Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, registered in 2009, with $1,015,740 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1422 Euclid Ave Ste 1510, Cleveland, OH, 44115 EIN 90-0453660 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.0M
▼ 4.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.1M
Net assets
$1.5M
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
—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 Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · -3% 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 Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland: 18 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ 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 Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland— 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 Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1422 Euclid Ave Ste 1510, Cleveland, OH, 44115
- City
- Cleveland
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.3M (FY2013) to $1.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $86KNet assets $1.5M
Operating margin
-3.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$86K
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,015,740▼4.2% | $1,050,159▼9.6% | $1,535,354▲8.2% | $1,621,551▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,059,896▼37.0% | $1,161,307▲4.7% | $1,419,108▼11.8% | $1,522,594▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,682,709▲74.1% | $1,109,446▲15.8% | $1,609,863▲80.3% | $1,634,189▲66.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $966,362▼3.5% | $957,938▼3.1% | $892,856▲17.3% | $979,193▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,001,855▲0.7% | $988,377▼0.5% | $761,273▲6.8% | $918,384▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $994,823▲3.7% | $993,590▲18.9% | $712,982▼0.9% | $803,817▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $958,932▲14.3% | $835,637▼3.6% | $719,763▲25.3% | $837,156▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $838,989▼17.9% | $867,244▼16.9% | $574,239▼3.9% | $747,460▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,022,080▲6.0% | $1,043,737▼6.1% | $597,785▼3.5% | $798,299▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $963,964▼25.5% | $1,111,157▼11.2% | $619,442▼19.2% | $781,811▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,294,653 | $1,251,195▼15.0% | $766,635▲6.0% | $843,004▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,472,588▲8.2% | $723,177▲13.3% | $786,976▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,361,216▲55.3% | $638,260▲19.0% | $692,890▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $876,772 | $536,354 | $580,570 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $2.4M total
14 grants to Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland totaling $2.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Foundation | Imagination library for neighborhoods in cleveland | 2024 | $200,750 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $16,957 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Dolly parton's imagination library | 2023 | $276,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2022 | $284,650 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2021 | $208,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | The imagination library for neighborhoods in cleveland | 2020 | $282,500 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Two generational and neighborhood approaches to addressing adult literacy | 2019 | $208,000 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | Family literacy programs and the imagination library program | 2019 | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Integration of adult literacy services into workforce initiatives; parent literacy, education | 2018 | $178,650 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Integration of literacy services with job training programs | 2016 | $190,250 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Convening activities to increase coordination and effectiveness of local literacy services | 2015 | $150,250 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Transition and expansion of the step (supporting tutors engaging pupils) tutoring program | 2014 | $275,500 |
| Greater Good Charities | Literacy & children's education | 2014 | $154,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 90-0453660, based in Cleveland, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland's EIN?
- Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 90-0453660.
- How much revenue does Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland report?
- Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland reported $1,015,740 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland have?
- CharityIndex grades Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland (EIN 90-0453660) 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.