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Blue Ridge Literacy

Lva Roanoke Valley

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.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Adult, Continuing Education (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$305k (2023)

Expenses
$237k (2023)

Total Assets
$353k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$2.63k (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 June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$305,055
Expenses
$237,164
Net Income
$67,891
Net Assets
$349,939
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $202,479
66.4%
Program Services $84,922
27.8%
Investment Income $679
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,073
3.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,902
1.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,920
22.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $144,084
60.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $352,569
Total Liabilities $2,630
Net Assets $349,939
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ahoo Salem (Executive Dir.) $50,885 $0 $0
Elvir Berbic (President) $0 $0 $0
Archie Freeman Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Cerebe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Allison Harl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Baker Lloyd (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Risa Katz Albert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carrie Halpin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sissy A Kegley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Martin (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Vydia Permashwar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Evelyne Nzikobanyanka (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheila Umberger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Bond (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Doloris Vest (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$313,781
Expenses
$189,807
Net Income
$123,974
Net Assets
$279,027
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $219,066
69.8%
Program Services $88,209
28.1%
Investment Income $23
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,665
1.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,818
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $155,352
81.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $281,340
Total Liabilities $2,313
Net Assets $279,027
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ahoo Salem (Executive Dir.) $46,125 $0 $0
Elvir Berbic (President) $0 $0 $0
Archie Freeman Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Russ Merritt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alicha Grubb (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lori Baker Lloyd (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Risa Katz Albert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carrie Halpin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sissy A Kegley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Stell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Evelyne Nzikobanyanka (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheila Umberger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Bond (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Karenna Glover (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Doloris Vest (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$177,398
Expenses
$165,137
Net Income
$12,261
Net Assets
$161,316
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $153,031
86.3%
Program Services $17,282
9.7%
Investment Income $15
0.0%
Net Fundraising $4,787
2.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,283
1.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $185,900
Total Liabilities $24,584
Net Assets $161,316
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ahoo Salem (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
Elvir Berbic (Director) $0 $0
Carole Tarrant (Vice President) $0 $0
Russ Merritt (Director) $0 $0
Alicha Grubb (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lori Baker Lloyd (Vice President) $0 $0
Risa Katz Albert (Director) $0 $0
Scott Fell (Director) $0 $0
Sissy A Kegley (Director) $0 $0
Baraka Kasongo (Director) $0 $0
Evelyne Nzikobanyanka (Director) $0 $0
Sheila Umberger (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Smyrnos (President) $0 $0
Aaron Bond (Director) $0 $0
Karenna Glover (Secretary) $0 $0
Doloris Vest (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$206,692
Expenses
$169,261
Net Income
$37,431
Net Assets
$135,631
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $190,332
92.1%
Program Services $2,524
1.2%
Investment Income $1,411
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $7,728
3.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,697
2.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $41,500
24.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $99,298
58.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $153,331
Total Liabilities $17,700
Net Assets $135,631
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ahoo Salem (Executive Dir.) $24,884 $0 $0
Dolores Vest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elvir Berbic (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carole Tarrant (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Russ Merritt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alicha Grubb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Baker Lloyd (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Risa Katz (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Fell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sissy A Kegley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Diane Wiggins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Connie Brockenbrough Vaughn (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Baraka Kasongo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Evelyne Nzikobanyanka (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kat Pascal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheila Umberger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Pratt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Smyrnos (President) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Bond (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karenna Glover (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$159,512
Expenses
$187,230
Net Income
-$27,718
Net Assets
$98,200
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $145,154
91.0%
Program Services $4,297
2.7%
Investment Income $1,468
0.9%
Net Fundraising $5,340
3.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,253
2.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $98,200
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $98,200
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stephanie Holladay (Executive Direc) $0 $0
Elvir Berbic (Director) $0 $0
Carole Tarrant (Vice President) $0 $0
Trish Burch (Director) $0 $0
Alicha Grubb (Director) $0 $0
Lori Baker Lloyd (Vice President) $0 $0
Risa Katz (Vice President) $0 $0
Adam Shores (Director) $0 $0
Sissy A Kegley (Director) $0 $0
Dr Diane Wiggins (Director) $0 $0
Connie Brockenbrough Vaughn (Treasurer) $0 $0
Baraka Kasongo (Director) $0 $0
Evelyne Nzikobanyanka (Director) $0 $0
Kat Pascal (Director) $0 $0
Sheila Umberger (Director) $0 $0
Sandra Pratt (Secretary) $0 $0
Ahoo Salem (New Exec. Dir.) $0 $0
Jennifer Smyrnos (President) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$200,069
