2011-05-12T17:17:43-05:00 2010-06-30 RSM MCGLADREY INC 1185 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS NEW YORK NY 100362602 990 2009-07-01 133179618 LITERACY ASSISTANCE CENTER INC LITE 2128033300 39 BROADWAY SUITE 1250 NEW YORK NY 10006 CRAIG A TOZZO 2128033300 2011-05-12 1 2123721000 2009 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z X SEE SCHEDULE O Elyse Barbell 39 BROADWAY SUITE 1250 NEW YORK NY 10006 3392908 0 X www.lacnyc.org X 1983 NY THE MISSION OF THE LITERACY ASSISTANCE CENTER IS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE MOST EFFECTIVE LITERACY SERVICES FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH. 13 13 30 0 0 0 3108828 2714250 465304 672817 6357 -12354 0 3580489 3374713 390281 44908 0 2092297 1904106 0 39928 1665521 1356865 4148099 3305879 -567610 68834 2161037 2421085 784482 975696 1376555 1445389 The mission of The Literacy Assistance Center (LAC) is to support and promote high-quality, basic education instruction and literacy skills training of adult learners and at-risk youth. 0 0 828164 4375 130967 ADULT LITERACY SERVICE: LAC offered workshops and training sessions for adult education instructors and program managers from all over New York City in its Adult Literacy Service. All of its programs for the adult education community are provided free of charge. Topics covered in the workshops included adult basic education (ABE), BEST Plus test training, career development, consumer and family economics, content-based instruction for pre-GED and GED, English language civics, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), family literacy, and learning disabilities. 1148731 396000 LITERACY DATA SERVICE: LAC maintained ASISTS, the internet accessible software program that meets the data needs of the adult education field in New York State and the requirements mandated by the federal National Reporting System (NRS). This software provides 24/7 data-entry and reporting functions in a secure environment. Support and training is provided at no cost to local program personnel and to those who experience significant difficulties in reporting their data correctly.LAC developed and implemented GED Compass, a web-portal for the free use of GED test takers in New York City seeking information about where to enroll in GED preparation programs, how to prepare for the exam, and to reserve on-line a seat at a GED testing center on a scheduled date. 324929 35000 690 FAMILY LITERACY SERVICE: LAC provided three types of professional development to 115 practitioners serving 3,000 families, as follows: - Leadership Development for Emerging Leaders -- a six-month certificate program that combines monthly skill-building workshops with one-on-one coaching. - Program Management Improvement - using assessment data, participants apply Indicators of Program Quality to development plans for strengthening family literacy programs. - Client-centered Programming and Instructional Practice. - a family literacy initiative to increase participation and attendance, improve program retention, and improve student outcomes. 389330 102109 HEALTH LITERACY SERVICE: LAC provided professional development to adult educators in all three segments of a curricular framework introduced in collaboration with the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). This framework integrates prevention, navigation, and chronic disease management into the regular adult literacy curriculum. It promotes partnerships between literacy programs and health professionals in the community. LAC introduced a pilot program that trains community health workers and other health professionals to integrate health literacy and plain language techniques into their work. 36403 43051 CAREER AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICE: LAC researched, prepared and furnished contextualized curricula on vocational topics that included class and structure self-study materials, teacher manuals and guidelines, and tests as a contract service. The service included teacher training workshops for curricula implementation. 14304 5533 PUBLIC AFFAIRS SERVICE: The annual Literacy Recognition Ceremony and Book Industry Guild Awards presentation were made at a June event hosted by Scholastic Publishing at its headquarters. 440037 5533 145160 2741861 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 41 0 1 30 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 NY X X CRAIG TOZZO 2128033339 39 BROADWAY SUITE 1250 NEW YORK NY 10006 PAMELA M HAAS 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MATTHEW GOLDSTIEN 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL HIRSCHHORN 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID C BLOOMFIELD 1.00 X 0 0 0 ELIZABETH HORTON 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUZANNE CAROTHERS 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOEL I KLIEN 1.00 X 0 0 0 JACQUELINE COOK 1.00 X 0 0 0 LINDA LAM 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARIAN LAPSLEY CROSS 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL LECLERC 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTINE L PORTER 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL STANLEY 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL ZUMBRO 1.00 X 0 0 0 RIMA RUDD 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHERINE