2026-01-21T10:45:54-08:00 2025-06-30 202571677 CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC 242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 990 2024-07-01 561691110 Blue Ridge Literacy Council Inc BLUE 8286963811 PO Box 1728 Hendersonville NC 28793 Kelly Hart Executive Director 8286963811 2026-01-21 true true Todd Oldenburg P02281691 8282360206 2026-01-21 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Literacy Connection Kelly Hart PO Box 1728 Hendersonville NC 28793 505187 false X www.litconnection.org X 1989 NC Literacy Connection is dedicated to transforming lives by cultivating literacy skills that promote social and economic success. 11 11 7 78 0 0 279611 491509 3375 0 7132 5395 5269 -9488 295387 487416 0 0 181053 172601 0 17195 88102 107644 269155 280245 26232 207171 217696 455388 3107 25580 214589 429808 X Literacy Connection is dedicated to transforming lives by cultivating literacy skills that promote social and economic success. false true 197610 0 0 In the 2024-25 program year, Literacy Connection served 193 adult learners from 13 countries. Program outcomes included: -73 students improved English language and literacy skills through one-on-one tutoring and community-based classes. -28 students participated in U.S. Citizenship Preparation tutoring, with 12 naturalizing during the year. -60 senior citizens gained digital literacy skills through community workshops. The organization trained and supported 64 volunteer tutors who contributed 4,211 hours of service. New partnerships with three local nonprofits expanded program reach and collaboration. Following the loss of its building during Hurricane Helene, Literacy Connection secured over $100,000 in contributions and $80,000 in Grant funds to replace materials, restore operations, and maintain program delivery with minimal interruption. 197610 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 7 0 7 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 11 11 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false NC X Kelly Hart 8286963811 204 6th Ave W Hendersonville NC 28739 Kelly Hart Executive Director 40.00 X 32182 0 397 Eduardo Trevino President 3.00 X X 0 0 0 David Ellis Vice President 1.50 X X 0 0 0 Jennifer Cauley Treasurer 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Christa Hemans Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Kathy Allen Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Milton Butterworth Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Carrie Ann Chandler Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Gail Garren Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 David Maupin Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Michelle Reynolds Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Maria Rodriguez Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 32182 0 397 false false false 45917 16613 20075 408904 11585 491509 10091 0 10091 67 4629 -67 -4629 -4696 0 0 -4696 1400 16613 10315 -8915 0 -8915 1987 2760 -773 -773 Other Income 999999 200 200 0 0 200 487416 200 0 -4293 90034 76529 9004 4501 64698 54992 6471 3235 1435 1220 143 72 16434 13967 1645 822 9488 0 9488 0 1431 0 1431 0 20092 621 15378 4093 2542 2178 256 108 12840 10724 1242 874 19563 15764 1957 1842 8851 6023 1885 943 2760 2628 88 44 552 0 552 0 1550 0 1550 0 Teaching Materials 10137 10137 0 0 Volunteer Recognition 816 816 0 0 Training 1608 1608 0 0 Dues 1009 0 1009 0 14405 403 13341 661 280245 197610 65440 17195 26303 33258 40138 251453 703 1274 5100 4736 552 4628 4184 145924 160119 217696 455388 3107 25580 3107 25580 X 115293 252520 99296 177288 214589 429808 217696 455388 207171 8048 X true X false true false X 0 184079 193708 243798 279611 491509 1392705 0 0 184079 193708 243798 279611 491509 1392705 63908 1328797 3782 7470 7362 5835 10091 34540 0 0 0 0 2167 200 2367 1429612 31757 0.92950 0.97390 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Gross Special Event Income 2020: 0. Description: Miscellaneous 2020: 0. 2021: 0. 2022: 0. 2023: 2167. 2024: 200. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 53296 7399 463 60232 47572 6131 407 53296 45333 4429 1803 387 47572 53504 40 -6167 1659 385 45333 40450 13398 344 53504 1.00000 false false 0 0 4736 552 4184 4184 X Pt X, Line 2 Blue Ridge Literacy Council is exempt from federal income taxes under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the Code, however, income from certain activities not related to the organizations tax-exempt purpose may be subject to taxation as unrelated business income. The organization had less than $1,000 of income from unrelated business activities in 2024-25 and was, therefore, not required to file Federal Form 990-T (Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return). The organization believes that it has appropriate support for all tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. Pt V, Line 4 The purpose of the endowment is to generate investment income to supplement operating funds. Luncheon 18013 16613 1400 350 2853 7112 18013 16613 1400 350 2853 7112 10315 -8915 Pt VI, Line 4 During the year the Literacy Connection completed a review of the governing policies and made significant updates to these policies. Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is prepared by independent accountants, reviewed by management, presented to the Board for review, proposed revisions and final approval. Pt VI, Line 12c Annually conflict of interest statements are required to be signed by each Board member. The statements affirm that the policy has been read & either that no conflict of interest exists or discloses any such conflict. Pt VI, Line 15a In the annual budgeting process, the Board approves a budget line for aggregate salary expense. Thereafter, individual salaries and salary increases for employees are determined by the Executive Director. The Board of Directors sets the Executive Director salary after a performance review and a check of comparable salary information for nonprofit organizations with similar budgets. Pt VI, Line 18 Forms 990 are available upon request. Form 1023 is available upon request. Pt VI, Line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and reviewed financial statements are available upon request. Pt III, Line 3 The entity ceased its youth programming during the year.