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Duncan Literacy Council Incorporated

EIN 73-1294716 · Duncan, OK

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The primary exempt purpose is to promote literacy awareness and to provide free tutoring of basic literacy skills including digital literacy to all persons ages 15 and older without regard to race color national origin religion sex or disability to prepare them to lead more productive lives.

Income
$49,598
Spending
$59,416
Reserves
15.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$14,925, administrative assistant

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (4)
  1. $7,773 spent. Digital Literacy Class - Helps students increase their proficiency in the use of computers IPads smartphones and other mobile devices. Students are encouraged to follow the demonstrations of settings with their computers and phones and practice in class. Fifty students attended classes in 2025.
  2. $1,862 spent. English as a Second LanguageESL - Practice the basic skills of reading writing and speaking English for people whose primary language is not English. Weekly classes are held in which students practice the names of objects and grammatical structure using common items presented by the instructor. Each student practices basic English skills tailored to the students needs in their work and family environments. Approximately 8 students participated in 2025.
  3. $2,419 spent. U.S. Citizenship Program - Interested students who wish to become a naturalized U.S. citizen can attend a weekly class to study American government and civics areas and participate in the class review of the booklet with sample questions and answers provided by the U.S. Immigration Service. Students also work on their ability to speak and write English. Approximately 9 students attended class in 2025 and 5 people successfully completed the N-400 naturalization exam in 2025.
  4. $965 spent. Adult basic education ABE program offers one-on-one tutoring for a student who wishes to increase proficiency in basic reading comprehension and writing English skills. Class sessions are directed toward the students specific goals in their work or personal life. Nine students were tutored in 2025.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1987.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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 7, 2026.

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