Nonprofit · EIN 73-1310865
GREAT PLAINS LITERACY COUNCIL INC
Tax-exempt · ALTUS, OK 73522
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990 | $34,900 | $38,886 | -$3,986 | $37,964 | $0 | $37,964 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $58,755 | $46,551 | $12,204 | $41,950 | $0 | $41,950 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $66,850 | $46,502 | $20,348 | $29,746 | $0 | $29,746 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $34,900
- of which government grants
- $31,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $36,380
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $36,380
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $38,886
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $41,950
- Total assets, end of year
- $37,964
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $37,964
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $37,964
- Gross receipts
- $34,900
- Employees
- 2
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- OK
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, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Cheaney | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Crystal Wilson | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Sabina Garrett | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Katherine Hale | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Mary Cole Patterson | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kevin Hilley | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jacquelyn Parrish | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Andrea Nichols | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nick Cavin | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kristen Preston | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bruce Davis | GPLC Coordinator Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Ruth Ortega | GPLC Administrative Assistant Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Benavides | Bilingual Assistant Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Davis | GPLC Coordinator Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $18,623 |
| Ruth Ortega | GPLC Administrative Assistant Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $10,680 |
| Elizabeth Benavides | Bilingual Assistant Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $5,333 |
| Rick Cheaney | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Crystal Wilson | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Sabina Garrett | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Katherine Hale | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Mary Cole Patterson | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kevin Hilley | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jacquelyn Parrish | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Andrea Nichols | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nick Cavin | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kristen Preston | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Davis | GPLC Coordinator Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $17,996 |
| Ruth Ortega | GPLC Administrative Assistant Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $11,484 |
| Elizabeth Benavides | Bilingual Assistant Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $5,720 |
| Beatrice Rivera | Bilingual Assistant Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $2,960 |
| Rick Cheaney | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Crystal Davis | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Sabina Garrett | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Katherine Hale | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Ryan Howard | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Carlos Mendoza | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jacquelyn Parrish | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Doug Dalton | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nick Cavin | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lori Crawford | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kristen Wagoner | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Don Altom | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1141, ALTUS, OK 73522-1141
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KATHERINE HALE, 15612 SCR 207, BLAIR, OK 73526
- Signed the 990
- KATHERINE HALE, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (580) 477-2890
- Return prepared by
- SOUTHWEST TAX & BOOKKEEPING INC
Mission
To provide Basic Literacy, English as a Second Language, GED, Family Literacy, Citizenship, Health Literacy, and Computer Literacy in Jackson Harmon County in one-to-one and small group tutoring.
Program accomplishments
- The four focus areas of the Great Plains Literacy Council are volunteer tutor and learner recruitment, tutor and learner support, staff suport, and financial support. These areas included the development and the expansion of literacy services in the two counties in southwest Oklahoma. Long-term and short-term goals are set annually.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 73-1310865
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $37,964
- Income (IRS master file)
- $34,900
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2026 | $34,900 | $38,886 | $37,964 | XML |
| 990 | June 2025 | $58,755 | $46,551 | $41,950 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $66,850 | $46,502 | $29,746 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $48,025 | $60,836 | $9,395 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 73-1310865).
Questions about GREAT PLAINS LITERACY COUNCIL INC
- What is the EIN of GREAT PLAINS LITERACY COUNCIL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREAT PLAINS LITERACY COUNCIL INC is 73-1310865.
- Is GREAT PLAINS LITERACY COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to GREAT PLAINS LITERACY COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREAT PLAINS LITERACY COUNCIL INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of GREAT PLAINS LITERACY COUNCIL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GREAT PLAINS LITERACY COUNCIL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of GREAT PLAINS LITERACY COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names KATHERINE HALE.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREAT PLAINS LITERACY COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GREAT PLAINS LITERACY COUNCIL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $34,900, expenses of $38,886 and total assets of $37,964 at year end.
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