ADVOCATE FOR ADULTS WITH LOW LITERACY AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT ITS IMPACT ON INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND THE COMMUNITY. IN LANCASTER AND LEBANON COUNTIES, NEARLY 70,000 WORKING-AGE ADULTS LACK A HIGH SCHOOL CREDENTIAL, AND OVER 104,000 ADULTS STRUGGLE WITH BASIC READING AND MATH SKILLS-BARRIERS THAT LEAD TO LOW WAGES, HEALTH CHALLENGES, AND LIMITED CIVIC PARTICIPATION. OUR GOAL IS TO CONNECT THESE ADULTS WITH SERVICES AND INSPIRE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO VOLUNTEER AND DONATE. ADDITIONALLY, WE SERVE SELECTED ZIP CODES AS AN AFFILIATE OF DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY, PROVIDING ENROLLED CHILDREN WITH A FREE BOOK EACH MONTH UNTIL AGE FIVE.Expenses $83,967
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-2373136
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,023,568
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,936,003
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,593,472 | $1,281,026 | $2,023,568 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,148,767 | $1,224,463 | $1,624,287 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $807,350 | $1,084,216 | $1,650,110 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $843,503 | $989,141 | $1,663,445 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-2373136).
Questions about THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF LANCASTER- LEBANON LVA INC
- What is the EIN of THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF LANCASTER- LEBANON LVA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF LANCASTER- LEBANON LVA INC is 23-2373136.
- Is THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF LANCASTER- LEBANON LVA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF LANCASTER- LEBANON LVA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF LANCASTER- LEBANON LVA INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF LANCASTER- LEBANON LVA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF LANCASTER- LEBANON LVA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF LANCASTER- LEBANON LVA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names PHILIP HECKERT.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF LANCASTER- LEBANON LVA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $107,215 (CHERYL HIESTER, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF LANCASTER- LEBANON LVA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,593,472, expenses of $1,281,026 and total assets of $2,023,568 at year end.
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