named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Basic Literacy Tutoring
One-on-one tutoring for adults in reading and writing skills provided by trained volunteers
English as a Second Language (ESL) Instruction
Free individual and group ESL classes for adults, including conversation practice and citizenship exam preparation
GED Preparation Classes
Instruction to help adults prepare for the high school equivalency exam
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Adult Literacy and ESL Tutoring 2 activities
- Literacy instruction for adultsProvides free literacy instruction to adults functioning at the lowest literacy levels through trained volunteer tutors and paid teachers, including tutoring in basic reading, English as a second language, and preparation for high school equivalency and citizenship exams. Services are offered individually and in group settings.
- Tutor training and professional developmentOffers ongoing in-service trainings and workshops to support the professional development and effectiveness of volunteer tutors involved in adult literacy instruction.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Community outreach and promotionParticipates in community events such as the Monticello Bagel Festival, street fairs, and Bethel Woods to raise awareness about literacy services and engage potential learners and volunteers.
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Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 1 activity
- Operation of volunteer-run bookstoresOperates two donation-based used bookstores—Read it Again Bookstore in Monticello and Past Perfect Bookstore in White Lake—as well as a third volunteer-run bookstore in Bethel, NY, to generate organizational funding and promote literacy services. These bookstores are staffed primarily by volunteers and accept donations of books and media according to established guidelines.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$176K
Contributions & grants$82K47%
Program service revenue$85K48%
Investment income$8K5%
Other revenue$825
expenses
Total expenses$171K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$81K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$261K
Cash$217K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$258K
Liquid reserves15.2 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +3.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- AL FELLER — VICE PRESIDE
- ANGELA DUTCHER — EXEC DIRECTO
- DAWN RYDER — PRESIDENT
- GAY DONOFRIO — BOARD MEMBER
- JILL COOK — SECRETARY TR
- JOHN DICK — BOARD MEMBER
- LEO GLASS — BOARD MEMBER
- LILLIAN TIGHE — BOARD MEMBER
- LUIS ALVAREZ — BOARD MEMBER
- VIVIAN GINSBERG — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Diana Partner — Volunteer tutor providing one-on-one instruction to ESL students
- Past Perfect Partner — Collaborates with Past Perfect, a related program with coordinated contact procedures.
- Past Perfect Bookstore Partner — Volunteer-run bookstore that supports Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County through operations and fundraising.
- Voluntarios de alfabetización del condado Sullivan Network — Spanish-language name for Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County, indicating internal bilingual branding.
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.
- Volunteer-Powered Individualized Tutoringmethodology: volunteer-tutor_modelBy combining trained volunteer tutors with paid teachers and delivering one-on-one, customized instruction, the organization improves literacy outcomes because personalized, consistent engagement enables adult learners to achieve personal and professional growth.