PAVE East Texas, previously Literacy Council of Tyler
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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PAVE East Texas, previously Literacy Council of Tyler meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"it exists to improve the lives of individuals by eliminating illiteracy through educational services."
Year, State Incorporated:
1990, TX
Also Known As:
Literacy Council of Tyler
Since it has been shown that adult literacy services are critical for economic development and also for children's success in school, Literacy Council of Tyler provides the following services to adults: Basic Literacy, GED Test Preparation, and English as a Second Language. LCOT enrolls about 2,300 adult students every year and provides services at about 16 different sites in the Smith County area. Instruction is provided at no cost to the adult student, but students do pay a $30 book fee. LCOT has been providing these services since 1990 and has received local, state, and national recognition for its programs. Each new student spends six hours in enrollment. During this time, assessment is completed so that the student and the teacher will know the nature of the educational gaps. Most students are put on a 2-6 week waiting list prior to receiving instruction. Once a student does receive instruction he/she may continue to participate as long as he/she maintains 75% attendance and continues to show progress on a standardized test.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, PAVE East Texas, previously Literacy Council of Tyler's program expenses were:
| Programs | $3,871,036 |
| Total Program Expenses | $3,871,036 |
Chief Executive
Whitney Patterson, Executive Director
Compensation*
$111,500
Chair of the Board
Ikey Eason, Owner/Operator
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Chick-fil-A
Board Size
23
Paid Staff Size
46
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on PAVE East Texas, previously Literacy Council of Tyler's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Grants | $3,246,622 |
| Contributions of Cash and Other Financial Assets | $286,922 |
| Net Change on Beneficial Interest Receivable | $280,824 |
| Contributions of Nonfinancial Assets | $179,558 |
| Foundations | $117,250 |
| Special Events Net | $80,958 |
| Other | $3,258 |
| Interest | $1,716 |
| Total Income | $4,197,108 |
Programs: 91% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 7%
| Total Income | $4,197,108 |
| Total expenses: | $4,272,857 |
| Program expenses | $3,871,036 |
| Fundraising expenses | $99,247 |
| Administrative expenses | $292,700 |
| Other expenses | $9,874 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-75,749 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $3,475,439 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $3,399,690 |
| Total Liabilities | $440,196 |
| Total Assets | $3,839,887 |
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