Literacy Partners Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Literacy Partners, Inc. advances literacy two generations at a time, by supporting adults, parents, and caregivers in nurturing the literacy skills they and the children in their lives need to thrive.
- Income
- $6.0 million
- Spending
- $5.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 71%
- Reserves
- 6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 53%
- Employees
- 37
- Volunteers
- 152
- Highest pay
- $323,109, former chief executive officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 10% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 41% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1570% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2515 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $2.3 million spent. Community Workshops: This program includes community workshops for English and Spanish speaking parents and caregivers on topics such as early literacy, informal STEM, and the Science of Reading. These workshops build the capacity of parents and caregivers to promote their childrens early learning, social-emotional growth, and school readiness. In addition, this program provides every participant with a home library of age and language-appropriate books for their children, along with coaching and support that help participants make family reading a daily habit.
- $1.7 million spent. Intensive Classes: This program focuses on adult literacy, with three main concentration areas: First, English language classes for parents of young children, focusing on literacy skills for speakers of other languages. Second, adult literacy classes that focus on entry-level adult readers with intensive classes and individualized tutoring. Third, a seminar series that helps young parents finish their High School Equivalency diplomas and transition into their college education.
- $135,204 spent. Educational Media: This program creates award-winning media content that advances literacy through powerful narratives, engaging content, and accessible information that reaches millions of people. As part of creating literacy-rich home environments, this program also provides participants with a home library of age- and language-appropriate books for their children.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1973.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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