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Literacy Coalition of Central Texas

Public charity · Grantmaker Austin, TX EIN: 80-0078300 Website

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).

Key facts about Literacy Coalition of Central Texas

In short: Literacy Coalition of Central Texas gave $322K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $161K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
80-0078300
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$322,158
Grants made (2025)
2
Average grant
$161,079
Median grant
$161,079
Total assets
$268,382
Primary geography
Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$268K

+10.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$322K

+398.7% YoY

Grant Count

2

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$161K

+398.7% YoY

How Literacy Coalition of Central Texas gives

  • Giving grew 79% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

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

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

States

Cities

AustinHouston

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 2 grants2024 2 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2024) to $322K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $322K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission: $254KEl Buen Samaritano EpiscopalMission$254KManos De Cristo Inc: $68KManos De Cristo Inc$68K

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

2<$50K1$50–100K3$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission Austin, TXTo Further the Organization's Mission$253,862
Manos De Cristo Inc Austin, TXTo Further the Organization's Mission$68,296

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M$4M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$268,382$242,095$229,142
Revenue$1,153,075$795,589$1,867,978
Expenses$1,139,086$800,115$1,933,621

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 30, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

Lisa Stewart — CEO: $92KLisa StewartCEO$92K

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.

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