Literacy Chicago
To help empower individuals to achieve greater self-sufficiency through language and literacy instruction
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COMPASSION DRIVES EVERY ACTION Together for Change Chicago’s Oldest Literacy Organization Nearly 1 in 4 Chicago adults struggle with basic reading, writing, or English skills. We’re changing that! EMPOWERING LIVES, BUILDING FUTURES OUR IMPACT Empowering Adult Chicagoans through Education & Work Skills Since 1968 Literacy Chicago’s mission is to support and empower adult learners to […]
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To help empower individuals to achieve greater self-sufficiency through language and literacy instruction
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLiteracy Chicago is a registered education nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 362663174. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $897K in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Literacy Chicago has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.
Literacy Chicago is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.
Based on official tax filings, Literacy Chicago has $897K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Literacy Chicago is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $897K in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Literacy Chicago. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
Literacy Chicago has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
COMPASSION DRIVES EVERY ACTION Together for Change Chicago’s Oldest Literacy Organization Nearly 1 in 4 Chicago adults struggle with basic reading, writing, or English skills. We’re changing that! EMPOWERING LIVES, BUILDING FUTURES OUR IMPACT Empowering Adult Chicagoans through Education & Work Skills Since 1968 Literacy Chicago’s mission is to support and empower adult learners to […] Literacy Chicago is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.
Among education charities registered in United States: Literacy Chicago's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $897K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Literacy Chicago are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Literacy Chicago is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 362663174, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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LITERACY CHICAGO is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Literacy Chicago
- What is Literacy Chicago?
- Literacy Chicago is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. COMPASSION DRIVES EVERY ACTION Together for Change Chicago’s Oldest Literacy Organization Nearly 1 in 4 Chicago adults struggle with basic reading, writing, or English skills. We’re changing that! EMPOWERING LIVES, BUILDING FUTURES OUR IMPACT Empowering Adult Chicagoans through Education & Work Skills Since 1968 Literacy Chicago’s mission is to support and empower adult learners to […]
- When was Literacy Chicago founded?
- Literacy Chicago was founded in 1992.
- Who leads Literacy Chicago?
- Marilyn Peterson serves as President.
- Where is Literacy Chicago located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
- What is Literacy Chicago's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Literacy Chicago trustworthy?
- Literacy Chicago has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Literacy Chicago's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 362663174.
- What is Literacy Chicago's website?
- http://www.literacychicago.org