Expenses
$183,575
Net Income
$16,494
Net Assets
$125,918
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $193,172
96.6%
Program Services $3,611
1.8%
Investment Income $368
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,635
0.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,283
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,700
22.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $102,003
55.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $125,918
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $125,918
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Stephanie Holladay (Executive Direc) $40,700 $0 $0
Gina French (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carole Tarrant (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Trish Burch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Devine (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lori Baker Lloyd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Risa Katz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Shores (Director) $0 $0 $0
George A Kegley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Diane Wiggins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Connie Brockenbrough Vaughn (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Margie Cundiff (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ellie Hammer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Pratt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Feldmann (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Grace Dean (President) $0 $0 $0
Dave Prosser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ken Tuck (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$166,155
Expenses
$195,201
Net Income
-$29,046
Net Assets
$105,650
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $156,474
94.2%
Program Services $5,938
3.6%
Investment Income $5,135
3.1%
Net Fundraising -$5,940
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,548
2.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $105,650
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $105,650
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Russ Merritt (Executive Direc) $42,000 $0
Gina French (Director) $0 $0
Steve Turner (Director) $0 $0
Trish Burch (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Devine (President) $0 $0
Pam Reilly (Director) $0 $0
Sheila Umberger (Director) $0 $0
Michael Hertz (Vice President) $0 $0
George A Kegley (Director) $0 $0
Carol Tarrant (Vice President) $0 $0
Connie Brockenbrough Vaughn (Treasurer) $0 $0
Margie Cundiff (Director) $0 $0
Ellie Hammer (Director) $0 $0
Jean Holzinger (Secretary) $0 $0
Sandra Pratt (Director) $0 $0
Greg Feldmann (Vice President) $0 $0
Jennifer Grace Dean (Director) $0 $0
Dave Prosser (Director) $0 $0
Dr Ken Tuck (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$207,015
Expenses
$192,365
Net Income
$14,650
Net Assets
$134,696
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $196,272
94.8%
Program Services $3,673
1.8%
Investment Income -$36
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,997
2.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,109
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,000
25.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $69,337
36.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $134,696
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $134,696
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Russ Merritt (Executive Direc) $48,000 $0 $0
Gina French (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Turner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trish Burch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Devine (President) $0 $0 $0
Pam Reilly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheila Umberger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Hertz (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
George A Kegley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Connie Brockenbrough Vaughn (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Margie Cundiff (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ellie Hammer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jean Holzinger (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Pratt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Feldmann (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Dean (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Prossor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Tuck (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$177,972
Expenses
$153,316
Net Income
$24,656
Net Assets
$120,046
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $169,060
95.0%
Program Services $2,058
1.2%
Investment Income $480
0.3%
Net Fundraising $5,533
3.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $841
0.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $120,046
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $120,046
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Russ Merritt (Executive Direc) $46,000 $0
Gina French (President) $0 $0
Steve Turner (Director) $0 $0
Trish Burch (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Devine (Director) $0 $0
Pam Reilly (Director) $0 $0
Sheila Umberger (Director) $0 $0
Michael Hertz (Director) $0 $0
George A Kegley (Director) $0 $0
Paul Beers (Director) $0 $0
Connie Brockenbrough Vaughn (Treasurer) $0 $0
Margie Cundiff (Vice President) $0 $0
Harvey Brookins (Director) $0 $0
Ellie Hammer (Director) $0 $0
Jean Holzinger (Secretary) $0 $0
Sandra Pratt (Director) $0 $0
Greg Feldmann (Vice President) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$156,409
Expenses
$126,381
Net Income
$30,028
Net Assets
$95,390
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $144,404
92.3%
Program Services $3,144
2.0%
Investment Income $2,960
1.9%
Net Fundraising $3,611
2.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,290
1.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $95,390
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $95,390
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Russ Merritt (Executive Direc) $42,000 $0
Gina French (President) $0 $0
Steve Turner (Treasurer) $0 $0
Trish Burch (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Devine (Director) $0 $0
Pam Reilly (Director) $0 $0
Sheila Umberger (Director) $0 $0
Michael Hertz (Director) $0 $0
George A Kegley (Chair; Fin. Dev) $0 $0
Paul Beers (Director) $0 $0
Margie Cundiff (Vice President) $0 $0
Jean Holzinger (Secretary) $0 $0
Greg Feldmann (Vice President) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$139,965
Expenses
$126,996
Net Income
$12,969
Net Assets
$65,362
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $132,025
94.3%
Program Services $1,015
0.7%
Investment Income $2,202
1.6%
Net Fundraising $3,187
2.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,536
1.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $65,362
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $65,362

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$89,202
Expenses
$166,838
Net Income
-$77,636
Net Assets
$52,393
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $80,568
90.3%
Program Services $3,388
3.8%
Investment Income -$793
Net Fundraising $4,621
5.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,418
1.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $52,393
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $52,393

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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