First Literacy, Inc.

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aka First Literacy, Inc. | Boston, MA | firstliteracy.org

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EIN: 04-2997446

Contributions tax deductible
as of September 2023

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
as of September 18, 2023

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Mission

First Literacy's mission is to ensure that adults with low-literacy or limited English proficiency have high-quality educational opportunities that enable them to thrive as individuals and as family members, in their workplaces, and in their communities. We accomplish our mission by offering best practice workshops for teachers and other adult education professionals; encouraging, supporting, and disseminating innovative practices and resources through the First Literacy Lab initiative, and awarding scholarships and providing mentors for adult learners who are starting college.

Ruling year info

1988

Executive Director

Ms. Terry Witherell

Main address

160 Boylston Street 2nd Floor

Boston, MA 02116 USA

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Formerly known as

Boston Adult Literacy Fund

EIN

04-2997446

Subject area info

Adult education

Adult literacy

Urban development

Population served info

Adults

Academics

NTEE code info

Adult, Continuing Education (B60)

Urban, Community (S31)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

The needs of adults with low-literacy or limited English proficiency are well-documented. Poor adult literacy skills translate to poorer health and fewer economic opportunities as adult learner are often unqualified for jobs that pay a family-sustaining wage. The scarcity of resources to provide adequate classes to adult learners is also well-known. State appropriations for the Adult Basic Education (ABE) system declined 30% in MA between FY2001 - 2019 after adjusting for inflation. Unlike their K-12 counterparts, ABE teachers often enter the field with little training to meet the needs of learners who represent a range of ages and cultures. As with the adult learners they teach, adult educators are not alike: they have different life experiences, work in a variety of program types, and have a range of approaches and motivations for teaching. First Literacy hopes to help adult learners and the teachers who educate them.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

First Literacy Scholarships

Adult learners who have successfully completed basic studies in an ABE program and are pursuing advanced education are eligible for a First Literacy Scholarship. Recipients are awarded scholarships in recognition of their educational achievements and potential, their commitment to community service, and their resiliency and perseverance in the face of hardship. To ensure that scholarship recipients succeed, First Literacy provides peer mentors, a key component missing from conventional aid. Scholarship recipients are paired with one another to navigate the challenging landscape of college. Our findings suggest that while the scholarship makes going back to school possible, the mentorship is what makes school a success.

Population(s) Served

Adults

First Literacy Professional Development Workshops

First Literacy's professional development workshops are designed to give the programs and program staff the knowledge, skills and resources needed to improve, revise, and expand the classes and services they offer to adult learners. The goals for the workshops are:To contribute to the ongoing professional development of ABE program staff in Greater Boston;To support ongoing development of ABE programs in Greater Boston;To promote the use of best, evidence-based practices among ABE program staff and programs; To draw upon the expertise of experienced ABE staff and help develop new leaders in the field; andTo promote networking of ABE professionals in Greater Boston.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Academics

First Literacy Lab Initiative

The goal of the First Literacy Lab initiative is to provide grants to stimulate and support the development, trial, and implementation of ABE educational resources and practices that have an impact on specific students, programs, and the ABE field in general. The First Literacy Lab initiative strengthens individual programs and the Adult Basic Education (ABE) field by cultivating innovative ideas and creative problem-solving. Grants are made in the amount of up to $5,000.00 and are open to all ABE non-profit programs in Massachusetts. First Literacy Lab Grants are unique in the field. They provide flexible funding which is not available from traditional funding sources. They give educators the resources they need to directly impact adult learners. They strengthen the entire ABE field by sharing the findings of First Literacy Lab projects. They provide grant recipients with on-site technical assistance and support in implementing projects.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Where we work

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

First Literacy's goal is to improve the lives of adult learners and their families through education and help adult educators gain the skills they need to effectively teach their students.

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

Founded 30 years ago, First Literacy’s mission is to ensure that adults with low-literacy or limited English proficiency have high-quality educational opportunities that enable them to thrive as individuals and as family members, in their workplaces, and in their communities. We know that by supporting the front line in adult education—teachers, tutors and program administrators—students benefit. Our goals are to:

offer free best practice workshops for teachers and other adult education professionals;
encourage, support, and share innovative practices, curriculum and resources through our First Literacy Lab program grant initiative; and
award scholarships and provide support for adult learners who are starting college.

