Nonprofit · EIN 94-2671824
LEARNINGQUEST-STANISLAUS LITERACY CENTERS
Tax-exempt · MODESTO, CA 95354
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,448,993 | $2,726,725 | $722,268 | $1,631,548 | $134,761 | $1,496,787 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,629,995 | $2,631,390 | -$1,395 | $936,071 | $153,912 | $782,159 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,575,234 | $2,546,144 | $29,090 | $1,036,482 | $252,928 | $783,554 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,875,882
- of which government grants
- $1,852,801
- Program service revenue
- $762,706
- Investment income
- $185,195
- Other revenue
- $625,210
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,675,557
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,953,304
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $61,295
- Occupancy
- $132,069
- Travel
- $32,926
- Program services (functional)
- $2,348,622
- Management and general (functional)
- $193,009
- Fundraising (functional)
- $185,094
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $936,071
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,631,548
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $134,761
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,496,787
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $29,230
- Publicly traded securities
- $171,023
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,487,479
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,308
- Gross receipts
- $3,448,993
- Employees
- 95
- Volunteers
- 67
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Nett | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Stu Gilman | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ridge Sutter | Treasurer/Secre Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| George Boodrookas | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Susan Neufeld | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Pamela DiFrancia | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kathryn Martinelli | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joseph Antonacci | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Williams | Former Exec Dir Officer | 36 | $0 |
| Michelle Jasper | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Williams | Executive Dir. Officer | 36 | $103,000 | $13,833 |
| Thomas Nett | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stu Gilman | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ridge Sutter | Treasurer/Secre Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| George Boodrookas | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Neufeld | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Pamela DiFrancia | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathryn Martinelli | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Antonacci | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIDGE SUTTER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GORDEN GRIMES | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| STU GILMAN | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GEORGE BOODROOKAS | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN NEUFELD | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| FATIMA SEWARD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN WILLIAMS | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 36 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1032A 11TH ST, MODESTO, CA 95354-0808
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Michelle Jasper, 1032 11th Street, Modesto, CA 95354
- Signed the 990
- Michelle Jasper, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (209) 522-0656
- Website
- www.lqslc.com
- Return prepared by
- VASIN HEYN AND COMPANY
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2671824 or by the name LEARNINGQUEST-STANISLAUS LITERACY CENTERS.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Empowering adults and children through Educational Services and improving self-reliance for the family
Program accomplishments
- Transition Services -Upon enrollment, all LearningQuest students choose college or career as a goal for after graduating. Transition Specialists ensure they stay motivated to achieve that goal through workshops, one-on-one training support completing applications for jobs, financial aid, college and more. HSE graduates have lifetime access to Transition Services. 628 students were served with transitional services. We provided 193 college enrollment sessions for students desiring to attend college after graduating from our HSE program. 712 resumes were created to enhance job-seeking opportunities. 432 job applications completed by students. 74 Students obtained employment. 8 Computer literacy workshops were conducted to enhance digital skills. 16 financial literacy workshops. 6 life coaching workshops.KidsQuest -Children diagnosed with dyslexia or other language disorders receive one-on-one tutoring by volunteers specializing in effective structured word inquiry methods. Children diagnosed with dyslexia or other language disorders receive one-on one tutoring from volunteers specializing in effective structured word inquiry methods. Currently serving 29 students, with 93% making satisfactory or above progress. Recruited 21 new tutors, bringing the total to 26 active tutors. Since October 2023, volunteers have provided 1,748 hours of tutoring. Completed 23 one-on-one tutor training sessions, with 2 additional trainings scheduled for multiple tutors. Conducted 35 student screenings using the Barton Reading and Spelling screening. One student has graduated from the Batton Spelling and Reading system, now reading at grade level as they start high school this year. Provided a parent academy teaching parents/tutors how to instruct on the 100 most common sight words. Partnered with Barnes & Noble to host a Student Recognition Ceremony for all students enrolled in KidsQuest, raising nearly $2,000. Conducted 6 days of WIAT-4 Dyslexia Index Assessments, assessing 20 students and 4 adults. Added and contracted 2 new assessors for the WIAT-4 assessments.Expenses $863,622
- English as a Second Language (ESL) and Family Literacy -Through class discussion, projects, and hands on learning, adults from diverse backgrounds gather to learn English. Family literacy services, such as Kids Club (free childcare) and Parent and Child Time (PACT) helps parents to bond with their children through literacy activities. Total adults served- 388 Total children served- 127 Retention rate - 73% 100% of students surveyed said "they would recommend this program to friends and family. 100% of students surveyed said this class helps me practice my English conversation. 91% of students surveyed said they felt more confident speaking English in public 100% of students surveyed said the things they are learning in class have helped improve their daily lives. 97% of students surveyed said they can better communicate with their family or on behalf of their family.Expenses $615,000
- High School equivalence preparation - We offer test preparation classes and tutoring services for adult learners across the county. Our program covers all five subjects of the state HiSET exams, helping students earn their HSE diplomas upon successful completion. Classes are available in both English and Spanish, offered at various locations with a hybrid option. In-person instruction is also provided at the county jail. Graduates are honored during Winter and Summer graduation ceremonies each year. 573 students were served by om team of HSE instructors. 131 of those served were enrolled in Spanish HSE. 216 of those served were enrolled in the jail program. 148 students graduated with a high school equivalency diploma and moved onto either college or career goals. 15% increase in number of graduates from the previous year. We provided 624 class sessions for the year. 1,537 official HiSET exams were scheduled during the year.Previous Goals Met: An increase in partnership collaboration brought in life-coaching, financial and computer literacy, and career coaching to HSE students. Incorporated college planning services into our correctional re-entry program.Expenses $525,000
- Literacy Program - In partnership with the Stanislaus County Library in Modesto, the LearningQuest Adult Literacy office is in place to support volunteers providing long-term, one on one tutoring sessions with adults at or below a 71h grade reading level. 77 students were served. Volunteers provided a total of 4,716 instructional tutoring. Students short- and long-term goals: read a book to a child, prepare for the DMV driver's exam, apply for a library card, etc. Individual education profiles are created for each adult student which includes assessment results and learning recommendations for volunteer tutors to use in sessions. As needed, the literacy director refers adult literacy students to a contracted assessor with LearningQuest to assist with diagnostic testing for learning disabilities. LQ literacy staff provide 4 in-person volunteer tutor trainings and 2 literacy related workshops for volunteers and instructional staff.Expenses $345,000
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
- 94-2671824
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T40Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,631,548
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,448,993
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,448,993 | $2,726,725 | $1,631,548 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,629,995 | $2,631,390 | $936,071 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,575,234 | $2,546,144 | $1,036,482 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 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 94-2671824).
Questions about LEARNINGQUEST-STANISLAUS LITERACY CENTERS
- What is the EIN of LEARNINGQUEST-STANISLAUS LITERACY CENTERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEARNINGQUEST-STANISLAUS LITERACY CENTERS is 94-2671824.
- Is LEARNINGQUEST-STANISLAUS LITERACY CENTERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to LEARNINGQUEST-STANISLAUS LITERACY CENTERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEARNINGQUEST-STANISLAUS LITERACY CENTERS 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 LEARNINGQUEST-STANISLAUS LITERACY CENTERS 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 LEARNINGQUEST-STANISLAUS LITERACY CENTERS 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 LEARNINGQUEST-STANISLAUS LITERACY CENTERS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Michelle Jasper.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEARNINGQUEST-STANISLAUS LITERACY CENTERS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LEARNINGQUEST-STANISLAUS LITERACY CENTERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,448,993, expenses of $2,726,725 and total assets of $1,631,548 at year end.
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