THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH ADULTS WHO WISH TO READ, WRITE, SPEAK AND UNDERSTAND ENGLISH, HELPING THEM TO INCREASE THEIR COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND TO PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN SOCIETY. THE COUNCIL USES VOLUNTEERS TO ENSURE THAT PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE. DURING THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR, THE LITERACY COUNCIL SERVED 774 ADULTS IN DELAWARE COUNTY OF SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA. AS A RESULT OF WORKING WITH THE LITERACY COUNCIL, ADULT STUDENTS ACHIEVED QUANTITATIVE IMPROVEMENTS IN THEIR LIVES INCLUDING IMPROVED BASIC SKILLS, GED ATTAINMENT, EMPLOYMENT OR RETAINED EMPLOYMENT, U.S. CITIZENSHIP, AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION ENROLLMENT. ALL ADULTS SERVICES BY THE LITERACY COUNCIL IMPROVE THEIR LIVES IN SOME WAY INCLUDING READING TO CHILDREN, BECOMING BETTER INFORMED CITIZENS, AND BECOMING ENGAGED IN THEIR COMMUNITY.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Pennsylvania.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $45k $50k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 6%.
Based on 24,392 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
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Common questions about DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL
What does the Chief Executive Officer of DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL received $45,096 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Pennsylvania, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 6%.
What are DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, DELAWARE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL reported $1.2M in total revenue and $1.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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