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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1429018

LITERARY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA INC

Tax-exempt · WORTHINGTON, OH 43085

Financials

$1.7M$1.8M2023$1.2M$1.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LITERARY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,177,645$1,311,138-$133,493$918,864$303,122$615,742
June 30, 2024990$1,664,093$1,755,913-$91,820$1,097,507$348,272$749,235
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$329,223
Program service revenue
$745,702
Investment income
$28,115
Royalties
$117
Net income from sales of inventory
$74,488
Other revenue
$74,605

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$41,436
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$165,000
Other salaries and wages
$272,995
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$629,565
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$40,838
Accounting fees
$72,950
Occupancy
$81,864
Travel
$5,406
Depreciation
$4,947
Program services (functional)
$794,487
Management and general (functional)
$484,428
Fundraising (functional)
$32,223

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,097,507
Total assets, end of year
$918,864
Total liabilities, end of year
$303,122
Net assets, end of year
$615,742
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,613
Net assets without donor restrictions
$566,477
Net assets with donor restrictions
$49,265
Gross unrelated business income
$9,075
Gross receipts
$1,191,882
Employees
2
Volunteers
45
Year formed
1996
State of legal domicile
OH

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BILLY MOLASSOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$165,000
STEPHANIE SMYKAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAMIE LIPPPRESIDENT ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KATHLEEN BROWNSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JEFFREY WILLIAMSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CRAIG CARSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KRISTINE GRIFFORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BETSY KAYEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KATIE KURUMADADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LORI LYONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DONNA MCKINNONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LISA PINKERTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GAY SU PINNELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
HELEN PROULXDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOURNEY SWAFFORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BILLY MOLASSOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$165,000
ALLYSON MATCZUKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANTOINETTE MIRANDADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CARMEN LIPSCOMBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CAROL ANN G GITTENS PHDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CRAIG CARSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DEBRA RICHPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ELIZABETH KAYEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GAY SU PINNELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
HELEN PROULXDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JAMIE LIPPVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
K JOURNEY J SWAFFORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KATHLEEN BROWNSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KRISTINE GRIFFORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LISA PINKERTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LORI LYONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NINA FERNANDEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RACHAEL GABRIELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
WENDA E DICKENSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFF WILLIAMSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
150 E WILSON BRIDGE RD STE 200, WORTHINGTON, OH 43085-2390
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BILLY MOLASSO, 150 EAST WILSON BRIDGE SUITE 200, WORTHINGTON, OH 43085
Signed the 990
BILLY MOLASSO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(614) 310-7323
Return prepared by
REA & ASSOCIATES INC

Mission

WE ACHIEVE READING AND WRITING SUCCESS FOR CHILDREN THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS THAT FOSTER READING RECOVERY IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, OR FRENCH AS AN ESSENTIAL INTERVENTION WITHIN A COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY SYSTEM, TEACHING OF CHILDREN THAT IS EXPERT AND RESPONSIVE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS THAT IS SPECIALIZED AND CONTINUOUS, ONGOING DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE BASED ON RESEARCH, DATA, AND THE THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK THAT HAS UNDERPINNED READING RECOVERY SINCE ITS FOUNDING.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION - SUPPORTED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS, TEACHER LEADERS, SITE COORDINATORS, TRAINERS, AND VOLUNTEERS THROUGH THE NATIONAL READING RECOVERY CONFERENCE AND PRE-CONFERENCE INSTITUTES,THE TEACHER LEADER INSTITUTE, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TEACHER LEADER TRAINING, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS.
    Expenses $567,820 · grants $41,435 · revenue $640,707
  • PUBLIC INFORMATION - PROVIDED GENERAL PUBLIC AND MEMBERS WITH INFORMATION ABOUT READING RECOVERY AND EARLY LITERACY THROUGH TELEPHONE AND MAIL INQUIRIES, PUBLICATION OF RELATED INFORMATION AND DATA, AND WEBSITE SERVICES.
    Expenses $121,715
  • MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES-INCLUDES THE MAGAZINE "THE JOURNAL OF READING RECOVERY AND OTHER WEB-BASED SERVICES INCLUDING SEARCHABLE READING RECOVERY BOOK LIST AND LABELS, READING RECOVERY LESSON FORMS, LISTENING LIBRARY, MEMBER DIRECTORY, ONLINE LIBRARY AND COMMUNICATION RESOURCES.
    Expenses $104,952 · revenue $87,412
  • OTHER PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE PROMOTION OF READING RECOVERY, UPHOLD INTEGRITY, AND COMMUNICATE INFORMATION THROUGH STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES, TRAINING AND PUBLICATIONS.
    revenue $82,996

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1429018
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1997
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B92)
Assets (IRS master file)
$918,864
Income (IRS master file)
$1,191,882

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,177,645$1,311,138$918,864IRS
990-TJune 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$1,664,093$1,755,913$1,097,507XML
990-TJune 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$1,277,377$1,860,042$1,402,560IRS
990-TJune 2023–––IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990-TJune 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 31-1429018).

Questions about LITERARY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA INC

What is the EIN of LITERARY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LITERARY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA INC is 31-1429018.
Is LITERARY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
Are donations to LITERARY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LITERARY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA 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 LITERARY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA 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 LITERARY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA 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 LITERARY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BILLY MOLASSO.
Who are the officers and directors of LITERARY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $165,000 (BILLY MOLASSO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does LITERARY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,177,645, expenses of $1,311,138 and total assets of $918,864 at year end.

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