Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin

What it reported doing in 2024

Subgrant Program - The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin advanced its literacy and educational mission by administering a literacy subgrant program designed to expand high-quality literacy services in underserved communities. Through a competitive application process, the organization awarded subgrants to 17 community-based nonprofits, public schools, and library partners that demonstrated capacity to deliver evidence-based reading instruction and family literacy support.Subgrant recipients used funds to implement activities such as early-grade reading interventions, adult basic education classes, English-language learning programs, and parent engagement workshops. The organization provided technical assistance, progress monitoring, and evaluation tools to ensure program fidelity and measurable outcomes.English as a Second Language Program - The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin advanced its literacy and educational mission by operating five English as a Second Language (ESL) programs for adults and families with limited English proficiency. The program provided structured language instruction, conversation practice, and literacy support to help participants improve communication skills essential for employment, community engagement, and daily living.The organization offered multiple levels of instruction, from beginner to advanced, and provided classes at no cost through partnerships with local schools, community centers, and faith-based organizations. Volunteer instructors and trained staff delivered curriculum-based lessons, while the organization supplied technology, digital learning tools, and individualized tutoring.Book Distribution Program - The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin advanced its literacy and educational mission by expanding access to free, high-quality books for children and families in underserved communities. The organization coordinated book distribution events, partnered with schools, libraries, and community centers, and maintained ongoing outreach to ensure that families with limited resources could obtain reading materials.Through these efforts, the organization distributed more than 6,300 new books to approximately 5000 children and adults. Materials included early-literacy picture books, chapter books, bilingual titles, and family literacy resources. Volunteers assisted with sorting, packaging, and delivering books, while staff provided guidance to families on selecting materials that support reading development at home.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 69.4%; rating input score 69
• Program expense ratio: 70.6%; rating input score 71
• Fundraising efficiency: $26.61 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 66; 66th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 7 of 7 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 2.5%; rating input score 43; 43rd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.73; rating input score 33; 33rd percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.02; rating input score 64; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 81; 81st percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -8.3% per year; rating input score 0; 5th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 13.6% per year; rating input score 100; 76th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 1.1% per year; rating input score 100; 22nd percentile among comparable filings