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The Literacy Council

  • Rockford, IL
  • Tax-exempt since March 1986
  • EIN: 36-3412185

Organization summary

Organization summary might be incomplete or out of date

This organization is not listed in the IRS's most recent list of tax exempt organizations, but we have data associated with this Employer Identification Number.

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.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Remedial Reading, Reading Encouragement (NTEE)

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
−$59.2k (2023)

Expenses
$172k (2023)

Total Assets
$0 (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2023

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 April
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
-$59,227
Expenses
$171,624
Net Income
-$230,851
Net Assets
$0
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,595
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,300
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$97,126
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $3,005
1.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $8,162
4.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $0
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Grennell (Executive Di) $3,005 $0 $0
Natalie Hyser Barber (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fran Baze (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Craig Carlson (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Chatfield (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sophia Darr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Lori Fanello (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Fasano (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hintzsche (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Paul Iverson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Malone (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Pickering (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Schoepfer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Stainbrook (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sharon D West (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anntonisha Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Zabel (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 31, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$356,909
Expenses
$419,252
Net Income
-$62,343
Net Assets
$229,879
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $315,007
88.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $13,270
3.7%
Net Fundraising $22,250
6.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,711
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,853
15.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $187,157
44.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $251,853
Total Liabilities $21,974
Net Assets $229,879
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Grennell (Executive Di) $71,050 $0 $7,497
Nicole Fasano (President) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Pickering (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Fran Baze (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hintzsche (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Craig Carlson (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Chatfield (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Sophia Darr (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Dr Lori Fanello (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Natalie Hyser Barber (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Paul Iverson (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Malone (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Schoepfer (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Stainbrook (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Sharon D West (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Anntonisha Williams (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Zabel (Bod) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 27, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$344,578
Expenses
$379,359
Net Income
-$34,781
Net Assets
$292,222
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $300,581
87.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $12,945
3.8%
Net Fundraising $30,491
8.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $561
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,797
20.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $172,204
45.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $360,491
Total Liabilities $68,269
Net Assets $292,222
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Grennell (Executive Di) $49,053 $0 $3,594
Craig Carlson (President) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Fasano (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Pickering (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hintzsche (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Fran Baze (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Chatfield (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Dana Carlson Fustin (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Dr Lori Fanello (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Don Gillingham (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Paul Iverson (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Malone (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Schoepfer (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Stainbrook (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Sharon D West (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Anntonisha Williams (Bod) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 17, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$309,525
Expenses
$416,987
Net Income
-$107,462
Net Assets
$327,003
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $256,360
82.8%
Program Services $39,062
12.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $8,820
2.8%
Net Fundraising $3,196
1.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $556
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $59,597
14.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $204,940
49.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $400,250
Total Liabilities $73,247
Net Assets $327,003
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sheryl Thogerson (Executive Di) $63,605 $0 $1,494
Craig Carlson (President) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Fasano (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Pickering (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hintzsche (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Fran Baze (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Jo Ellen Born (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Dr Lori Fanello (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Dana Carlson Fustin (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Don Gillingham (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Paul Iverson (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Malone (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Schoepfer (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Stainbrook (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Sharon D West (Bod) $0 $0 $0
William Grennell (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 9, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$379,194
Expenses
$389,912
Net Income
-$10,718
Net Assets
$434,465
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $330,541
87.2%
Program Services $42,500
11.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $7,136
1.9%
Net Fundraising -$4,808
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,045
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,421
17.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $180,409
46.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $448,760
Total Liabilities $14,295
Net Assets $434,465
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sheryl Thogerson (Executive Di) $63,847 $0 $1,349
Mike Paterson (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Dr Lori Fanello (President) $0 $0 $0
Craig Carlson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hintzsche (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Fasano (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Fran Baze (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Cook (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Pickering (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Don Gillingham (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Stainbrook (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Newby (Bod) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 30, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$447,217
Expenses
$402,335
Net Income
$44,882
Net Assets
$445,183
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $390,930
87.4%
Program Services $44,733
10.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $12,900
2.9%
Net Fundraising -$6,076
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,730
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,094
16.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $176,392
43.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $473,923
Total Liabilities $28,740
Net Assets $445,183
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sheryl Thogerson (Executive Di) $63,822 $0 $1,151
Mike Paterson (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Dr Lori Fanello (President) $0 $0 $0
Noel Nickel (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hintzsche (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Craig Carlson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Fasano (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Cook (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Pickering (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Don Gillingham (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Paul Hartzog (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Paul Iverson (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Lattimer (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Stainbrook (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Newby (Bod) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 4, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$423,349
Expenses
$417,483
Net Income
$5,866
Net Assets
$400,301
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $362,372
85.6%
Program Services $50,670
12.0%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $11,900
2.8%
Net Fundraising -$1,892
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $298
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $72,050
17.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $192,170
46.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $427,600
Total Liabilities $27,299
Net Assets $400,301
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sheryl Thogerson (Executive Di) $57,182 $0 $8,696
Mike Paterson (President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Lori Fanello (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hintzsche (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Noel Nickel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Bowman (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Cook (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Craig Carlson (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Fasano (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Don Gillingham (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Paul Hartzog (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Paul Iverson (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Lattimer (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Maleeah Cuevas (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Kristin Smith (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Velasco (Bod) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 9, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$271,512
Expenses
$356,438
Net Income
-$84,926
Net Assets
$394,435
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $275,573
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $12,550
4.6%
Net Fundraising -$18,827
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,841
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,144
17.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $162,620
45.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $414,659
Total Liabilities $20,224
Net Assets $394,435
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Waddick (Executive Di) $51,425 $0 $5,502
Mike Paterson (President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Lori Fanello (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hintzsche (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Noel Nickel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Bowman (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Cook (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Maleeah Cuevas (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Fasano (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Don Gillingham (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Paul Hartzog (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Paul Iverson (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Lattimer (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Kristin Smith (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Velasco (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Sheryl Thogerson (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 24, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$467,677
Expenses
$413,556
Net Income
$54,121
Net Assets
$479,361
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $435,122
93.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $11,850
2.5%
Net Fundraising $10,513
2.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,752
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,147
13.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $200,573
48.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $493,547
Total Liabilities $14,186
Net Assets $479,361
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Waddick (Executive Di) $48,410 $0 $8,040
Paul Hartzog (President) $0 $0 $0
Phil Floor (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Dr Lori Fanello (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Velasco (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hintzsche (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Paterson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kristin Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Guevara (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Fassano (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Don Gillingham (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Natalie L Hyser (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Paul Iverson (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Lattimer (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Bowman (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Cook (Bod) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 30, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$442,328
Expenses
$435,950
Net Income
$6,378
Net Assets
$425,240
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $410,686
92.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $10,575
2.4%
Net Fundraising $13,368
3.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $778
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,155
12.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $225,568
51.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $448,642
Total Liabilities $23,402
Net Assets $425,240
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Waddick (Executive Di) $48,410 $0 $8,768
Paul Hartzog (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Becky Rojas (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Phil Floor (President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Lori Fanello (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Velasco (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hintzsche (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Herbert Johnson Jr (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Jon Skorburg (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Rhodes (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Kristin Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gabriel Chavez (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Fassano (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Don Gillingham (Bod) $0 $0 $0
Natalie L Hyser (Bod) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 13, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$439,087
Expenses
$426,576
Net Income
$12,511
Net Assets
$418,862
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $419,245
95.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $10,200
2.3%
Net Fundraising $2,071
0.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $108
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,156
12.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $229,107
53.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $436,672
Total Liabilities $17,810
Net Assets $418,862

