LITERACY CONNEXUS INC: Form 990, tax year 2022
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- Organization
- LITERACY CONNEXUS INC (EIN 76-0764561)
- Tax period
- 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31
- Filed
- 2023-08-16
- IRS object ID
- 202302289349301265
- Schema version
- 2022v5.0
- Note
- A later return for the same period supersedes this one.
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2023-08-16T15:25:43-04:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2022-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 275007858 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | DEBBIE BUNERO CPA | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 252 W MAIN STREET STE E | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | AZLE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | TX | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 760203100 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2022-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 760764561 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | LITERACY CONNEXUS | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | LITE | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 8176969898 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 3020 S CHERRY LANE 123168 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | FORT WORTH | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | TX | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 76121 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | LESTER MERIWETHER | PersonNm |
| Person Title | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 8176969898 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2023-08-15 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Signing Officer SigningOfficerGrp
Person Full Name PersonFullName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person First | LESTER | PersonFirstNm |
| Person Last | MERIWETHER | PersonLastNm |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| SSN | XXX-XX-XXXX | SSN |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr | false | IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | DEBBIE BUNERO CPA | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P01404083 | PTIN |
| Phone | 8173072828 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2023-08-15 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2022 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | LESTER MERIWETHER | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 3020 S CHERRY LANE 123168 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | FORT WORTH | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | TX | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 76121 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $97,565 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | false | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | WWW.LITERACYCONNEXUS.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Activity Or Mission | THE MISSION OF LITERACY CONNEXUS - FOUNDED IN 2004 - IS TO HELP CHURCHES HELP PEOPLE WITH LITERACY NEEDS. 4.8 MILLION ADULTS LIVING IN TEXAS QUALIFY FOR ADULT BASIC EDUCATION. MANY OF THESE PERSONS NEED HELP WITH ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION.ADDITIONALLY, LITERACY CONNEXUS HELPS CHURCHES ADDRESS THE LITERACY NEEDS OF CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL READINESS AND AVOIDING THE SUMMER READING SLIDE. WE NOW PARTNER WITH LEARN (LITERACY EDUCATION AND READING NETWORK) FOR LIFE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF ADULTS WHO DO NOT READ WELL ENOUGH TO STUDY FOR THE GED. LITERACY CONNEXUS PROVIDES TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHURCHES ENGAGED IN LITERACY. | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 10 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 10 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 2 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $110,898 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $96,983 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $4,585 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $525 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $5 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $57 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $0 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $115,488 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $97,565 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $0 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $72,022 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $70,263 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $0 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $37,784 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $38,114 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $109,806 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $108,377 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | $5,682 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | -$10,812 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $51,806 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $39,758 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $0 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $51,806 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $39,758 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | THE MISSION OF LITERACY CONNEXUS - FOUNDED IN 2004 - IS TO HELP CHURCHES HELP PEOPLE WITH LITERACY NEEDS. 4.8 MILLION ADULTS LIVING IN TEXAS QUALIFY FOR ADULT BASIC EDUCATION. MANY OF THESE PERSONS NEED HELP WITH ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION.ADDITIONALLY, LITERACY CONNEXUS HELPS CHURCHES ADDRESS THE LITERACY NEEDS OF CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL READINESS AND AVOIDING THE SUMMER READING SLIDE. WE NOW PARTNER WITH LEARN (LITERACY EDUCATION AND READING NETWORK) FOR LIFE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF ADULTS WHO DO NOT READ WELL ENOUGH TO STUDY FOR THE GED. LITERACY CONNEXUS PROVIDES TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHURCHES ENGAGED IN LITERACY. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | Yes (true) | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | false | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $19,302 | ExpenseAmt |
| Revenue | $24,246 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | TEACHING ENGLISH CONNEXUS - TEC'S ORIGINALLY KNOWN AS TEX (TEACHING ENGLISH WITH EXCELLENCE), THE LITERACY CONNEXUS PROGRAM OF TRAINING VOLUNTEERS TO TEACH ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES IS NOW TECS - TEACHING ENGLISH CONNEXUS. THIS CHANGE IN NAME REFLECTS AN EXPANSION OF OUR PROGRAMING BEYOND TEXAS AS WELL AS A FOCUS ON USING TECHNOLOGY MORE IN OUR TRAINING. A TEAM OF NINE SKILLED VOLUNTEER TRAINERS PROVIDE A BLEND OF ONLINE AND IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION TO CHURCH-BASED VOLUNTEERS. THESE VOLUNTEERS WILL PROVIDE CLASSES IN ENGLISH TO INTERNATIONALS, REFUGEES, ASYLEES AND IMMIGRANTS. LITERACY CONNEXUS DEVELOPED THE TECS TRAINING PROGRAM IN 2007 AND HAS PROVIDED TRAINING TO VOLUNTEERS IN MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED CONGREGATIONS IN TEXAS. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $19,302 | ExpenseAmt |
