Literacy Council of Bowie & Miller Counties Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Literacy Council of Bowie & Miller Counties Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Texarkana, Texas, registered in 1990, with $344,492 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1111, Texarkana, TX, 75504 EIN 75-2347836 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2022)
$344K
▲ 45.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2022)
$284K
Net assets
$181K
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.
C+
★★★★
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 Literacy Council of Bowie & Miller Counties Inc— 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 rating8 mo reserves · +17% 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 Council of Bowie & Miller Counties Inc: 8 mo reserves · +17% 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 Literacy Council of Bowie & Miller Counties Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Council of Bowie & Miller Counties Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $161K (FY2011) to $344K (FY2022) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2022)
Liabilities $5,230Net assets $181K
Operating margin
17.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$186K
Total liabilities
$5,230
Net assets
$181K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $344,492▲45.3% | $284,310▲52.5% | $181,140▲51.0% | $186,370▲52.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $237,017▲166% | $186,395▲63.6% | $119,948▲2428% | $122,545▲1505% | 990 |
| 2019 | $89,033▼37.2% | $113,906▼18.7% | $4,744▼84.0% | $7,636▼78.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $141,841▲13.3% | $140,079▲14.8% | $29,617▼7.2% | $35,084▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $125,207▲0.7% | $122,007▼3.4% | $31,928▲11.1% | $32,838▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $124,312▼13.0% | $126,332▼16.8% | $28,728▼41.5% | $32,220▼37.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $142,837▲10.5% | $151,883▲12.8% | $49,078▼15.6% | $51,514▼16.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $129,237▼23.1% | $134,614▼11.7% | $58,124▼8.5% | $61,725▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $168,110▲6.6% | $152,516▼16.2% | $63,502▲32.5% | $66,298▲17.8% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $157,742▼2.0% | $181,976▼19.5% | $47,908▼33.6% | $56,289▼26.6% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $160,980 | $225,939 | $72,142 | $76,644 | 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.
Grants received · $101K total
6 grants to Literacy Council of Bowie & Miller Counties Inc totaling $101K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $8,016 |
| Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation | Supportive housing services | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $7,928 |
| New Venture Fund | Youth development and education | 2018 | $27,400 |
| New Venture Fund | Youth development and education | 2018 | $17,200 |
| New Venture Fund | Youth development and education | 2017 | $25,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Literacy Council of Bowie & Miller Counties Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Literacy Council of Bowie & Miller Counties Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-2347836, based in Texarkana, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Literacy Council of Bowie & Miller Counties Inc's EIN?
- Literacy Council of Bowie & Miller Counties Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-2347836.
- How much revenue does Literacy Council of Bowie & Miller Counties Inc report?
- Literacy Council of Bowie & Miller Counties Inc reported $344,492 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Literacy Council of Bowie & Miller Counties Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Literacy Council of Bowie & Miller Counties Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Literacy Council of Bowie & Miller Counties Inc (EIN 75-2347836) 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.