THE MISSION OF THE LITERACY ASSISTANCE CENTER (LAC) IS TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND THE ADULT EDUCATION SYSTEM, AND TO ADVANCE ADULT LITERACY AS A CORE VALUE IN OUR SOCIETY AND A FOUNDATION FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. SINCE 1983, THE LAC HAS BEEN WORKING TO BUILD THE CAPACITY AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE), ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL), AND HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (HSE) PROGRAMS THAT SERVE NEW YORK'S MOST EDUCATIONALLY AND ECONOMICALLY MARGINALIZED ADULTS AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in New York.
- Base
- $140k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $25k
- Base
- $130k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $20k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Di Median to 75th percentile | $140k | — | — | $25k | $169k $190k |
Chief Techni Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $130k | — | — | $20k | $154k $173k |
Dir. of the Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $115k $129k |
Senior Devel Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $114k $128k |
Dir. of Work Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $112k $125k |
Senior Advis Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $107k $120k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at LITERACY ASSISTANCE CENTER INC equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 2%
from 2022
From $173k in 2022 to $169k in 2023.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 2% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 10%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about LITERACY ASSISTANCE CENTER INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of LITERACY ASSISTANCE CENTER INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of LITERACY ASSISTANCE CENTER INC received $169,317 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in New York, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at LITERACY ASSISTANCE CENTER INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in New York, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at LITERACY ASSISTANCE CENTER INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at LITERACY ASSISTANCE CENTER INC equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are LITERACY ASSISTANCE CENTER INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, LITERACY ASSISTANCE CENTER INC reported $2.4M in total revenue and $2.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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