Nonprofit · EIN 39-1091203
LITERACY SERVICES OF WISCONSIN INC
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53212
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,860,664 | $2,321,545 | $539,119 | $5,205,572 | $2,508,476 | $2,697,096 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,658,681 | $2,002,148 | $656,533 | $2,566,744 | $348,856 | $2,217,888 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,817,175 | $1,856,065 | -$38,890 | $1,933,710 | $453,295 | $1,480,415 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,791,156
- of which government grants
- $644,559
- Program service revenue
- $1,033
- Investment income
- $115,262
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $69,675
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$46,787
- Other revenue
- -$46,787
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $15,718
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $148,301
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,316,145
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,688,648
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,800
- Occupancy
- $237,115
- Travel
- $8,908
- Depreciation
- $16,755
- Program services (functional)
- $1,918,111
- Management and general (functional)
- $196,265
- Fundraising (functional)
- $207,169
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,566,744
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,205,572
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,508,476
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,697,096
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,277,747
- Publicly traded securities
- $805,812
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,060,298
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $636,798
- Gross receipts
- $3,087,949
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 341
- Year formed
- 1965
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLLY MCCOY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $129,847 | $9,261 |
| JENNY LITTMANN | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COLIN HUTT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER HABJAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA GRIES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BOWERS | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL LAFRENZ | TREASURER (THRU DEC 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KERRY LEET | SECRETARY (THRU DEC 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GIL CUBIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DAMIRA GRADY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA HOLLER MUENCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KNOELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY KRESNAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY LE DUC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKAL WESLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA WILCOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSHUA HERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR (FROM DEC 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE MERTZ | DIRECTOR (THRU DEC 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID PRITCHARD | DIRECTOR (THRU DEC 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLLY MCCOY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $108,511 | $8,460 |
| JENNY LITTMANN | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COLIN HUTT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL LAFRENZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KERRY LEET | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM PAETSCH | DIRECTOR (THRU DEC 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GIL CUBIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DAMIRA GRADY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA HOLLER MUENCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KNOELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE MERTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA PALLEON | DIRECTOR (THRU DEC 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PRITCHARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKAL WESLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY KRESNAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BOWERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA WILCOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA GRIES | DIRECTOR (FROM JAN 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY LE DUC | DIRECTOR (FROM JULY 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER HABJAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLLY MCCOY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $101,602 | $7,887 |
| JENNY LITTMANN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COLIN HUTT | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL LAFRENZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KERRY LEET | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM PAETSCH | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GIL CUBIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DAMIRA GRADY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA HOLLER MUENCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KNOELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE MERTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA PALLEON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PRITCHARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKAL WESLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY KRESNAK | DIRECTOR (FROM 09/2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BOWERS | DIRECTOR (FROM 10/2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA WILCOX | DIRECTOR (FROM 02/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER HABJAN | DIRECTOR (FROM 05/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY CHESIR | DIRECTOR (THRU 01/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE WYSON | DIRECTOR (THRU 03/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1737 N PALMER ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-3927
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HOLLY MCCOY, 1737 N PALMER ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212
- Signed the 990
- HOLLY MCCOY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (414) 344-5878
- Website
- WWW.LITERACYSERVICES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
Mission
LITERACY SERVICES OF WISCONSIN PARTNERS WITH MOTIVATED ADULTS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING SO THEY CAN IMPROVE THEIR LIVES, ENRICH THEIR FAMILIES, AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING (ELL) - THIS PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE BARRIERS AND LACK OF ACCESS TO SERVICES THAT ADULTS FROM OTHER LANGUAGE BACKGROUNDS AND THEIR FAMILIES FACE DAILY. GAINING FLUENCY IN ENGLISH IS ESSENTIAL TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND TO ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN, AND ADVANCE IN EMPLOYMENT THAT PROVIDES A FAMILY-SUSTAINING WAGE. WE OFFER VARIOUS MODES OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION, INCLUDING ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING, SMALL GROUP, CLASSROOM, AND THE CURRENT DEVELOPMENT OF A HYBRID MODEL.Expenses $667,766 · grants $2,000
- ADULT EDUCATION - FOR LEARNERS AT LOWER LITERACY LEVELS, WE ARE THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN OUR COMMUNITY IMPLEMENTING THE EVIDENCE-BASED WILSON READING SYSTEM. UNDER TWO CERTIFIED STAFF LEADERS, THIS RIGOROUS PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGHLY EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION USING A PHONETIC APPROACH TO READING FOR ADULTS. MID-LEVEL LEARNERS WISHING TO TRANSITION TO SECONDARY CREDENTIALING PROGRAMS ARE ENROLLED IN BRIDGE COURSES INTENDED TO PREPARE THEM FOR LANGUAGE AND NUMERACY SKILLS NEEDED TO OBTAIN A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (HSED) OR GED. ALL STUDENTS IDENTIFY INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND BUILD SOFT SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT WHILE ENGAGED IN ACADEMIC STUDIES.Expenses $627,975 · grants $2,000 · revenue $1,033
- CREDENTIALING PROGRAMS - WE PROVIDE DIRECT INSTRUCTION AND CREDENTIALING SERVICES FOR ADULTS LOOKING TO EARN A HSED OR GED. ADULTS ASSESSED AT OR ABOVE A 7TH-GRADE LEVEL MEET WITH OUR STAFF TO DETERMINE THE MOST APPROPRIATE PATH TO THEIR LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT GOALS. USING A HIGHLY PERSONALIZED ONE-ON-ONE VOLUNTEER TUTORING MODEL, ADULT LEARNERS MAY CHOOSE TO STUDY SUBJECTS AT THEIR OWN PACE TO PREPARE FOR THE FOUR STATE-CERTIFIED GED EXAMS: LANGUAGE ARTS, MATH, SCIENCE, AND SOCIAL STUDIES. ALTERNATIVELY, STUDENTS MAY CHOOSE TO ENTER A HSED PROGRAM, OR ONE OF THE PRE-APPRENTICESHIP CONTEXTUALIZED HSEDS THAT OFFER ADDITIONAL TRAINING FOR THE SKILLED TRADES IN CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURING. HSED COURSES ARE COMPETENCY-BASED AND DELIVERED IN A COHORT MODEL IN WHICH LEARNING IS CUSTOMIZED AND RELEVANT TO EACH LEARNER'S SKILLS, GOALS AND SCHEDULE.Expenses $622,370 · grants $11,718
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
- 39-1091203
- 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
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B61Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,205,572
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,087,949
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,860,664 | $2,321,545 | $5,205,572 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,658,681 | $2,002,148 | $2,566,744 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,817,175 | $1,856,065 | $1,933,710 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,904,380 | $1,648,100 | $1,468,251 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 39-1091203).
Questions about LITERACY SERVICES OF WISCONSIN INC
- What is the EIN of LITERACY SERVICES OF WISCONSIN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LITERACY SERVICES OF WISCONSIN INC is 39-1091203.
- Is LITERACY SERVICES OF WISCONSIN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to LITERACY SERVICES OF WISCONSIN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LITERACY SERVICES OF WISCONSIN 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 LITERACY SERVICES OF WISCONSIN 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 LITERACY SERVICES OF WISCONSIN 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 LITERACY SERVICES OF WISCONSIN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HOLLY MCCOY.
- Who are the officers and directors of LITERACY SERVICES OF WISCONSIN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $129,847 (HOLLY MCCOY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LITERACY SERVICES OF WISCONSIN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,860,664, expenses of $2,321,545 and total assets of $5,205,572 at year end.
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