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Literacy Partners Inc
New York, NY · EIN 510180665 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE B600 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$4.3M
expenses
$5.1M
net assets
$7.8M
employees
37
volunteers
100
program ratio
70%
mission · from form 990

Literacy Partners 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.

profile · synthesized from sources

Literacy Partners Inc advances literacy across two generations by supporting adults, parents, and caregivers in developing their own literacy skills while also helping them foster literacy in their children. The organization offers intensive adult education programs, including English language instruction, adult literacy tutoring, and support for earning a High School Equivalency diploma. Based in New York, it primarily serves adult learners and their families through direct educational services.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.25M
    Our intensive classes focus 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.
  2. #2 $403K
    Our educational support services help adults, parents, and caregivers achieve their literacy goals. The Organization helps program participants improve their literacy skills, and supports participants in championing literacy with the children in their lives.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult Literacy Program
Provides foundational literacy instruction and individualized tutoring for adult learners at entry-level reading levels.
Educational Support Services
Comprehensive services helping adults, parents, and caregivers achieve personal literacy goals and support their children’s literacy development.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Intensive English language classes for parents of young children, focusing on literacy skills development for non-native English speakers.
Family Literacy Program
Four-day-per-week classes teaching reading, writing, and numeracy to parents of children in Head Start programs; also supports HSE attainment and college enrollment.
High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation and College Transition
Seminar series and support program helping young parents earn their HSE diploma and enroll in postsecondary education.
Parent Education for Spanish-Speaking Parents
Program focused on promoting early learning, social-emotional growth, and school readiness among children through education and support for Spanish-speaking parents.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Adult Literacy and ESL Tutoring 2 activities
    • Family Literacy Program
      Provides weekly instruction in reading, writing, and numeracy to parents of children in Head Start programs, with educational support to help adults improve their literacy skills and promote literacy development in their children; also supports participants in earning their High School Equivalency and enrolling in college.
    • Intensive Adult Literacy Classes
      Offers intensive adult literacy instruction including English language learning for non-native speakers and foundational literacy for entry-level readers, along with a seminar series to support young parents in earning their High School Equivalency and transitioning to college.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Parent Education for Spanish-Speaking Families
      Delivers parent education programs tailored for Spanish-speaking parents, focusing on early learning, social-emotional development, and school readiness to support child development and family engagement in education.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$4.28M
Contributions & grants$4.00M94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$537K13%
Other revenue$-264K
expenses
Total expenses$5.08M
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$2.84M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.81M
Cash$504K
Investments$6.86M
Liabilities$1.02M
Net assets$7.79M
Liquid reserves17.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +42.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Anthony Tassi Chief Executive Officer - DOH 40 $188K
Jane Sung E Bai Chief Operating Officer - DOH 40 $182K
Kristine Cooper Chief External Affairs Office 40 $179K
board members · 14
  • Courtney EK Lewis — Chair
  • Cynthia McFadden — Former NBC News Correspondent
  • Ianthe Dugan — Journalist and Author
  • Jordan Pavlin — Publisher and Editor in Chief
  • Kristina Hammond — Senior Director for Employmen
  • Lawrence A Jacobs — Secretary
  • Mark Guverich — Director
  • Mark Subias — Director
  • Richard Hooper — Managing Director
  • Sebastian V Niles — President and Chief Legal Off
  • Tinika Brown Davis — Special Counsel
  • Todd Larsen — Treasuer
  • Victoria Chu Pao — Director
  • W Ross Honey — Board Member
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Head Start Partner — Collaborates with Head Start programs to deliver literacy instruction to parents of participating children.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Two-Generation Literacy Approach
    methodology: two-generation
    By equipping adults, parents, and caregivers with literacy skills, we improve literacy outcomes in children because caregivers serve as foundational literacy models and supports in the home environment.