named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Intake to Outcomes (I2O)
Online system supporting literacy agencies with tutor training, data management, and program compliance in New York State.
Janice Cuddahee Fund
Provides grants to literacy programs to support tutor training and capacity-building efforts.
New York State Support and Technical Assistance Center (STAC)
Provides training, technical assistance, curriculum development, and leadership support to community-based adult literacy providers across New York State.
Online Tutor Training (OTT)
Facilitated, asynchronous online training for volunteer tutors and staff in adult literacy programs, covering reading, math, English language learning, citizenship, and workforce skills.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Adult Literacy and ESL Tutoring 2 activities
- Capacity building for adult literacy providersLeads and supports adult literacy initiatives by enhancing the organizational capacity of community-based programs across New York State through training, technical assistance, data management support, and funding expertise. This includes implementing systems like ASISTS for compliance with state reporting requirements and offering management tools for programs using volunteer tutors.
- Online tutor training deliveryOperates an online platform offering facilitated, asynchronous, evidence-based training for volunteer and staff tutors in adult literacy programs across New York State and the United States, including updated modules in reading, math, language, citizenship, and employability skills.
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Advocacy for adult literacy policy and awarenessAdvocates at state and national levels for adult literacy programs, particularly those serving individuals with the lowest literacy levels and English language proficiency, and supports initiatives such as the Bipartisan Senate Caucus for Adult Literacy and the Barbara Bush Foundation's All In campaign.
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High School Equivalency Preparation 1 activity
- Direct provision of adult literacy tutoring and GED preparationProvides direct adult literacy instruction in reading, math, and GED preparation through volunteer tutors, supporting learners to achieve high school equivalency, employment, job advancement, and other key outcomes.
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Literacy Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding literacy programs and tutor training initiativesFunds literacy programs to support tutor training through the Janice Cuddahee Fund, awarding grants that strengthen local capacity to deliver adult literacy education.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$573K
Contributions & grants$552K96%
Program service revenue$9K2%
Investment income$9K2%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$576K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$357K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$617K
Cash$328K
Investments$196K
Liabilities$94K
Net assets$523K
Liquid reserves10.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -37.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHY HOUGHTON | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $107K |
board members · 9
- ALEXA SPIELER — DIRECTOR
- BRADLEY LOLIGER — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOS GKOLIAS — DIRECTOR
- JOHN EBERLE — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH CAMPBELL — DIRECTOR
- KELLI JOHNSON — PRESIDENT
- MARY ELLEN DARLING — V.P.
- MAUREEN O'CONNOR — DIRECTOR
- PATRICIA RAJALA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Adult Literacy Education Partner — Collaborates with Adult Literacy Education funded literacy agencies to support tutor training and program delivery.
- Ballard Brief Partner — Source cited for data on adult literacy and poverty
- Barbara Bush Foundation Partner — Collaborates with and supports the work of the Barbara Bush Foundation and its All In initiative.
- Barbara Bush Foundation Partner — Source of national action plan for adult literacy
- Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Partner — References a report published by the Barbara Bush Foundation on the economic impact of adult literacy
- COABE Partner — Engages with COABE on advocacy for adult literacy.
- Center for Elder Law & Justice Partner — Employer of board member Bradley Loliger, indicating a professional affiliation
- Center for Health Care Strategies Partner — Source cited for health literacy and health care cost data
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library Partner — Organization led by board member Claudia Nepkin, indicating an operational connection
- Janice Cuddahee Fund Funder — Project funder supporting the expansion of Online Tutor Training to additional literacy organizations.
- Janice Cuddahee Fund Partner — Provides grants to literacy programs to support tutor training
- LINCS Partner — Shares teaching resources and tools developed by LINCS for adult education practitioners
- Literacy Buffalo Niagara Partner — Organization led by board member Tara Schafer, indicating an operational connection
- Literacy Foundation Partner — Cited as a source for understanding the causes of illiteracy.
- Literacy Solutions NY Partner — Organization where board member Nancy Newfield volunteers as a tutor, indicating a programmatic connection
- Madison-Oneida BOCES Partner — Employer of board member Walaa Ali, indicating a professional affiliation
- NYACCE Partner — Collaborates with NYACCE on advocacy for adult literacy.
- NYS Education Department Government — Primary funder of the Rest of State STAC grant awarded to Literacy New York in 2025.
- NYS Support and Technical Assistance Center Government — Provides grant funding that supports programs delivering adult literacy services through volunteer tutors.
- National Center for Education Statistics Government — Source of national literacy data used in organizational reporting
- New York State Government — Works as the New York State Support and Technical Assistance Center for adult literacy providers.
- New York State Department of Education Government — Partner in supporting adult education teachers in state adult education programs
- Not specified Partner — Volunteers such as Harriet contribute to program delivery, though no specific partner organization is named.
- ProLiteracy Partner — Collaborates with and references data and reports from ProLiteracy
- ProLiteracy Partner — Source of adult literacy facts and likely collaborative partner in adult education initiatives
- ProPublica Partner — Collaborates by highlighting adult literacy issues in investigative reporting that Literacy New York endorses and promotes.
- Queens Library Partner — Former employer of board member Maureen O'Connor, indicating a professional affiliation
- Rest of State Support and Technical Assistance Center (STAC) Network — Literacy New York operates as the Rest of State STAC, providing coordinated support to literacy providers across New York State.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Government — Source cited for health literacy data
- Varsity Tutors Partner — Employer of board member Walaa Ali, indicating a professional affiliation
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strategies · 5
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.
- Advocacy Through Data-Driven Narrative of Unmet Needmethodology: advocacy_through_data_gapBy highlighting the disparity between the number of adults needing literacy services and those currently served by public funding, Literacy New York drives public investment because quantifying unmet need frames adult literacy as a systemic policy failure requiring increased public resources.
- Capacity-Building for Local Literacy Providersmethodology: capacity_buildingBy strengthening local adult literacy organizations through training, technical assistance, and management support rather than delivering direct instruction, Literacy New York increases the reach, quality, and sustainability of services because systemic investment in frontline providers produces broader and more equitable impact than isolated direct service.
- Network-Driven Collaboration to Scale Best Practicesmethodology: network_driven_collaborationBy strengthening networks and fostering partnerships across literacy providers, Literacy New York accelerates the adoption of best practices and improves program quality because shared learning and coordinated action across organizations produce system-wide improvements more effectively than isolated efforts.
- Relationship-Based Tutoring to Support Learner Engagementmethodology: relationship_based_tutoringBy fostering personal connections between tutors and learners, Literacy New York improves educational outcomes because sustained, trust-based relationships increase learner motivation, persistence, and self-efficacy in adult literacy programs.
- Volunteer-Sector Mobilization with Supported Online Trainingmethodology: asynchronous_facilitated_learningBy recruiting and training non-teacher volunteers using asynchronous, facilitator-supported online learning, Literacy New York expands the tutor pipeline and improves accessibility because removing logistical barriers to training increases volunteer participation and retention, especially in underserved areas.