Lewis & Clark Literacy Council
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lewis & Clark Literacy Council is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Helena, Montana, registered in 2004, with $37,698 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 67, Helena, MT, 59624 EIN 81-0469892 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2024)
$38K
▲ 30.5% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$33K
Net assets
$52K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Lewis & Clark Literacy Council— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating19 mo reserves · +12% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Lewis & Clark Literacy Council: 19 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Lewis & Clark Literacy Council— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Lewis & Clark Literacy Council: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 67, Helena, MT, 59624
- City
- Helena
- State
- Montana
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $22K (FY2010) to $38K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,326Net assets $52K
Operating margin
12.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$53K
Total liabilities
$1,326
Net assets
$52K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,698▲30.5% | $33,027▲50.9% | $51,984▲9.9% | $53,310▲8.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $28,881▼28.1% | $21,887▼15.3% | $47,313▲17.3% | $49,103▲20.8% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $40,162▲40.4% | $25,837▼19.8% | $40,319▲55.1% | $40,635▲52.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $28,611▲12.5% | $32,212▲110% | $25,994▼12.2% | $26,702▼12.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $25,431▼30.8% | $15,345▼57.6% | $29,595▲66.5% | $30,373▲48.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $36,759▼9.1% | $36,155▲0.4% | $17,780▲3.5% | $20,446▲5.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $40,459▼7.1% | $35,998▲39.1% | $17,176▲35.1% | $19,376▲38.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $43,557▼3.9% | $25,888▼13.6% | $12,715▲22.9% | $14,003▲35.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $45,302▲10.3% | $29,959▲5.4% | $10,346▲0.4% | $10,346▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $41,080▲84.5% | $28,418▲14.8% | $10,303▲62.4% | $10,303▲62.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | $22,264 | $24,746 | $6,346 | $6,346 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lewis & Clark Literacy Council a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lewis & Clark Literacy Council is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-0469892, based in Helena, Montana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lewis & Clark Literacy Council's EIN?
- Lewis & Clark Literacy Council's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-0469892.
- How much revenue does Lewis & Clark Literacy Council report?
- Lewis & Clark Literacy Council reported $37,698 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lewis & Clark Literacy Council have?
- CharityIndex grades Lewis & Clark Literacy Council B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lewis & Clark Literacy Council (EIN 81-0469892) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.