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

First Literacy has both a strong and diverse donor community and a strong and talented staff with decades of experience in the adult literacy arena.

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

The most notable measure of First Literacy's success is that, through our efforts, 50,000 adults have reached their educational goals. Included in this number are 500 literacy program graduates who have received college scholarships. First Literacy has also raised awareness and allocated more than $6 million for adult literacy efforts since 1990. With additional funding, we could reach many more adult learners and their educators.

Financials

First Literacy, Inc.

Fiscal year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

Financial documents

Yes, financials were audited by an independent accountant.

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

9.03

Average of 53.38 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

2.7

Average of 3.3 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

10%

Average of 12% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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First Literacy, Inc.

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$388,542
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	($23,542)
Special Events	$102,704
Sales	$0
Other	$7,770
Total Revenue	$475,474

Expenses
Program Services	$455,458
Administration	$38,704
Fundraising	$140,856
Total Expenses	$635,018
Net Gain/Loss	($159,544)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$15,968
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$1,083
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$11,065
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$363,516
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$31,393
Special Events	$104,383
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$499,292

Expenses
Program Services	$520,336
Administration	$38,937
Fundraising	$138,391
Total Expenses	$697,664
Net Gain/Loss	($198,372)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$15,059
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$1,086
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$9,277
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$354,442
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$56,558
Special Events	($614)
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$410,386

Expenses
Program Services	$476,529
Administration	$128,913
Fundraising	$63,804
Total Expenses	$669,246
Net Gain/Loss	($258,860)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$35,428
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$1,028
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$9,429
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$360,418
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$42,427
Special Events	$1,222
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$404,067

Expenses
Program Services	$470,691
Administration	$72,340
Fundraising	$45,157
Total Expenses	$588,188
Net Gain/Loss	($184,121)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$18,802
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$843
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$8,088
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$385,629
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$71,665
Special Events	($13,930)
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$443,364

Expenses
Program Services	$471,469
Administration	$52,179
Fundraising	$65,306
Total Expenses	$588,954
Net Gain/Loss	($145,590)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$16,343
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$812
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$7,091
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$441,481
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$39,947
Special Events	$8,024
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$489,452

Expenses
Program Services	$467,440
Administration	$47,923
Fundraising	$41,464
Total Expenses	$556,827
Net Gain/Loss	($67,375)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$15,492
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$815
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$7,248
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$424,134
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$171,173
Special Events	$24,558
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$619,865

Expenses
Program Services	$372,881
Administration	$41,802
Fundraising	$37,540
Total Expenses	$452,223
Net Gain/Loss	$167,642

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$14,580
Advertising & Promotion	$2,145
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$816
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$7,132
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$398,863
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$40,210
Special Events	($10,330)
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$428,743

Expenses
Program Services	$377,043
Administration	$39,462
Fundraising	$27,350
Total Expenses	$443,855
Net Gain/Loss	($15,112)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$15,434
Advertising & Promotion	$4,374
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$978
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$7,126
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$551,492
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$86,763
Special Events	($23,257)
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$614,998

Expenses
Program Services	$409,017
Administration	$37,036
Fundraising	$25,459
Total Expenses	$471,512
Net Gain/Loss	$143,486

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$15,768
Advertising & Promotion	$5,532
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$981
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$7,594
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$436,743
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$79,053
Special Events	($27,100)
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$488,696

Expenses
Program Services	$414,607
Administration	$45,184
Fundraising	$38,881
Total Expenses	$498,672
Net Gain/Loss	($9,976)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$16,755
Advertising & Promotion	$4,129
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$1,020
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$9,009
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$616,791
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$57,238
Special Events	($18,787)
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$655,242

Expenses
Program Services	$437,265
Administration	$72,398
Fundraising	$55,896
Total Expenses	$565,559
Net Gain/Loss	$89,683

