Literacy Coalition of Central Texas
The Literacy Coalition of Central Texas (LCCT) is a non-profit organization with a mission to transform the lives of adults by providing accessible education services and opportunities for economic advancement. It was founded in 2001 by a network of literacy providers and community leaders to ensure central Texas individuals and families have the skills to reach their full potential. Now 67 members strong, we embed high-quality programming in the business and nonprofit sectors to help strengthen the workforce, bolster nonprofit programs, increase literacy, and build stronger communities.Literacy Coalition of Central Texas provides the following programs through direct service and our partnerships to approx. 1200 unduplicated children/adults annually (approx. 98% non-white, approx. 90% low-income, and approx. 40% self-reporting as victims of violent crimes).
Literacy Coalition of Central Texas at a glance
In short: Literacy Coalition of Central Texas gave $322K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $161K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $322,158
- +398.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $161,079
- +398.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $161,079
- Total assets
- $268,382
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Literacy Coalition of Central Texas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission ($254K). Together the top 2 received $322K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Literacy Coalition of Central Texas gives
- Giving grew 79% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2024) to $322K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $322K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission Austin, TX | To Further the Organization's Mission | $253,862 |
| Manos De Cristo Inc Austin, TX | To Further the Organization's Mission | $68,296 |
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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 | $268,382 | $1,153,075 | $1,139,086 | $322,158 | 2 | — |
| 2024 | $242,095 | $795,589 | $800,115 | $64,599 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $229,142 | $1,867,978 | $1,933,621 | $137,601 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $545,488 | $2,261,589 | $2,592,265 | $179,678 | 1 | $2 |
| 2021 | $629,691 | $2,233,643 | $2,514,909 | $192,004 | 1 | $275 |
| 2020 | $1,058,829 | $3,164,505 | $2,896,024 | $257,754 | 1 | $180 |
About Literacy Coalition of Central Texas
Based on IRS filings
Literacy Coalition of Central Texas is a public charity focused on Education, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $268K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $322K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Literacy Coalition of Central Texas is led by Lisa Stewart, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Stewart
CEO
CFO → CFO & Then Interim CEO, 2023
CFO & Then Interim CEO → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$25K (2022) → $92K (2025)
Seth Winick
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Vice Chair, 2023
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Caperton
Board Finance Chair
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Board Finance Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Lauer
Board Member
Chair → Board Chair, 2021
Board Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Pinsker
Board Member
Director → Board Finance Chair, 2022
Board Finance Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Tagle
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Brown
Board Vice Chair
Director → Board Secretary, 2022
Board Secretary → Board Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Fernandez
Board Secretary
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Board Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Joel Carrillo-Jacques (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Francisco Sacasa (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Shelly Cruz (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Marcus Strenk (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Janet Torres (2021–2023) — CEO
- Former: Evan Erdberg (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nicole Prescott (2020–2022) — Board Vice Chair
- Former: Shannon Spriggs-Murdoch (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brenda Coleman-Beattie (2020–2021) — Interim CEO
- Former: Alan Mayer (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Bianca Garcia (2020) — Director
- Former: Christina Torres (2020) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Perch (2020) — CFO
- Former: Ian Burk (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Jim Skelding (2020) — Director
- Former: Joey Gray (2020) — Director
- Former: Kim Davis (2020) — Director
- Former: Melanie Moore (2020) — CEO
- Former: Monica Fernandes (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Rajiv Bala (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Selena Munoz (2020) — Chief Programs Officer
- Former: Shannon Spriggs Murdoch (2020) — Director
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 $92K, to Lisa Stewart (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Literacy Coalition of Central Texas
How much does Literacy Coalition of Central Texas give each year?
Literacy Coalition of Central Texas gave $322K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $65K across 2 grants.
How large is Literacy Coalition of Central Texas?
Literacy Coalition of Central Texas reported $268K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Literacy Coalition of Central Texas?
Literacy Coalition of Central Texas is a public charity focused on Education, based in Austin, TX. It holds $268K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Literacy Coalition of Central Texas operate?
Literacy Coalition of Central Texas has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Literacy Coalition of Central Texas's EIN?
Literacy Coalition of Central Texas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0078300. 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 March 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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