International Literacy Association
Connect research and practice to improve the quality of literacy learning across the globe in ways that are respectful, responsive, and ethical. Ila advocates for equitable access to literacies among individuals of all ages and diverse communities as a basic human right and a matter of social justice.
International Literacy Association at a glance
In short: International Literacy Association reported $21K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $20,650 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -9.2% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $4,737,846
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,795,337
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $135,105
- -63.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,935,362
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to International Literacy Association
Open Grants
15 open opportunities from International Literacy Association
Carrice Cummins Outstanding Preservice Educator Award Grant
International Literacy Association
Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Constance McCullough International Research Grant
International Literacy Association
Amount
US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Diane Lapp & James Flood Professional Collaborator Award Grant
International Literacy Association
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who International Literacy Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2022) to $95K (2023). In 2025 it reported $21K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial School District New Castle, DE | To Develop and Enhance Elementary School Library | $95,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,737,846 | $1,795,337 | $1,935,362 | $20,650 | Total only | $135,105 |
| 2024 | $4,796,034 | $1,682,327 | $1,933,105 | $22,750 | Total only | $374,289 |
| 2023 | $4,995,060 | $2,088,616 | $2,060,876 | $95,000 | 1 | $189,618 |
| 2022 | $5,026,239 | $3,175,161 | $2,425,197 | $16,413 | 1 | $200,557 |
| 2021 | $6,658,343 | $4,057,969 | $3,985,999 | $29,000 | Total only | $1,743,502 |
| 2020 | $7,238,561 | $4,618,248 | $7,038,777 | $49,994 | Total only | $296,716 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About International Literacy Association
Based on IRS filings
International Literacy Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in Newark, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. In 2025, it reported $21K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $135K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Literacy Association is led by Nicola Wedderburn, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nicola Wedderburn
Executive Director
Interim Executive Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$90K (2022) → $167K (2025)
J. Helen Perkins
President
Member → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Harris
Director of Finance
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $115K (2025)
Kia Brown-Dudley
Immediate Past President
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Robertson
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Toomer
Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca D. Silverman
Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Corbin
Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Darin Pope
Member
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Young-Suk Kim
Member
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zoi Traga Philippakos
Member
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Delilah Gonzalez
Member
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katina Zammit
Member
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonja Ezell
Member
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Kenneth Kunz (2020–2024) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Molly Ness (2022–2024) — Member
- Former: Marcie Craig Post (2020–2023) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Annette M. Kiberu (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Danielle V. Dennis (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Robert J. Tierney (2021–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Carol Jago (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Dan Mangan (2020–2022) — Director of Advocacy & Public Policy
- Former: Laurie Sharp (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Rachael Gabriel (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Stephen G. Peters (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Juli-Anne Benjamin (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Kathy Headley (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Wendy Carss (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Bernadette Dwyer (2020) — Past President
- Former: Beverly Harris (2020) — Member
- Former: Julia Reynolds (2020) — Member
- Former: Phillip Hall (2020) — Director of Business Solutions
- Former: Susan Paasch (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $167K, to Nicola Wedderburn (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about International Literacy Association
How much does International Literacy Association give each year?
International Literacy Association reported $21K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $23K in grants paid.
How large is International Literacy Association?
International Literacy Association reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is International Literacy Association?
International Literacy Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in Newark, DE. It holds $4.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does International Literacy Association operate?
International Literacy Association has awarded grants in Delaware, Illinois.
What is International Literacy Association's EIN?
International Literacy Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3994293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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