SIMMONS SAMPSON 1.00 X 0 0 0 ELYSE BARBELL 35.00 X 134483 0 28628 CRAIG A TOZZO 35.00 X 116449 0 24141 BARBARA SPARKS 35.00 X 90897 0 11374 VENU THELAKKAT 35.00 X 92429 0 20538 250932 0 52769 2 0 1 0 ROBERT HALF MANAGEMENT RESOURCES 245 PARK AVENUE 25TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10167 FINANCIAL SERVICES 111718 1 2087455 626795 2714250 LITERACY INSTRUCTION 900099 672817 672817 672817 5841 5841 18195 -18195 -18195 -18195 3374713 672817 0 -12354 40000 40000 4908 4908 316870 288706 24594 3570 1266331 1018237 236299 11795 82080 51150 29725 1205 112264 78440 32277 1547 126561 91372 33479 1710 47501 47501 355521 342566 12955 309008 299378 8923 707 240597 230999 4849 4749 54293 54241 52 30238 29298 397 543 7567 4526 3041 ADMINISTRATION FEES 208396 124328 83525 543 PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS 53130 53130 OFFICE EQUIPMENT 50614 30582 19428 604 3305879 2741861 524090 39928 178730 965198 1184721 811851 376972 187845 78292 67658 295659 31126 342322 264533 0 124000 2161037 2421085 432452 227988 77166 274864 747708 784482 975696 X 718089 928157 658466 517232 1376555 1445389 2161037 2421085 X 0 1 1 X 0 X 3129072 2082041 2783232 3108828 2714250 13817423 3129072 2082041 2783232 3108828 2714250 13817423 797039 13020384 23201 23201 22038 6357 5841 80638 13898061 1138121 0.93680 0.92840 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 28982 28982 70261 24922 45339 196416 6204 190212 264533 SECURITY DEPOSIT 124000 124000 SHORT-TERM DEBT 747708 747708 3374713 3305879 68834 0 68834 3612946 220038 220038 3392908 -18195 -18195 3374713 3544112 220038 18195 238233 3305879 0 3305879 Part X: Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48: FIN 48 FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOOTNOTE: MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE CENTER'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE CENTER HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. THE CENTER IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY U.S. FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2007, WHICH IS THE STANDARD STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS LOOK-BACK PERIOD. PART XII, LINE 4B: LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT $(18,195) PART XII, LINE 2D: LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT $18,195 1 LUTHERAN FAMILY HEALTH CTRS 6025 6TH AVENUE BROOKLYN NY 11220 111839567 501(C)(3) 25000 IMMIGRANT FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM GRANT. QUEENS BOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY 89-11 MERRICK BLVD JAMAICA NY 11432 111904262 501(C)(3) 10000 IMMIGRANT FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM GRANT. UCL INC 621 DEGRAW STREET BROOKLYN NY 11217 263329323 5000 ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM GRANT. 2 1 EDUCATIONAL GRANT 26 2133 2775 FMV BOOKS PURCHASED Procedure for Monitoring Grants in the U.S.: Part I, Line 2: Schedule I, Part I, Line 2: THE AWARD OF GRANT FUNDS IS MONITORED BY A REPORTING PROCESS AS PRESCRIBED BY WRITTEN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LITERACY ASSISTANCE CENTER AND THE AWARD RECIPIENT. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ARE SPECIFIC TO EACH AGREEMENT. A STAFF ASSOCIATE OF THE LITERACY ASSISTANCE CENTER IS ASSIGNED TO EACH AWARD RECIPIENT. STAFF ASSOCIATES RECEIVE AND READ WRITTEN REPORTS, MAKE SITE VISITS, CONDUCT INTERVIEWS OF KEY PERSONNEL, AND ORGANIZE PRESENTATIONS BY AWARD RECIPIENTS TO REVIEW COMMITTEES. AWARDS ARE USUALLY MADE IN INSTALLMENTS. FINAL INSTALLMENTS ARE MADE UPON COMPLETION OF THE RECIPIENT PROJECT. X X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ELYSE BARBELL 134483 0 0 0 0 0 21517 0 7889 0 163889 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 LAC uses a three tiered plan of review for the Form 990. Scanned copies of the Form 990 are electronically distributed to the Finance Committee, including the Chair of the Board of Directors once they are available from the preparer and approved for distribution by the Treasurer. The Treasurer and the chair of the Finance Committee answer questions directed to them prior to the filing deadline. The Form 990 is then presented at the Finance Committee meeting immediately subsequent to the filing deadline. A report of the Finance Committee is made to Board of Directors at its next subsequent meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a LAC retains the services of an independent compensation consultant, James E Rocco Associates, to maintain a competitive compensation plan for the Executive Director and top management officials. The materials prepared include a Compensation Analysis based on comparability data. The consultant's report is reviewed by the Finance Committee and its recommendations approved by the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The governing documents, Charter and By-Laws, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon written request addressed to an officer of the corporation at 32 Broadway, 10th floor, New York, NY 10004. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATMENTS AND SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. FORM 990, PART I, DOING BUSINESS AS: DOING BUSINESS AS PROMOTE LITERACY/FRIENDS OF BEGIN MANAGED PROGRAMS