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990
Filed on April 9, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$445,109
Expenses
$406,744
Net Income
$38,365
Net Assets
$406,351
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $447,924
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $10,150
2.3%
Net Fundraising -$26,877
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,006
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,776
13.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $210,541
51.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $429,152
Total Liabilities $22,801
Net Assets $406,351

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

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

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
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

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
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

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

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Nonprofit Explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full Form 990 documents, in both PDF and digital formats.

The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

In addition to the raw summary data, we link to PDFs and digital copies of full Form 990 documents wherever possible. This consists of separate releases by the IRS of Form 990 documents processed by the agency, which we update regularly.

We also link to copies of audits nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year since 2016. These audits are copied from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

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Every organization that has been recognized as tax exempt by the IRS has to file Form 990 every year, unless they make less than $200,000 in revenue and have less than $500,000 in assets, in which case they have to file form 990-EZ. Organizations making less than $50,000 don’t have to file either form but do have to let the IRS they’re still in business via a Form 990N "e-Postcard."

Nonprofit Explorer has organizations claiming tax exemption in each of the 27 subsections of the 501(c) section of the tax code, and which have filed a Form 990, Form 990EZ or Form 990PF. Taxable trusts and private foundations that are required to file a form 990PF are also included. Small organizations filing a Form 990N "e-Postcard" are not included in this data.

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  • Raw filing data. Includes EINs and summary financials as structured data.
  • Exempt Organization profiles. Includes organization names, addresses, etc. You can merge this with the raw filing data using EIN numbers.
  • Form 990 documents. Prior to 2017, these documents were obtained and processed by Public.Resource.org and ProPublica. Bulk PDF downloads since 2017 are available from the IRS.
  • Form 990 documents as XML files. Includes complete filing data (financial details, names of officers, tax schedules, etc.) in machine-readable format. Only available for electronically filed documents. Electronic data released prior to October 2021 is also available through Amazon Web Services.
  • Audits. PDFs of single or program-specific audits for nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year. Available for fiscal year 2015 and later.

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Nonprofit Explorer

Browse millions of annual returns filed by tax-exempt organizations with ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer. See details like executive compensation, revenue, expenses and more. Search for an organization or a person, or search the full text of filings.

By Andrea Suozzo, Alec Glassford, Ash Ngu and Brandon Roberts.

Design by Jeff Frankl. Additional development by Ken Schwencke, Mike Tigas, and Sisi Wei.

E-file viewer adapted from IRS e-File Viewer by Ben Getson. Code for scraping audit documents adapated from Govwiki.

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