| Revenue | $24,246 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? IS A PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY LITERACY CONNEXUS TO DEFEAT A PROBLEM KNOWN AS THE SUMMER SLIDE IN READING ABILITY. DURING THE SUMMER, WHEN SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL LIBRARIES ARE CLOSED, CHILDREN IN LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS HAVE LESS ACCESS TO READING MATERIALS AND SPEND LESS TIME IN LEARNING ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THAN THEIR WEALTHIER COUNTERPARTS. AS A RESULT, THESE CHILDREN ARE ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE TO LEARNING LOSS THAT OCCURS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. THE CUMULATIVE EFFECTS OF THIS SUMMER SLIDE ARE BELIEVED TO ACCOUNT FOR MUCH OF THE GAP IN READING ACHIEVEMENT BETWEEN LOW-INCOME AND HIGH-INCOME YOUTH. TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM, WE EQUIP CHURCHES AND OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED GROUPS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO BOOKS AT FREE SUMMER MEAL SITES (OPERATED DIRECTLY BY THE GROUP OR AT AN EXISTING USDA FREE SUMMER MEAL SITE WHERE THE GROUP WILL VOLUNTEER). IN RECENT YEARS, THESE PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN SITUATED IN CHURCHES, PUBLIC SCHOOL CAFETERIAS, AND IN PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES. IN ALL THESE SETTINGS, WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? PROGRAM PROVIDERS ESSENTIALLY ACT AS MOBILE LIBRARIES OPERATING DURING ESTABLISHED MEALTIMES, ENSURING THAT CHILDREN IN LOW- INCOME HOUSEHOLDS CAN READ ENOUGH TO AVOID LEARNING LOSS OVER THE SUMMER. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $19,302 | ExpenseAmt |
| Revenue | $24,246 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | READY FOR SCHOOL PREPARES CHILDREN OF REFUGEES FOR KINDERGARTEN. FOR THE PAST TEN YEARS, LITERACY CONNEXUS HAS PARTNERED WITH COOPERATIVE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP FIELD PERSONNEL TO ASSIST CHILDREN OF REFUGEES IN GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL. BASED ON GUIDELINES FROM THE FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, THIS EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM TAKES PLACE IN APARTMENT COMPLEXES IN FORT WORTH WITH HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF REFUGEE FAMILIES. CHILDREN WHO PARTICIPATE IN READY FOR SCHOOL RECEIVE A NEW BOOK EACH WEEK OF THE 20-WEEK PROGRAM. READY FOR SCHOOL IS A FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS PARENTS IN EDUCATING THEIR CHILDREN. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty Other ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $19,300 | ExpenseAmt |
| Revenue | $24,245 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | SINCE 2014, L.E.A.R.N. FOR LIFE (LITERACY EDUCATION AND READING NETWORK) HAS SERVED ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY WHOSE READING SKILLS ARE LOW ENOUGH TO PRESENT A BARRIER TO THEIR REACHING PERSONAL GOALS AS WELL AS MAKING PROGRESS IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. OUR STUDENTS, GENERALLY NATIVE OR OTHERWISE PROFICIENT ENGLISH SPEAKERS, ARE DRIVEN BY THE DESIRE TO IMPROVE THEIR EMPLOYMENT OR SEEK FURTHER EDUCATION, TO HELP THEIR CHILDREN IN SCHOOL, OR TO MEET OTHER PERSONAL NEEDS SUCH AS READING THE BIBLE. COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING SUPPORTS THIS EFFORT FOR AN ALL-VOLUNTEER GROUP OF TUTORS WHO ARE ALSO MENTORED IN THE PROCESS OF MEETING THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH ADULT. WHERE NEEDED, OUR STUDENTS ARE CONNECTED TO OTHER CLASSES THROUGH OUR TARRANT COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY CONSORTIUM OR OTHER APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES. UNDERLYING ALL OUR WORK IS OUR CONNECTION WITH OTHER LOCAL AND STATE PROGRAMS TO COLLABORATE, PARTICIPATE IN CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND REMAIN AWARE OF PROGRESS IN THE FIELD. | Desc |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Other Prog Srvc Expense | $19,300 | TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt |
| Total Other Prog Srvc Revenue | $24,245 | TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt |
| Total Program Service Expenses | $77,206 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (true) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | false | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | false | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | false | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | false | CreditCounselingInd |
| Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments | false | DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | false | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | false | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | false | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | false | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | false | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | false | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | false | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | false | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | false | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | false | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | false | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | false | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | false | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | false | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | false | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | false | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | false | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | false | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | false | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | false | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | false | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With35 Ctrl Ent | false | BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | false | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | false | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | false | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | false | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | false | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | false | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | false | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 0 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Backup Wthld Compliance | false | BackupWthldComplianceInd |
