Mission
To enrich lives and expand the knowledge of children, adults and families through diverse educational programs that advance literacy in its many forms and to promote lifelong learning, which results in an informed and empowered community.
Public Charity
Literacy Council of Highlands Inc
Based in Highlands, NC, Literacy Council of Highlands Inc operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $536K in revenue, $600K in expenses, $846K in total assets for fiscal year 2024. Imperigo tracks 28 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $784K.
EIN: 561883637
Highlands, NC
Education
NTEE: B
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$536K
Total Expenses$600K
Total Assets$846K
Grant Records28
Funding Total$784K
Filing Years2019–2024
Where $100 goes at Literacy Council of Highlands Inc
How Literacy Council of Highlands Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$61
Programs
the work itself
$28
Management
running the organization
$11
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $61 for programs
$21
Pre-K Program
$20
After-School and Tutoring Programs
$20
Adult Programs
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
THE LITERACY & LEARNING CENTER'S FREE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
$23,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$105,000
IMPACT / WELL-BEING GRANTS
$51,063
IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
$36,500
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$31,000
Showing up to 5 of 28 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Board Member
Bill Lathem
Executive Director
Bonnie Potts
Treasurer
Daryl Griswold
Chair
Jane Jerry
Board Member
John Golwen
Board Member
Lesley Galloway
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $536K | $600K | $846K |
| 2023 | $810K | $612K | $907K |
| 2022 | $474K | $420K | $753K |
| 2020 | $333K | $338K | $700K |
| 2019 | $685K | $339K | $673K |
Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue declined from $685K to $536K (-22%), with total assets most recently reported at $846K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.