Nonprofit · EIN 23-7423599
DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · CHESTER, PA 19013
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,650,727 | $1,563,974 | $86,753 | $1,139,167 | $116,623 | $1,022,544 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,172,918 | $1,338,175 | -$165,257 | $1,065,395 | $129,604 | $935,791 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $1,839,010 | $1,370,185 | $468,825 | $1,432,451 | $331,402 | $1,101,049 |
| June 30, 2022 | 990 | $1,597,921 | $1,529,986 | $67,935 | $1,064,573 | $432,722 | $631,851 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,603,890
- of which government grants
- $1,267,327
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $15,519
- Net income from fundraising events
- $31,318
- Other revenue
- $31,318
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $120,003
- Other salaries and wages
- $949,047
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,263,685
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,085
- Accounting fees
- $36,638
- Occupancy
- $27,511
- Travel
- $4,118
- Depreciation
- $42,713
- Program services (functional)
- $1,376,253
- Management and general (functional)
- $94,574
- Fundraising (functional)
- $93,147
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,065,395
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,139,167
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $116,623
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,022,544
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $547,130
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,022,544
- Gross receipts
- $1,684,960
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 55
- Year formed
- 1975
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLLEEN DURAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $103,162 | $9,841 |
| PATRICIA L RIZZO | CO-PRESIDENT (TRU 10/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DON GARFINKEL | CO-PRESIDENT (TRU 10/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY KARSNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIE FEINDT | VICE PRESIDENT (THRU 10/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLE KISTLER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY DUFFY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOIS SNYDER | BOARD MEMBER / VP EFF 11/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT CONNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER MATTHEWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH KULIKOWSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK DURANTE | BOARD MEMBER / PRES EFF 11/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIENE IRVING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLLEEN DURAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $42,308 | $2,788 |
| PATRICIA L RIZZO | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DON GARFINKEL | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY KARSNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIE FEINDT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLE KISTLER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY DUFFY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOIS SNYDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT CONNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER MATTHEWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH KULIKOWSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK DURANTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA L RIZZO | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DON GARFINKEL | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOY KARSNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIE FEINDT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICHOLE FRANGIONE | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY DUFFY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LOIS SNYDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT CONNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETER MATTHEWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEAH KULIKOWSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK DURANTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2022: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICK DURANTE | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICIA RIZZO | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DONALD GARFINKEL | VICE-PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIE FEINDT DIGIOVANNI | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICHOLE KISTLER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN KING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL A WEISS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT LOVE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOY KARSNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVEDA GRAHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRINA SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETER MATTHEWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2217 PROVIDENCE AVE, CHESTER, PA 19013-5218
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- COLLEEN DURAN, 2217 PROVIDENCE AVENUE, CHESTER, PA 19013
- Signed the 990
- COLLEEN DURAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (610) 876-4811
- Website
- DELCOLITERACY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BARBACANE THORNTON & COMPANY LLP
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH ADULTS WHO WISH TO READ, WRITE, SPEAK AND UNDERSTAND ENGLISH, HELPING THEM TO INCREASE THEIR COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND TO PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN SOCIETY. THE COUNCIL USES VOLUNTEERS TO ENSURE THAT PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE. DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, THE LITERACY COUNCIL SERVED 774 ADULTS IN DELAWARE COUNTY OF SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA. AS A RESULT OF WORKING WITH THE LITERACY COUNCIL, ADULT STUDENTS ACHIEVED QUANTITATIVE IMPROVEMENTS IN THEIR LIVES INCLUDING IMPROVED BASIC SKILLS, GED ATTAINMENT, EMPLOYMENT OR RETAINED EMPLOYMENT, U.S. CITIZENSHIP, AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION ENROLLMENT. ALL ADULTS SERVICES BY THE LITERACY COUNCIL IMPROVE THEIR LIVES IN SOME WAY INCLUDING READING TO CHILDREN, BECOMING BETTER INFORMED CITIZENS, AND BECOMING ENGAGED IN THEIR COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- DCLC PROVIDES FREE, HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO ADULTS THROUGHOUT DELAWARE COUNTY, INCLUDING BASIC AND ADVANCED SKILLS THAT ARE TRANSFERRABLE TO THE WORKPLACE AND HIGHER EDUCATION. THE THREE LARGEST PROGRAMS ARE ADULT BASIC EDUCATION/GED PREPARATION, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. DCLC EMPLOYS PROFESSIONAL STAFF, A MAJORITY FULL-TIME, TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ALIGN WITH EACH PARTICIPANT'S EDUCATION OR CAREER GOALS. DCLC ALSO PROVIDES A 1-1 TUTORING PROGRAM FOR THOSE WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM MORE DIRECT INSTRUCTION. TUTORS ARE VOLUNTEERS WHO COMPLETE A 10-HOUR TRAINING CREATED AND APPROVED BY THE PA DEPT. OF EDUCATIONPRIOR TO WORKING WITH STUDENTS, ANDARE SUPERVISED BY DCLC PROFESSIONAL STAFF.Expenses $1,376,253
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
- 23-7423599
- 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
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B61Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,139,167
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,684,960
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,650,727 | $1,563,974 | $1,139,167 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,172,918 | $1,338,175 | $1,065,395 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,833,538 | $1,364,793 | $1,428,857 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,597,921 | $1,529,986 | $1,064,573 | XML |
| 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 23-7423599).
Questions about DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL is 23-7423599.
- Is DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL 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 DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL 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 DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL 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 DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names COLLEEN DURAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $103,162 (COLLEEN DURAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,650,727, expenses of $1,563,974 and total assets of $1,139,167 at year end.
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