| Employee | 2 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | false | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | false | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | false | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | false | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| DAF Excess Business Holdings | false | DAFExcessBusinessHoldingsInd |
| Taxable Distributions | false | TaxableDistributionsInd |
| Distribution To Donor | false | DistributionToDonorInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | false | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt | false | SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd |
| Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc | false | SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 10 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 10 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | false | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | false | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | false | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | false | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | false | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | false | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | false | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (true) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (true) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | false | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | false | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | false | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (true) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (true) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (true) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | Yes (true) | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | Yes (true) | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | false | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | false | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | false | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| Other | Yes (X) | OtherInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | LESTER MERIWETHER | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 8176969898 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 3954 SOUTHWEST BLVD RM 113 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | FORT WORTH | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | TX | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 76116 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| No Listed Persons Compensated | Yes (X) | NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (10 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt | OfficerOfficerInd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GERALD ARREDONDO | ||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| LYNDA BERTRAM | ||||||
| SECRETARY | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) |
| PATRICK LOC | ||||||
| PRESIDENT | 10.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) |
| SHELLY LOWE | ||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SUE MATKIN | ||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| BRENT MCCLAIN | ||||||
| SECRETARY | 10.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) |
| SHEWANDA RILEY | ||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| JACOB RODRIGUEZ | ||||||
| TREASURER | 10.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) |
| LINDA WAGGONER | ||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| BECKY WILLIAMS | ||||||
| VICE PRESIDE | 10.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | false | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | false | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | false | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
| All Other Contributions | $96,983 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $96,983 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | PROGRAM SERVICE INCOME | Desc |
| Total Revenue Column | $525 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $525 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | $525 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $57 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $57 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $97,565 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $582 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
Comp Disqual Persons CompDisqualPersonsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $48,000 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $24,000 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $24,000 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $13,963 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $13,963 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $4,800 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $2,400 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,400 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $3,500 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,750 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,750 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $4,300 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $4,300 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Advertising AdvertisingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $441 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $441 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $22,442 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $20,519 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,923 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $6,352 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $6,352 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,727 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $2,533 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $194 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,852 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $948 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $904 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $108,377 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $77,206 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $31,171 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $0 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $51,806 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $39,758 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $51,806 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $39,758 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows FASB117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind |
