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Mid-State Literacy Council Inc

To provide adult basic literacy and english as a second language instruction to adults using trained volunteers.

Education State College, PA EIN 251304265 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
81/100 · methodology

About Mid-State Literacy Council Inc

Serving Adult Basic Literacy and English Language Acquisition Students in Centre and Clearfield Counties

Founded
Headquarters
State College, PA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B92Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1977

Mission

To provide adult basic literacy and english as a second language instruction to adults using trained volunteers.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B92Z
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: 34.08%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 81
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 28.8% of total expenses ($62,284 of $216,229).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mid-State Literacy Council Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in State College, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its EIN is 251304265. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $183K in annual revenue. 54 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Mid-State Literacy Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100. 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 81 ('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.

Mid-State Literacy Council Inc is located in State College, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years.

Based on official tax filings, Mid-State Literacy Council Inc has $183K 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.

Mid-State Literacy Council Inc is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $183K in annual revenue. The organization has 54 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Mid-State Literacy Council 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.

Mid-State Literacy Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100 (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.

Serving Adult Basic Literacy and English Language Acquisition Students in Centre and Clearfield Counties Mid-State Literacy Council Inc is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1974.

Among education charities registered in United States: Mid-State Literacy Council Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $183K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Mid-State Literacy Council Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mid-State Literacy Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 251304265, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

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

BR
Bridget Schell
Exec. Director

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy W•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AN
Ann E•••••
PRESIDENT & Director
AS
Ashley K•••••
SECRETARY & Director
BR
Brandon R••••••••
Director
BR
Bridget S•••••
Exec. Director
DA
David W••••••••
Director
JO
John B••
Director
KI
Kimberly W••••
TREASURER & Director
MA
Mary D•••••
Director
NA
Nalini K••••••••••••
Director
PA
Pam L•••
VICE-PRESIDENT & Director
RI
Richard M••••••
Director
SU
Susan H•••
Director
WA
Wanda M••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
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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 - 54 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 Mid-State Literacy Council Inc

What is Mid-State Literacy Council Inc?
Mid-State Literacy Council Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in State College, United States. Serving Adult Basic Literacy and English Language Acquisition Students in Centre and Clearfield Counties
When was Mid-State Literacy Council Inc founded?
Mid-State Literacy Council Inc was founded in 1974.
Who leads Mid-State Literacy Council Inc?
Bridget Schell serves as Exec. Director.
Where is Mid-State Literacy Council Inc located?
Headquartered in State College, United States.
What is Mid-State Literacy Council Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Mid-State Literacy Council Inc trustworthy?
Mid-State Literacy Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81 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 Mid-State Literacy Council Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 251304265.
What is Mid-State Literacy Council Inc's website?
http://www.mid-stateliteracycouncil.org