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$18,548
Advertising & Promotion	$2,843
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$1,015
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$9,721
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$391,883
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$66,691
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$458,574

Expenses
Program Services	$390,171
Administration	$86,166
Fundraising	$64,160
Total Expenses	$540,497
Net Gain/Loss	($81,923)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$26,633
Advertising & Promotion	$4,604
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$891
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$10,677
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$509,479
Government Grants	$55,207
Program Services	$0
Investments	$89,227
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$653,913

Expenses
Program Services	$422,827
Administration	$89,737
Fundraising	$133,316
Total Expenses	$645,880
Net Gain/Loss	$8,033

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$26,161
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$898
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$12,038
Legal Fees	$5,960
Pension Plan Contributions	$8,248
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$465,674
Government Grants	$57,945
Program Services	$0
Investments	$92,281
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$615,900

Expenses
Program Services	$491,619
Administration	$97,454
Fundraising	$140,891
Total Expenses	$729,964
Net Gain/Loss	($114,064)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$32,364
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$1,224
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$12,674
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$7,908
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

First Literacy, Inc.

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Assets	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Contributions	$388,542
Cash & Equivalents	$510,768	$561,619	$50,851
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$11,000	$74,450	$63,450
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$1,243,967	$731,661	($512,306)
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$39,104	$34,610	($4,494)
Other	$2,655	$25,656	$23,001
Total Assets	$1,807,494	$1,427,996	($379,498)

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$2,751	$16,143	$13,392
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$2,751	$16,143	$13,392

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$179,769	$114,999	-$64,770
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$50,000	$50,000	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$229,769	$164,999	($64,770)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$1,574,974	$1,246,854	($328,120)
Net Assets	$1,804,743	$1,411,853	($392,890)

Assets	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Contributions	$363,516
Cash & Equivalents	$561,619	$218,506	($343,113)
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$74,450	$2,500	($71,950)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$731,661	$1,090,100	$358,439
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$34,610	$30,115	($4,495)
Other	$25,656	$6,552	($19,104)
Total Assets	$1,427,996	$1,347,773	($80,223)

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Accounts Payable	$16,143	$22,899	$6,756
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$16,143	$22,899	$6,756

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$114,999	$64,090	-$50,909
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$50,000	$50,000	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$164,999	$114,090	($50,909)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$1,246,854	$1,210,784	($36,070)
Net Assets	$1,411,853	$1,324,874	($86,979)

Assets	Jul 01, 2010	Jun 30, 2011	Change
Contributions	$354,442
Cash & Equivalents	$218,506	$40,642	($177,864)
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$2,500	$1,050	($1,450)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$1,090,100	$1,216,878	$126,778
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$30,115	$26,437	($3,678)
Other	$6,552	$3,242	($3,310)
Total Assets	$1,347,773	$1,288,249	($59,524)

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2010	Jun 30, 2011	Change
Accounts Payable	$22,899	$27,153	$4,254
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$22,899	$27,153	$4,254

First Literacy, Inc.

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$105,734	$40,030	$28,376	$245,270	-$295,339
As % of expenses	21.6%	7.2%	5.3%	38.2%	-40.8%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	$97,634	$33,850	$22,196	$242,179	-$301,879
As % of expenses	19.6%	6.0%	4.1%	37.5%	-41.4%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$488,696	$655,242	$458,574	$653,913	$615,900
Total revenue, % change over prior year	-20.5%	34.1%	-30.0%	42.6%	-5.8%
Program services revenue	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	3.4%	2.8%	4.5%	2.8%	2.9%
Government grants	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	8.4%	9.4%
All other grants and contributions	83.8%	91.3%	85.5%	77.9%	75.6%
Other revenue	12.7%	5.9%	10.0%	10.9%	12.0%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$490,572	$559,379	$534,317	$642,789	$723,424
Total expenses, % change over prior year	6.4%	14.0%	-4.5%	20.3%	12.5%
Personnel	53.0%	59.1%	58.5%	60.7%	59.3%
Professional fees	8.8%	8.3%	9.9%	9.4%	9.3%
Occupancy	14.9%	13.4%	13.2%	12.4%	10.7%
Interest	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Pass-through	16.3%	12.6%	12.3%	10.5%	13.7%
All other expenses	7.0%	6.7%	6.0%	6.9%	7.1%