No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $31,380 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $23,140 | EOYAmt |
Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $20,426 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $16,618 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $51,806 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $39,758 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $51,806 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $39,758 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part XI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd |
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | -$10,812 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | -$1,236 | OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt |
| Method Of Accounting Cash | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingCashInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | false | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | false | FSAuditedInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $121,772 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $124,960 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $131,175 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $110,898 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $96,983 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $585,788 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $121,772 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $124,960 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $131,175 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $110,898 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $96,983 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $585,788 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total170 | $585,788 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
| Total Support | $585,788 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $13,855 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 1.00000 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 1.00000 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (10 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | THE MISSION OF LITERACY CONNEXUS - FOUNDED IN 2004 - IS TO HELP CHURCHES HELP PEOPLE WITH LITERACY NEEDS. 4.8 MILLION ADULTS LIVING IN TEXAS QUALIFY FOR ADULT BASIC EDUCATION. MANY OF THESE PERSONS NEED HELP WITH ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION.ADDITIONALLY, LITERACY CONNEXUS HELPS CHURCHES ADDRESS THE LITERACY NEEDS OF CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL READINESS AND AVOIDING THE SUMMER READING SLIDE. WE NOW PARTNER WITH LEARN (LITERACY EDUCATION AND READING NETWORK) FOR LIFE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF ADULTS WHO DO NOT READ WELL ENOUGH TO STUDY FOR THE GED. LITERACY CONNEXUS PROVIDES TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHURCHES ENGAGED IN LITERACY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 2 | LEARN FOR LIFE |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? IS A PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY LITERACY CONNEXUS TO DEFEAT A PROBLEM KNOWN AS THE SUMMER SLIDE IN READING ABILITY. DURING THE SUMMER, WHEN SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL LIBRARIES ARE CLOSED, CHILDREN IN LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS HAVE LESS ACCESS TO READING MATERIALS AND SPEND LESS TIME IN LEARNING ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THAN THEIR WEALTHIER COUNTERPARTS. AS A RESULT, THESE CHILDREN ARE ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE TO LEARNING LOSS THAT OCCURS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. THE CUMULATIVE EFFECTS OF THIS SUMMER SLIDE ARE BELIEVED TO ACCOUNT FOR MUCH OF THE GAP IN READING ACHIEVEMENT BETWEEN LOW-INCOME AND HIGH-INCOME YOUTH. TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM, WE EQUIP CHURCHES AND OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED GROUPS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO BOOKS AT FREE SUMMER MEAL SITES (OPERATED DIRECTLY BY THE GROUP OR AT AN EXISTING USDA FREE SUMMER MEAL SITE WHERE THE GROUP WILL VOLUNTEER). IN RECENT YEARS, THESE PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN SITUATED IN CHURCHES, PUBLIC SCHOOL CAFETERIAS, AND IN PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES. IN ALL THESE SETTINGS, WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? PROGRAM PROVIDERS ESSENTIALLY ACT AS MOBILE LIBRARIES OPERATING DURING ESTABLISHED MEALTIMES, ENSURING THAT CHILDREN IN LOW- INCOME HOUSEHOLDS CAN READ ENOUGH TO AVOID LEARNING LOSS OVER THE SUMMER. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | SINCE 2014, L.E.A.R.N. FOR LIFE (LITERACY EDUCATION AND READING NETWORK) HAS SERVED ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY WHOSE READING SKILLS ARE LOW ENOUGH TO PRESENT A BARRIER TO THEIR REACHING PERSONAL GOALS AS WELL AS MAKING PROGRESS IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. OUR STUDENTS, GENERALLY NATIVE OR OTHERWISE PROFICIENT ENGLISH SPEAKERS, ARE DRIVEN BY THE DESIRE TO IMPROVE THEIR EMPLOYMENT OR SEEK FURTHER EDUCATION, TO HELP THEIR CHILDREN IN SCHOOL, OR TO MEET OTHER PERSONAL NEEDS SUCH AS READING THE BIBLE. COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING SUPPORTS THIS EFFORT FOR AN ALL-VOLUNTEER GROUP OF TUTORS WHO ARE ALSO MENTORED IN THE PROCESS OF MEETING THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH ADULT. WHERE NEEDED, OUR STUDENTS ARE CONNECTED TO OTHER CLASSES THROUGH OUR TARRANT COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY CONSORTIUM OR OTHER APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES. UNDERLYING ALL OUR WORK IS OUR CONNECTION WITH OTHER LOCAL AND STATE PROGRAMS TO COLLABORATE, PARTICIPATE IN CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND REMAIN AWARE OF PROGRESS IN THE FIELD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI | ALL BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVED AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE RETURN AND INPUT FROM THEIR RESPONSES WAS USED IN EDITING THE SUBMITTED RETURN. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY EACH BOARD MEMBER BEFORE IT IS FILED. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | AT ANNUAL MEETING, BOARD MEMBERS COMPLETE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 18 | 990 IS ON FILE WITH GUIDESTAR |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND REPORTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | DECREASE IN ACCRUALS -1,236 |
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