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Northwest Ohio Literacy Council Inc

  • Lima, OH
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 1987
  • EIN: 34-1560226

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$98.4k (2024)

Expenses
$96.6k (2024)

Total Assets
$125k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$390 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$98,407
Expenses
$96,643
Net Income
$1,764
Net Assets
$124,432
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $52,457
53.3%
Program Services $6,558
6.7%
Investment Income $11,737
11.9%
Net Fundraising $27,655
28.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $124,822
Total Liabilities $390
Net Assets $124,432
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kenneth J Blanchard (Executive Di) $24,000 $0
Bev Miller (Trustee) $0 $0
Katie Barnes (Trustee) $0 $0
Darryl Ball (Trustee) $0 $0
Tim Willoughby (Trustee) $0 $0
Penny Scarrett (Secretary) $0 $0
Chuck Eichleberger (Trustee) $0 $0
Tyler Burklund (Trustee) $0 $0
George Garber (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 21, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$69,502
Expenses
$79,080
Net Income
-$9,578
Net Assets
$118,796
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,911
48.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,767
12.6%
Net Fundraising $26,819
38.6%
Sales of Assets $5
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $120,501
Total Liabilities $1,705
Net Assets $118,796
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kenneth J Blanchard (Executive Di) $22,819 $0
Bev Miller (Trustee) $0 $0
Katie Barnes (Trustee) $0 $0
Darryl Ball (Trustee) $0 $0
Tim Willoughby (Trustee) $0 $0
Penny Scarrett (Secretary) $0 $0
Chuck Eichleberger (Trustee) $0 $0
Tyler Burklund (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 3, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$50,133
Expenses
$64,506
Net Income
-$14,373
Net Assets
$123,755
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,381
22.7%
Program Services $2,425
4.8%
Investment Income $8,957
17.9%
Net Fundraising $27,065
54.0%
Sales of Assets $305
0.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $125,405
Total Liabilities $1,650
Net Assets $123,755
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kenneth J Blanchard (Executive Di) $24,077 $0
Bev Miller (Trustee) $0 $0
Katie Barnes (Trustee) $0 $0
Darryl Ball (Trustee) $0 $0
Tim Willoughby (Trustee) $0 $0
Penny Scarrett (Secretary) $0 $0
Chuck Eichleberger (Trustee) $0 $0
Tyler Burklund (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$58,691
Expenses
$60,715
Net Income
-$2,024
Net Assets
$145,383
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,631
55.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7,942
13.5%
Net Fundraising $15,714
26.8%
Sales of Assets $2,404
4.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $146,927
Total Liabilities $1,544
Net Assets $145,383
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kenneth J Blanchard (Executive Di) $23,077 $0
Bev Miller (Trustee) $0 $0
Katie Barnes (Trustee) $0 $0
Darryl Ball (Trustee) $0 $0
Tim Willoughby (Trustee) $0 $0
Penny Scarrett (Secretary) $0 $0
Chuck Eichleberger (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 13, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$51,007
Expenses
$59,392
Net Income
-$8,385
Net Assets
$147,478
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,465
44.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,222
16.1%
Net Fundraising $19,526
38.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $794
1.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $155,751
Total Liabilities $8,273
Net Assets $147,478
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kenneth J Blanchard (Executive Di) $25,000 $0
Holly Norton (President) $0 $0
Bev Miller (Trustee) $0 $0
Katie Barnes (Trustee) $0 $0
Darryl Ball (Trustee) $0 $0
Tim Willoughby (Trustee) $0 $0
Penny Scarrett (Secretary) $0 $0
Chuck Eichleberger (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on July 7, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$40,507
Expenses
$62,280
Net Income
-$21,773
Net Assets
$151,801
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,334
32.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,779
21.7%
Net Fundraising $16,473
40.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,921
4.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $153,626
Total Liabilities $1,825
Net Assets $151,801
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kenneth J Blanchard (Executive Di) $25,000 $0
Holly Norton (President) $0 $0
Bev Miller (Trustee) $0 $0
Katie Barnes (Trustee) $0 $0
Darryl Ball (Trustee) $0 $0
Tim Willoughby (Trustee) $0 $0
Penny Scarrett (Secretary) $0 $0
Chuck Eichleberger (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 28, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$67,461
Expenses
$66,929
Net Income
$532
Net Assets
$171,088
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $35,521
52.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,304
12.3%
Net Fundraising $23,182
34.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $454
0.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $173,614
Total Liabilities $2,526
Net Assets $171,088
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kenneth J Blanchard (Executive Di) $25,282 $0
Holly Norton (Trustee) $0 $0
Bev Miller (Trustee) $0 $0
Katie Barnes (Trustee) $0 $0
Amy Markum (Trustee) $0 $0
Darryl Ball (Trustee) $0 $0
Tim Willoughby (Trustee) $0 $0
Dr Fred Arzola (President) $0 $0
Penny Scarrett (Trustee) $0 $0
Chuck Eichleberger (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 8, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$72,183
Expenses
$62,508
Net Income
$9,675
Net Assets
$170,509
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $42,377
58.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,254
11.4%
Net Fundraising $21,049
29.2%
Sales of Assets $6
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $497
0.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $172,663
Total Liabilities $2,154
Net Assets $170,509
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kenneth J Blanchard (Executive Di) $25,237 $0
Holly Norton (President) $0 $0
Bev Miller (Trustee) $0 $0
Katie Barnes (Trustee) $0 $0
Amy Markum (Trustee) $0 $0
Carmel Morse (Trustee) $0 $0
Joe Patton (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Darryl Ball (Trustee) $0 $0
Tim Willoughby (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 4, 2018