Full cost components (estimated)	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$498,672	$565,559	$540,497	$645,880	$729,964
One month of savings	$40,881	$46,615	$44,526	$53,566	$60,285
Debt principal payment	$0	$0	$0	$0	$57,945
Fixed asset additions	$0	$0	$0	$0	$39,240
Total full costs (estimated)	$539,553	$612,174	$585,023	$699,446	$887,434

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Months of cash	2.8	2.1	3.6	3.3	2.7
Months of cash and investments	27.9	25.1	28.6	28.6	19.8
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	25.6	23.3	25.0	25.4	17.0

Balance sheet composition	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Cash	$114,901	$98,774	$162,295	$176,908	$162,561
Investments	$1,023,678	$1,073,311	$1,109,960	$1,354,939	$1,030,332
Receivables	$28,000	$157,450	$61,000	$112,000	$36,000
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$71,759	$71,759	$71,759	$71,759	$110,999
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	78.5%	87.1%	95.7%	100.0%	70.5%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	0.5%	2.4%	6.9%	8.3%	10.4%
Unrestricted net assets	$1,061,591	$1,095,441	$1,117,637	$1,359,816	$1,057,937
Temporarily restricted net assets	$72,053	$218,192	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$50,000	$0	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$122,053	$218,192	$132,629	$153,500	$78,500
Total net assets	$1,183,644	$1,313,633	$1,250,266	$1,513,316	$1,136,437

Key data checks

Key data checks	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Executive Director

Ms. Terry Witherell

Terry Witherell became the Executive Director of First Literacy on July 2019. As ED, she is responsible for overall management and operations of First Literacy. Prior to assuming the position, Ms. Witherell worked in a variety of roles at Catholic Extension for 8 years, most recently as Senior Director of Mission. Catholic Extension is a nonprofit organization that supports the poorest areas of the United States. She holds a BA in English from Boston College; a Master of Arts in Counseling from Boston College; and a Master of Theological Studies, also from Boston College.

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

First Literacy, Inc.

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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First Literacy, Inc.

Board of directors
as of 06/15/2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Board of directors data

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Board chair

Mr. James Nolan

Citi

Term: 2022 -

Jeffrey Beale

Eaton Vance Management, retired

James Nolan

Citi

Ann Noble-Kiley

Community member

Christopher Walsh

Cushman & Wakefield

Holly Reeves

PricewaterhouseCooper

Lawrence Fahey

Eaton Vance Management

Olga Kasparova

Deloitte

Ryan Tosi

K&L Gates

Ciro Valiente

Univision

Corey Groves

State Street

Nilan Jayasinghe

John Hancock

Holly Reeves

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Julie Paris

Akamai Technologies

Michelle Wu

Mayor of Boston

Steven Stanton

Stanton & Associates

Board leadership practices

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 9/8/2022

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Female, Not transgender (cisgender)

Sexual orientation

Heterosexual or straight

Disability status

Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

We do not display disability information for organizations with fewer than 15 staff.

First Literacy, Inc.

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Mission

Is this your nonprofit?

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

Our programs

First Literacy Scholarships

First Literacy Professional Development Workshops

First Literacy Lab Initiative

Where we work

Goals & Strategy

Charting impact

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

Financials

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Liquidity in 2022 info

9.03

Months of cash in 2022 info

2.7

Fringe rate in 2022 info

10%

Funding sources info

Assets & liabilities info

Financial data

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

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Business model indicators

Capital structure indicators

Key data checks

Operations

Documents

Executive Director

Ms. Terry Witherell

Number of employees

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Compensation data

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Board of directors data

Mr. James Nolan

Board leadership practices

Board orientation and education

CEO oversight

Ethics and transparency

Board composition

Board performance

Organizational demographics

Leadership

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Liquidity in 2022

Months of cash in 2022

Fringe rate in 2022

Funding sources

Assets & liabilities