Literacy Volunteers of America - Laclede Literacy Council
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Literacy Volunteers of America - Laclede Literacy Council is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lebanon, Missouri, registered in 2004, with $317,560 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
539 E Elm St Ste A, Lebanon, MO, 65536 EIN 43-1499659 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2024)
$318K
▼ 6.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$296K
Net assets
$111K
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 Volunteers of America - Laclede 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 rating5 mo reserves · +7% 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 Volunteers of America - Laclede Literacy Council: 5 mo reserves · +7% 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 Volunteers of America - Laclede 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 →
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 Volunteers of America - Laclede Literacy Council: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 539 E Elm St Ste A, Lebanon, MO, 65536
- City
- Lebanon
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Adult & Continuing Education
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $24K (FY2011) to $318K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,663Net assets $111K
Operating margin
6.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$114K
Total liabilities
$2,663
Net assets
$111K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $317,560▼6.2% | $295,585▼5.3% | $111,290▲24.6% | $113,953▲23.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $338,495▲47.2% | $312,028▲63.9% | $89,315▲42.1% | $92,673▲41.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $229,911▲213% | $190,394▲150% | $62,848▲169% | $65,309▲162% | 990 |
| 2021 | $73,555▼36.9% | $76,090▼36.8% | $23,331▼9.8% | $24,924▼28.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $116,583▲18.0% | $120,448▲36.2% | $25,866▼13.0% | $35,063▼16.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $98,779▲9.5% | $88,427▲0.1% | $29,731▲53.4% | $42,119▲109% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $90,244▲17.2% | $88,358▲20.8% | $19,379▲10.8% | $20,163▲2.5% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $76,980▲167% | $73,122▲102% | $17,493▲28.3% | $19,677▲35.3% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $28,835▼2.2% | $36,158▲12.7% | $13,635▼34.9% | $14,540▼33.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $29,473▼22.8% | $32,086▲9.3% | $20,958▼11.1% | $21,752▼10.6% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $38,153▲31.9% | $29,355▲11.2% | $23,571▲59.6% | $24,342▲58.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $28,926▲2.3% | $26,410▲2.2% | $14,773▲20.5% | $15,389▲17.3% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $28,277▲17.7% | $25,839▼7.1% | $12,257▲24.8% | $13,121▲24.6% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $24,019 | $27,800 | $9,819 | $10,527 | 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 Literacy Volunteers of America - Laclede Literacy Council a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Literacy Volunteers of America - Laclede Literacy Council is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-1499659, based in Lebanon, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Literacy Volunteers of America - Laclede Literacy Council's EIN?
- Literacy Volunteers of America - Laclede Literacy Council's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-1499659.
- How much revenue does Literacy Volunteers of America - Laclede Literacy Council report?
- Literacy Volunteers of America - Laclede Literacy Council reported $317,560 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Literacy Volunteers of America - Laclede Literacy Council have?
- CharityIndex grades Literacy Volunteers of America - Laclede Literacy Council C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Literacy Volunteers of America - Laclede Literacy Council (EIN 43-1499659) 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.