Literacy Delaware Inc
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Literacy Delaware Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wilmington, Delaware, registered in 2001, with $515,188 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 2083, Wilmington, DE, 19899 EIN 51-0410054 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$515K
▲ 4.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$506K
Net assets
$241K
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 Literacy Delaware 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 rating6 mo reserves · +2% 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 Delaware Inc: 6 mo reserves · +2% 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 Delaware Inc— 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 Delaware Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 2083, Wilmington, DE, 19899
- City
- Wilmington
- State
- Delaware
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $228K (FY2013) to $515K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $7,144Net assets $241K
Operating margin
1.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$248K
Total liabilities
$7,144
Net assets
$241K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $515,188▲4.6% | $505,640▲7.4% | $240,848▲4.1% | $247,992▼16.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $492,412▲14.1% | $470,863▲5.9% | $231,300▲10.3% | $296,636▲50.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $431,672▲10.9% | $444,619▲30.7% | $209,751▼5.8% | $197,756▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $389,099▲1.2% | $340,238▲44.4% | $222,752▲28.1% | $176,370▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $384,440▲146% | $235,553▲12.2% | $173,891▲661% | $179,075▲223% | 990 |
| 2019 | $156,522▼18.5% | $209,872▲6.7% | $22,842▼70.8% | $55,401▼32.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $192,092▲1.3% | $196,764▲1.0% | $78,354▼5.7% | $81,996▼6.5% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $189,572▼6.1% | $194,831▼18.0% | $83,071▼6.0% | $87,702▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $201,954▼10.8% | $237,686▲11.6% | $88,330▼41.5% | $92,710▼41.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $226,463▼0.5% | $212,994▼5.7% | $151,065▲9.8% | $159,629▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $227,598 | $225,963 | $137,596 | $140,242 | 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 · $250K total
10 grants to Literacy Delaware Inc totaling $250K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Community Foundation | Bilingual learner statewide outreach coordination; unrestricted support | 2023 | $23,500 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Unrestricted support, general operating support for sussex county, support for a new part-time position, bilingual learner coordinator, support for screenings of the truth about reading | 2022 | $35,500 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Building capacity to reach adults with low literacy (statewide), support for literacy delaware and unrestricted support | 2021 | $40,750 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Support to strategically build the reach, capacity, and quality of esl tutoring program through tutor recruitment, training and support via in-person and virtual esl programs. $500.00 is dedicated for special program by the sussex county coordinator, restricted support for sussex county, thriving latinos: moving beyond, march 2021 community needs: general operating and unrestricted support. | 2020 | $41,750 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Restricted support to strengthen infrastructure in southern delaware by hiring a program coordinator and expanding volunteer esl tutors, to support technology to provide virtual literacy instruction to adults statewide, and other unrestricted support | 2019 | $47,790 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Unrestricted support | 2018 | $10,000 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Remedial reading & encouragement | 2016 | $11,500 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Education | 2015 | $20,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2015 | $7,601 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Education | 2014 | $12,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Literacy Delaware Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Literacy Delaware Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0410054, based in Wilmington, Delaware. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Literacy Delaware Inc's EIN?
- Literacy Delaware Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0410054.
- How much revenue does Literacy Delaware Inc report?
- Literacy Delaware Inc reported $515,188 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Literacy Delaware Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Literacy Delaware Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Literacy Delaware Inc (EIN 51-0410054) 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.