The Literacy Council of Lancaster- Lebanon Lva Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Literacy Council of Lancaster- Lebanon Lva Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, registered in 2004, with $1,593,472 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
407 Lafayette St, Lancaster, PA, 17603 EIN 23-2373136 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.6M
▲ 38.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.3M
Net assets
$1.9M
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 The Literacy Council of Lancaster- Lebanon Lva 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 rating18 mo reserves · +20% 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 The Literacy Council of Lancaster- Lebanon Lva Inc: 18 mo reserves · +20% 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 The Literacy Council of Lancaster- Lebanon Lva 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 The Literacy Council of Lancaster- Lebanon Lva Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 407 Lafayette St, Lancaster, PA, 17603
- City
- Lancaster
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Adult & Continuing Education
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $659K (FY2014) to $1.6M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $135KNet assets $1.9M
Operating margin
19.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$135K
Net assets
$1.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,593,472▲38.7% | $1,281,026▲4.6% | $1,888,119▲31.6% | $2,023,568▲24.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,148,767▲42.3% | $1,224,463▲12.9% | $1,434,844▼0.4% | $1,624,287▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $807,350▼4.3% | $1,084,216▲9.6% | $1,440,311▼5.3% | $1,650,110▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $843,503▼12.8% | $989,141▲12.6% | $1,520,652▼26.6% | $1,663,445▼24.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $967,143▲5.9% | $878,717▼1.7% | $2,071,724▲17.4% | $2,200,433▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $913,143▼5.9% | $893,506▲13.5% | $1,765,372▲6.4% | $1,999,313▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $970,897▲45.9% | $787,398▲4.1% | $1,658,659▲8.0% | $1,779,846▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $665,272▲29.2% | $756,572▲12.8% | $1,536,077▼5.0% | $1,592,708▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $515,048▲15.2% | $670,952▲1.7% | $1,617,571▼0.1% | $1,667,219▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $447,252▼32.1% | $659,597▲10.5% | $1,619,631▼11.3% | $1,679,021▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $658,892 | $597,091▲19.2% | $1,826,531▲99.8% | $1,847,445▲97.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $501,052▲3.7% | $914,326▲8.1% | $935,363▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $483,071▲12.9% | $846,186▼0.3% | $882,341▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $427,856 | $848,492 | $869,101 | 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 · $234K total
11 grants to The Literacy Council of Lancaster- Lebanon Lva Inc totaling $234K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $32,430 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | General operating support and donor recommended grant from donor advised fund for capital campaign | 2023 | $20,641 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Designated for general operating support | 2022 | $26,781 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Designated for general operating support | 2021 | $19,102 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Designated grants for general operating support. | 2020 | $20,119 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Comprehensive and strategic planning for lancaster county refugee and immigrant coalition. literacy council is the fiduciary organization. | 2019 | $25,534 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Designated grants for general operating support and refocusing the brand of adult education at the literacy council of lancaster-lebanon. | 2018 | $34,000 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Designated grants for general operating support. | 2017 | $21,604 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Designated grants for general operating support and support literacy council's mission in east petersburg and hempfield school district. | 2016 | $10,813 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Designated grants for general operating support. | 2015 | $15,449 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Designated grants for general operating support. | 2014 | $7,375 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Literacy Council of Lancaster- Lebanon Lva Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Literacy Council of Lancaster- Lebanon Lva Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-2373136, based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Literacy Council of Lancaster- Lebanon Lva Inc's EIN?
- The Literacy Council of Lancaster- Lebanon Lva Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-2373136.
- How much revenue does The Literacy Council of Lancaster- Lebanon Lva Inc report?
- The Literacy Council of Lancaster- Lebanon Lva Inc reported $1,593,472 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Literacy Council of Lancaster- Lebanon Lva Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades The Literacy Council of Lancaster- Lebanon Lva Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Literacy Council of Lancaster- Lebanon Lva Inc (EIN 23-2373136) 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.