Nonprofit · EIN 23-7217182
LITERACY MINNESOTA
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,067,279 | $6,669,185 | -$601,906 | $4,413,065 | $2,316,017 | $2,097,048 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,081,288 | $6,213,103 | -$131,815 | $4,025,173 | $1,345,466 | $2,679,707 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,497,036
- of which government grants
- $2,569,467
- Membership dues
- $11,825
- Program service revenue
- $2,515,835
- Investment income
- $54,408
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $14,922
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $153,654
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,766,756
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,586,559
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $18,382
- Accounting fees
- $687,387
- Occupancy
- $480,072
- Travel
- $40,185
- Depreciation
- $5,357
- Program services (functional)
- $4,343,585
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,859,568
- Fundraising (functional)
- $466,032
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,025,173
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,413,065
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,316,017
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,097,048
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $278,941
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,439,862
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $657,186
- Gross receipts
- $6,067,279
- Employees
- 92
- Volunteers
- 319
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTON JONES | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $146,115 | $7,538 |
| HAROLD HEGG | EXECUTIVE CMTE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HOLTE | FINANCE AND AUDIT CMTE CHA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINE CASEY | HR COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL OPPERMAN | MARKETING CMTE CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE SINGER | DEVELOPMENT CMTE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE ARRIETA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA BROBBEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF ENGLISH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHELSEA IHLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINA ORTIZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT RUTSCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE SCHOENECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA SHIBKO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABDULLAHI SIYAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTON JONES | PRESIDENT (EX-OFFICIO/NON-VOTING) Officer | 40 | $1,442 |
| JAMES AFDAHL | BOARD PRESIDENT (PARTIAL YEAR) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HAROLD HEGG | EXECUTIVE CMTE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HOLTE | FINANCE AND AUDIT CMTE CHA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RAVI KRISHNAN | BOARD PRESIDENT (PARTIAL YEAR) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CAROLINE CASEY | HR COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM WENDT | DEI CMTE CHAIR (PARTIAL YEAR) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BRUCE SINGER | DEVELOPMENT CMTE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL OPPERMAN | MARKETING CMTE CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CAITLIN BAYERMANN | DEI CMTE CHAIR (PARTIAL YEAR) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOSE ARRIETA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANDREA BROBBEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFF ENGLISH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NICOLE FLAHERTY CROPPER | BOARD MEMBER (PARTIAL YEAR) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KARIN GOETTSCH | BOARD MEMBER (PARTIAL YEAR) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHELSEA IHLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CAROLINA ORTIZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANDREW PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROBERT RUTSCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KATIE SCHOENECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RITA SHIBKO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ABDULLAHI SIYAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KARINE WATNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 700 RAYMOND AVE STE 180, SAINT PAUL, MN 55114-1780
- Principal officer (990 for 2023)
- ANTONIO RAQUEL, 700 RAYMOND AVE 180, ST PAUL, MN 55114
- Signed the 990
- ANTONIO RAQUEL, CO-INTERIM PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (651) 645-2277
- Website
- WWW.LITERACYMN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- REDPATH AND COMPANY LLC
Mission
SEE SCHEDULE OLITERACY MINNESOTA'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING, SPARK INNOVATION IN LITERACY AND MOBILIZE CHANGE.LITERACY MINNESOTA WORKS TO BUILD A MORE EQUITABLE SOCIETY BY MAKING QUALITY LITERACY EDUCATION AVAILABLE TO ALL. IT IS A COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY RESOURCE, PROVIDING FREE CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN; SUPPORTING LITERACY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT, TRAINING AND TEACHING TOOLS; AND CREATING NEW PATHWAYS FOR GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. CORE WORK INCLUDES BOTH MINNESOTA AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- SEE SCHEDULE OOPEN DOOR LEARNING CENTERS: TWO TWIN CITIES CAMPUSES AND SATELLITE SITES OFFERING ENGLISH, GED, COMPUTER, CITIZENSHIP, JOB-READINESS AND OTHER BASIC SKILLS CLASSES FOR ADULTS. EARLY LITERACY & FAMILIES: PROVIDES ADULTS TOOLS TO NAVIGATE EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SYSTEMS FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND INCLUDES A FREE, LITERACY-ENRICHED PRESCHOOL FOR ADULT STUDENTS' YOUNG CHILDREN.SUMMER READS: PROVIDES READING MENTORS FOR CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES K-5.ADULT LITERACY HOTLINE: ONLINE AND PHONE REFERRAL SERVICE TO ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS STATEWIDE.TUTOR TRAINING: PRE-SERVICE AND IN-SERVICE WORKSHOPS FOR LITERACY VOLUNTEERS AND EDUCATORS.TECHNOLOGY SERVICES: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ADULT EDUCATION TEACHERS AND STAFF ON EFFECTIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE AND EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL ADULT LEARNERS IN MINNESOTA.VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT: RECRUITS AND PLACES VOLUNTEERS INTO SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE STATE.Expenses $3,827,676 · grants $14,922 · revenue $2,185,095
- SEE SCHEDULE ONORTHSTAR DIGITAL LITERACY: A LEADING-EDGE PLATFORM THAT ASSESSES AND BUILDS DIGITAL SKILLS THROUGH ONLINE MODULES, CLASSROOM CURRICULUM AND SELF-DIRECTED ONLINE LEARNING. ESTABLISHES DIGITAL LITERACY STANDARDS AND INFORMS POLICY AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.NATIONAL SERVICE: TWO TRACKS, LITERACY FOR ALL AND DIGITAL LITERACY, THAT ENGAGE AMERICORPS VISTA MEMBERS TO DESIGN AND CARRY OUT LITERACY INITIATIVES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.ADVOCACY: MOBILIZES TO INFLUENCE POLICY AND LEGISLATION AROUND THE LITERACY CAUSE.CURRICULUM & RESOURCES: SEARCHABLE ONLINE LIBRARY OF LITERACY CURRICULUM AND TEACHING TOOLS.JOURNEYS: AN ANTHOLOGY OF ADULT STUDENT WRITING WITH ACCOMPANYING CLASSROOM RESOURCES FOR ADULT BASIC EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS.LITERACY STRATEGIES: CONSULTING SERVICES TO HELP ORGANIZATIONS LAUNCH AND DEVELOP LITERACY PROGRAMMING.OPEN DOOR COLLECTIVE: COMBATS POVERTY THROUGH LITERACY EDUCATION, POLICY AND RESEARCH.Expenses $515,909 · revenue $330,740
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 | Not on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7217182
- 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
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B92Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,413,065
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,067,279
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,067,279 | $6,669,185 | $4,413,065 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,081,288 | $6,213,103 | $4,025,173 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,962,310 | $5,550,744 | $3,639,375 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 23-7217182).
Questions about LITERACY MINNESOTA
- What is the EIN of LITERACY MINNESOTA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LITERACY MINNESOTA is 23-7217182.
- Is LITERACY MINNESOTA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to LITERACY MINNESOTA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LITERACY MINNESOTA 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 LITERACY MINNESOTA 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 LITERACY MINNESOTA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LITERACY MINNESOTA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 names ANTONIO RAQUEL.
- Who are the officers and directors of LITERACY MINNESOTA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $146,115 (ANTON JONES, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does LITERACY MINNESOTA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $6,067,279, expenses of $6,669,185 and total assets of $4,413,065 at year end.
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