Woolley Institute For Spoken- Language and Education is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hoover, Alabama, registered in 1991, with $3,126,692 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.1M
▲ 5.4% vs prior year
Diseases median: $206K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.7M
Net assets
$3.5M
Employees
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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 →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 Woolley Institute For Spoken- Language and Education— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Woolley Institute For Spoken- Language and Education: 16 mo reserves · +15% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Woolley Institute For Spoken- Language and Education— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Woolley Institute For Spoken- Language and Education: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $232K (FY2013) to $3.1M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
14.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.4M
Total liabilities
$889K
Net assets
$3.5M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,126,692▲5.4% | $2,665,502▲11.3% | $3,514,287▲15.5% | $4,403,402▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,965,308▲49.0% | $2,394,387▲50.9% | $3,041,662▲22.8% | $3,759,680▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,990,308▲28.0% | $1,586,966▲59.9% | $2,476,831▲19.1% | $3,233,319▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,554,965▼13.2% | $992,376▲72.4% | $2,079,448▲36.8% | $2,878,286▲81.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,792,440▲306% | $575,643▲62.6% | $1,520,039▲401% | $1,582,620▲417% | 990 |
| 2019 | $441,697▲3.2% | $354,128▼12.6% | $303,242▲99.9% | $306,016▲102% | 990 |
| 2017 | $427,871▲16.0% | $405,010▲22.0% | $151,703▲17.7% | $151,703▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $368,993▲34.1% | $331,913▲19.6% | $128,842▲40.4% | $128,842▲40.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $275,142▼8.8% | $277,608▼12.1% | $91,762▼2.6% | $91,762▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $301,706▲30.0% | $315,650▼0.2% | $94,228▼12.9% | $94,228▼12.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $232,085 | $316,347▼6.7% | $108,172▼43.8% | $108,172▼44.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $339,168▼10.6% | $192,434▼37.2% | $194,275▼37.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $379,347▼12.7% | $306,459▼26.4% | $308,599▼27.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $434,604 | $416,274 | $423,043 | 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.
5 grants to Woolley Institute For Spoken- Language and Education totaling $83K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | Health | 2023 | $40,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $13,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $10,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2018 | $10,000 |
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Data for Woolley Institute For Spoken- Language and Education (EIN 63-1025487) 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.