Better Business Bureau Report for
Hoosier Hills Literacy League

Better Business Bureau Report issued July 2011
Better Business Bureau Report expires July 2013


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Hoosier Hills Literacy League
Address: 150 Mary Street
  Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Phone: (812) 584-8516
(812) 584-8576
Web Address: www.hoosierhillsliteracyleague.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Formerly known as:Hoosier Hills Adult Literacy League

Year, State Incorporated: 1988, Indiana
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: To strive towards eliminating illiteracy in South Eastern Indiana.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Hoosier Hills Literacy League meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

The Imagination Library Program provides books to children from birth to the age of 5. According to the charity, 790 children enrolled in the program in 2010, with 1,008 children served. Pre-GED Classes Program prepares adults to take the GED test. According to the charity, in 2010, 41 students were served. After the Bell Program provides free tutoring to school-aged children. According to the charity, in 2010, 28 children were served (12 children served from January to May and 18 children served from September to November). In addition, the charity trains and provides on going education, support and materials for tutors, who serve on a volunteer basis. Tutoring is conducted in both individual and small group settings. Also, the charity promotes issues concerning literacy in general.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, Hoosier Hills Literacy League's program expenses were:

  
Imagination Library 25,188
Pre-GED Classes 4,605
Tutoring/English for Speakers of Other Languages 4,490
After the Bell 4,263
Total Program Expenses: $38,546
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Ms. Laura Priebe, Literacy Administrator
Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: Ms. Tisha Linzy
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: School Guidance Counselor

Board Size: 5

Paid Staff Size: 1

*Compensation information not provided to BBB.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

direct mail appeals, grant proposals, cause-related marketing appeals
Fundraising costs were 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $58,844, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

This charity is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on Hoosier Hills Literacy League's IRS Form 990-EZ for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

Source of Funds  
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants 58,844
Total Income $58,844


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 98%  Fund Raising: 1%  Administrative: 1% 

Total income   $58,844
  Program expenses $38,546
  Fund raising expenses 400
  Administrative expenses 238
 
Total expenses   $39,184
Income in Excess of Expenses   19,660
Beginning net assets   12,784
Ending net assets   27,887
Total liabilities  
Total assets   $27,887


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