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Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc

We provide tutoring services through our trained volunteers to adult students and families who want to learn and use the english language more effectively in their daily lives.

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Education New Britain, CT EIN 222527030 · IRS Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc

Helping People Improve Their Lives Through English Literacy Helping People Improve Their Lives Through English Literacy Become a Volunteer Enroll as a Student Support our Mission Founded in 1978, Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut’s mission is

Founded
Headquarters
New Britain, CT
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B92
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2004

Mission

We provide tutoring services through our trained volunteers to adult students and families who want to learn and use the english language more effectively in their daily lives.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B92
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 11.14%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 19.0% of total expenses ($66,108 of $347,948).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in New Britain, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its EIN is 222527030. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $593K in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc 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 Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc is located in New Britain, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.

Based on official tax filings, Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc has $593K 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 Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc 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 $593K in annual revenue. The organization has 62 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc. 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 Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc 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.

Helping People Improve Their Lives Through English Literacy Helping People Improve Their Lives Through English Literacy Become a Volunteer Enroll as a Student Support our Mission Founded in 1978, Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut’s mission is Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1978.

Among education charities registered in United States: Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $593K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 222527030, 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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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

RO
Ron Sheffer
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

CA
Carol B•••••••
Director
CA
Carol R•••••
SECRETARY
CH
Cheryl W•••••
Director
CH
Christopher P•••••••
SECRETARY
DE
Deb L•••••
TREASURER
DE
Debra T•••••••
Director
FR
Frankie S•••••••••
Director
HU
Humaira Z•••
Director
JA
Janet K••••
Director
KA
Kathi M•••••
Director
KE
Kevin A•••••••
Director
KE
Kevin M•••••••
TREASURER
MA
Marguerite A•••••
Director
NO
Norman D•••••
VICE PRESIDE
PA
Pam G•••••••
CO-PRESIDENT
PA
Paulette L••••
PRESIDENT
RA
Ramia S•••••
Director
RO
Ron S••••••
EXECUTIVE DI
SY
Sylvia L••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
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$0.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

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Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc This page 86 $593,345 -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 62 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc

What is Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc?
Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New Britain, United States. Helping People Improve Their Lives Through English Literacy Helping People Improve Their Lives Through English Literacy Become a Volunteer Enroll as a Student Support our Mission Founded in 1978, Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut’s mission is
When was Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc founded?
Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc was founded in 1978.
Who leads Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc?
Ron Sheffer serves as Executive Director.
Where is Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc located?
Headquartered in New Britain, United States.
What is Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc trustworthy?
Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc 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 Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 222527030.
What is Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut Inc's website?
http://literacycentral.org