NonprofitsLiteracy Council Of Highlands Inc

Education

Literacy Council Of Highlands Inc

HIGHLANDS, NC

Total revenue

$536K

Total expenses

$600K

Net assets

$843K

Grants received

$779K

48 grants

EIN

561883637

Tax year

2024

Mission

Enrich lives and expand the knowledge of children, adults and families through diverse educational programs that advance literacy in its many forms and to promote lifelong learning, which results in an informed and empowered community.

Programs

2 programs

After-School and Tutoring Programs: TLLCs free after-school and tutoring programs support K-8 students through structured academic assistance, enrichment activities, and personalized one-on-one tutoring. These programs focus on improving literacy, math skills, and overall academic performance while providing a safe, supervised environment. During the year, more than 75 students participated in these programs. Services included daily homework help, reading and math intervention, STEAM-based projects, and nutritious snacks. These programs not only support working families but also help close achievement gaps, increase student confidence, and foster lifelong learning habits outside the traditional classroom setting.

Adult Programs: Literacy, ESL, and GED: The Literacy & Learning Center provides free adult education programs, including English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Literacy, and General Education Development (GED) preparation. These programs empower adults to build essential skills for employment, citizenship, and daily living. In the tax year, dozens of adult learners participated in individualized instruction, small group classes, and virtual options to accommodate work and transportation barriers. ESL and GED learners made measurable progress in reading, writing, speaking, and testing benchmarks. These services offer life-changing opportunities to adults in our region, many of whom face economic hardship or limited formal education. By promoting literacy and credential attainment, TLLC helps individuals build a better future for themselves and their families.

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$458K
Program service revenue
Investment income$98
Other revenue$78K
Total revenue$536K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$381K
Fundraising$92K
Other expenses$219K
Total expenses$600K
Total assets$846K
Net assets$843K

People

11 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Bonnie Potts

Executive Director

Board

$98K

40 hrs/wk

Jane Jerry

Chair

Board

10 hrs/wk

Mark Chmar

Vice-Chair

Board

5 hrs/wk

Daryl Griswold

Treasurer

Board

3 hrs/wk

Lisa Richards

Secretary

Board

3 hrs/wk

Vickie Betts

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

John Golwen

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Robert Lennon

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Bill Lathem

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Lesley Galloway

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Susan Smith

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 48 of 48

FromAmountPurposeYear
$105K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$51K
IMPACT / WELL-BEING GRANTS
2024
$13K
DISCRETIONARY STAFF CARE AND SUPPORT FOLLOWING HURRICANE HELENE.
2024
$5K
SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
2024
$2K
TO SUPPORT DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE LITERACY AND PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING
2024
$2K
General & Unrestricted
2024
$1K
UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE DONATION
2024
$105K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$71K
IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
2023
$50K
IMPACT GRANT - ACTIVE
2023
$15K
CHARITABLE
2023
$10K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$5K
COMMUNITY LITERACY SUPPORT
2023
$5K
SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
2023
$2K
TO SUPPORT DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE LITERACY AND PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING
2023
$50K
IMPACT GRANT - ACTIVE
2022
$37K
IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
2022
$6K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$5K
COMMUNITY LITERACY SUPPORT
2022
$2K
TO SUPPORT DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE LITERACY AND PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING
2022
$57K
IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
2021
$10K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$10K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$5K
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
2021
$5K
OPERATING FUND
2021
$2K
TO SUPPORT DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE LITERACY AND PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING
2021
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$32K
IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
2020
$10K
COMMUNITY LITERACY SUPPORT
2020
$5K
OPERATING FUND
2020
$5K
IMAGINATION LIBRARY
2020
$2K
TO SUPPORT DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE LITERACY AND PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING
2020
$1K
CHARITABLE
2020
$1K
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
2020
$2K
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
2019
$22K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2018
$3K
CHARITABLE
2018
$1K
UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL
2018
$1K
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
2018
$250
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
2018
$100
GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
2018
$8K
IMAGINATION LIBRARY
2017
$500
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMME ACTIVITIES
2017

Funded by

$779K from 21 funders · 48 grants · 2017–2024

Highlands Motoring Foundation Inc

$210K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

The Community Foundation

$197K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Wnc Bridge Foundation

$151K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$49K · 4 grants · 2018–2023

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$42K · 3 grants · 2018–2021

The Lassiter Family Charitable

$20K · 3 grants · 2020–2023

The Woodcrest Foundation

$19K · 3 grants · 2018–2023

Patrick Family Foundation Inc

$18K · 3 grants · 2017–2021

Details

EIN561883637
NTEE codeB61Z
Subsection03
Ruling date1995-06
Formed1997
Employees11
Volunteers75
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