FUNDING INNOVATION IN ADULT LITERACY TO CHANGE LIVES. WE DO THIS BY: OFFERING FREE BEST PRACTICE WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS AND OTHER ADULT EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS; ENCOURAGING, SUPPORTING, AND SHARING INNOVATIVE PRACTICES, CURRICULUM AND RESOURCES THROUGH OUR FIRST LITERACY LAB PROGRAM GRANT INITIATIVE; AND AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR ADULT LEARNERS WHO ARE STARTING COLLEGE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+24.2% YoY
Revenue
$797K
+62.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$71K
+167.5% YoY
Expenses
$701K
-6.9% YoY
About First Literacy Inc
Based on IRS filings
First Literacy Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $71K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,401,927 | $1,129,162 | $1,268,482 |
| Revenue | $796,853 | $490,804 | $615,900 |
| Expenses | $700,620 | $752,639 | $729,964 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $70,753 | $26,450 | $92,281 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES NOLAN | CHAIRMAN | 1.5 | — |
| HOLLY REEVES | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KARIME ADBEL-HAY | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| JEFFREY P BEALE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1.5 | — |
| RUDY BOZAS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| LAWRENCE FAHEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| COREY GROVES | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| NILAN JAYASINGHE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| OLGA KASPAROVA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| TONY DAY SILVA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| BARBARA GARNER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| LEE KENYON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| THERESA B WITHERELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $152,749 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Literacy Inc?
First Literacy Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BOSTON, MA. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is First Literacy Inc?
As of 2024, First Literacy Inc holds $1.4M in total assets with $797K in annual revenue.
Where does First Literacy Inc operate?
First Literacy Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is First Literacy Inc's EIN?
First Literacy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2997446. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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