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$73,468
Expenses
$63,558
Net Income
$9,910
Net Assets
$160,834
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $45,237
61.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,201
11.2%
Net Fundraising $19,834
27.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $196
0.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $167,060
Total Liabilities $6,226
Net Assets $160,834
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kenneth J Blanchard (Executive Di) $25,282 $0
Holly Norton (President) $0 $0
Marjean Warren (Trustee) $0 $0
Bev Miller (Trustee) $0 $0
Ann Pohl (Trustee) $0 $0
Farley Banks (Trustee) $0 $0
Katie Barnes (Trustee) $0 $0
Amy Markum (Trustee) $0 $0
Greg Ratliff (Trustee) $0 $0
Carmel Morse (Trustee) $0 $0
Joe Patton (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Darryl Ball (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 3, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$59,147
Expenses
$59,996
Net Income
-$849
Net Assets
$150,924
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $44,573
75.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7,681
13.0%
Net Fundraising $9,658
16.3%
Sales of Assets -$2,855
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $90
0.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $158,737
Total Liabilities $7,813
Net Assets $150,924
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kenneth J Blanchard (Executive Di) $25,962 $0
Holly Norton (President) $0 $0
Marjean Warren (Trustee) $0 $0
Bev Miller (Trustee) $0 $0
Ann Pohl (Trustee) $0 $0
Farley Banks (Trustee) $0 $0
Katie Barnes (Trustee) $0 $0
Amy Markum (Trustee) $0 $0
Greg Ratliff (Trustee) $0 $0
Carmel Morse (Trustee) $0 $0
Joe Patton (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Darryl Ball (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 11, 2016

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$63,042
Expenses
$56,027
Net Income
$7,015
Net Assets
$150,789
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $46,655
74.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,566
13.6%
Net Fundraising $7,362
11.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $459
0.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $161,265
Total Liabilities $10,476
Net Assets $150,789
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kenneth J Blanchard (Executive Di) $22,115 $0
Holly Norton (President) $0 $0
Marjean Warren (Trustee) $0 $0
Chad Stewart (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Bev Miller (Trustee) $0 $0
Ann Pohl (Trustee) $0 $0
Farley Banks (Trustee) $0 $0
Sandy Calvert (Secretary) $0 $0
Katie Barnes (Trustee) $0 $0
Eric Davis (Treasurer) $0 $0
Amy Markum (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 14, 2015

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$54,362
Expenses
$50,128
Net Income
$4,234
Net Assets
$144,546
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,535
69.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12,012
22.1%
Net Fundraising $4,809
8.8%
Sales of Assets $6
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $158,059
Total Liabilities $13,513
Net Assets $144,546
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kenneth J Blanchard (Executive Direc) $20,000 $0
Becky Hirn (Program Coordin) $8,846 $0
Holly Norton (President) $0 $0
Marjean Warren (Trustee) $0 $0
Chad Stewart (Trustee) $0 $0
Mark Skaja (Treasurer) $0 $0
Bev Miller (Vice President) $0 $0
Ann Pohl (Secretary) $0 $0
Farley Banks (Trustee) $0 $0
Sandy Calvert (Trustee) $0 $0
Katie Barnes (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 7, 2014

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$59,359
Expenses
$39,556
Net Income
$19,803
Net Assets
$140,778
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,462
61.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $13,392
22.6%
Net Fundraising $9,505
16.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $156,492
Total Liabilities $15,714
Net Assets $140,778

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$47,972
Expenses
$45,728
Net Income
$2,244
Net Assets
$120,183
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,750
68.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,583
7.5%
Net Fundraising $11,639
24.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $138,809
Total Liabilities $18,626
Net Assets $120,183

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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