LITERACY SOURCE
SEATTLE, WA · Education
Mission
LITERACY SOURCE PARTNERS WITH ADULTS WORKING TO GAIN SKILLS AND EDUCATION TO CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEMSELVES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY. LITERACY SOURCE MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR ADULTS TO GAIN THE BASIC LITERACY SKILLS THEY NEED IN ORDER TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, TO FIND A JOB, TO ACHIEVE LIFE GOALS, AND TO CREATE A BETTER, MORE HOPEFUL FUTURE. AT THE HEART OF OUR WORK IS TEACHING ADULT LEARNERS TO READ, WRITE AND DO BASIC MATH. THAT'S BECAUSE PROFICIENCY IN THESE AREAS IS A GAME-CHANGER FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE OTHERWISE UNABLE TO ATTAIN EMPLOYMENT, THRIVE IN SCHOOL, GAIN CITIZENSHIP AND PURSUE OTHER LIFE OPPORTUNITIES. OUR LEARNERS RANGE IN AGE FROM 18-88, SPEAK MORE THAN 40 LANGUAGES, AND REPRESENT OVER 50 NATIONS. WITH A SMALL PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND OVER 200 VOLUNTEERS, LITERACY SOURCE PROVIDES ALMOST 50,000 HOURS OF SMALL GROUP AND INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION FOR 700 ADULT LEARNERS EACH YEAR, INCLUDING: . BASIC SKILLS INSTRUCTION IN READING, WRITING AND MATH . ENGLISH FOR SPEAKE
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2022.
Who funds LITERACY SOURCE
$1.5M in foundation grants on record from 16 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Homesight | $564K | 2 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $450K | 4 |
| Homesight Community Development | $269K | 1 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $233K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $92K | 3 |
| Greater Manhattan Community Foundation | $80K | 3 |
| Employees of Community Fund of the Boeing | $50K | 1 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | $32K | 1 |
| Seattle Foundation | $22K | 3 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $12K | 2 |
Leadership
SHIRA ROSEN — CO-EXEC DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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