Literacy Action Inc
To build better futures by empowering individuals with literacy, life and work skills and our vision is to break the intergenerational cycle of low literacy and poverty.
Literacy Action Inc at a glance
In short: Literacy Action Inc gave $293K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $73K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $293,342
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $73,336
- Median grant
- $88,000
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Literacy Action Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Georgia State University Foundation ($88K). Together the top 4 received $293K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $293K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University Foundation Atlanta, GA | Basic Adult Education Outreach | $88,000 |
| Goodwill of North Georgia Decatur, GA | General Support | $88,000 |
| Urban League of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Adult Basic Education Programming | $88,000 |
| La Amistad Atlanta, GA | General Support | $29,342 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $187,479 | $1,219,644 | $293,342 | 4 | $37,043 |
| 2023 | $1,470,840 | $1,445,104 | $1,567,897 | — | — | $19,180 |
| 2022 | $1,276,569 | $1,539,429 | $1,352,841 | — | — | $16,218 |
| 2021 | $1,290,377 | $1,510,503 | $1,385,678 | — | — | $13,689 |
| 2019 | $1,063,199 | $1,501,127 | $1,498,139 | — | — | $4,555 |
About Literacy Action Inc
Based on IRS filings
Literacy Action Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Duluth, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $293K. Net investment income was $37K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Literacy Action Inc is led by Sara Totonchi, Interim Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 22 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sara Totonchi
Interim Executive Director
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$26K (2024)
Blake McDaniel
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Addison Meriweather
Trustee
Chair → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Felix
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Calvin Wright
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
David Peterson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lesley Solomon
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Beverly Ferguson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Carolyn Pleiss
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Cassandra Seibles
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jeanette Chuquiure Crawford
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nithya Narasimhan
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tory Winn
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tracie Coker Kambies
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Winnifer Cox
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Rohan Edwards
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Christine Brodnan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
David Dietrichs
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kalle Wood
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Helena Augenstein
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Deirdra Glover
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Penny Palmer
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Sandeep Gill (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Brian Lay (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Theresa Kananen (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Althea Broughton (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Ashley Hamilton (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Brandon Marzo (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Celena Evans (2019) — Trustee
- Former: David Laware (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Iris Feinberg (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Jakathryn Ross (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Kerry McArdle (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: Lauren Lambaise (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Leon Trum (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Meca Mohammed (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Melanee Haywood (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Wall (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Turner (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Renee Livsey (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Rho Thomas (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Ruth Parker (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Tony Olinger (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $26K, to Sara Totonchi (Interim Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Literacy Action Inc
How much does Literacy Action Inc give each year?
Literacy Action Inc gave $293K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Literacy Action Inc's typical grant size?
Literacy Action Inc's median grant in 2024 was $88,000, and its average grant was $73,336, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Literacy Action Inc give grants?
Literacy Action Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (3 grants).
Does Literacy Action Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Literacy Action Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Literacy Action Inc?
Literacy Action Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Duluth, GA.
What is Literacy Action Inc's EIN?
Literacy Action Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1053728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Literacy Action Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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