Financial Report
Our strategic focus inspires our teams to work together to amplify our impact and maximize every dollar.
A Year of Action, Innovation, and Impact in Adult Literacy
As the demands of everyday life continue to evolve, it’s our job to ensure adult education programs have the tools and resources that will help adults build the reading, writing, math, language, and digital skills to more confidently and effectively navigate the world around them.
Adults enroll in programs because they want to open new doors in their lives. They are motivated by the opportunity to advance their careers. Others are excited about sharing the joy of reading with loved ones, young and old, or navigating life in a new country. Whatever the reason someone enters an adult education program, it’s incumbent on us, as a field, to be prepared with the best tools and knowledge to help today’s adults reach their goals.
This past year, the ProLiteracy team was diligent in supporting adult educators and learners in every way.
Our Distance Learning program moved into its second year partnering with employers to meet learners where they are—with virtual classrooms. With 26 participating employers, the success of this program is measured in career advancement for the learners, improved productivity for the employer, growing enrollment, and student outcomes. This is proof that when we reconsider how we reach adults; we can make an impact.
We meticulously developed the most up-to-date and relevant instructional materials that not only reflect the world and workplaces of today but also effectively teach the GED®, TABE®, and language skills that are proven to advance adults toward their goals.
Our dedication to professional development hit new heights with our first Professional Development Institute, our most impactful Conference on Adult Education, and meaningful professional learning through our Teacher Training Plus initiative in partnership with the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.
In a year where funding seemed to be anything but certain for adult education programs, our National Book Fund, Literacy Opportunity Fund, and Mobile Learning Fund grants remained critical lifelines that allowed many programs to continue providing service and supported more than 50,000 learners. I think you’ll find their stories as inspiring as I did.
I hope you enjoy reading about our impact this year with a look at some of our brightest accomplishments of fiscal year 2025.
Mark Vineis, CEO
About ProLiteracy
There are 59 million adults in the US, and nearly 800 million worldwide, who read at or below the lowest levels. These individuals have the ability to more fully participate in society and improve their personal outcomes with improved reading, writing, math, and computer skills.
Yet, as a field, we are reaching less than 10% of adults in need of services. ProLiteracy’s mission is to remove barriers to education, like the stigma attached to adult literacy, and to equip adult education programs with the training and tools to help adults with low skills rise up and reach their goals. We aim to build equity in educational access to create stronger, healthier communities through literacy.
Reading not only opens the doors of imagination: it also catalyzes personal and professional opportunities in more ways than we can count. Learners should be proud of their courage, ambition, and determination—and all of us should aspire to support that bold and important work.
Kate Costello-Sullivan, Board of Directors Chairperson
Our Impact in 2025
Over the past year, we have worked with purpose to focus our efforts on opening doors to high-quality learning for adults seeking new opportunities. The stories that follow demonstrate the meaningful impact of that work.
ProLiteracy Grants at Work: More than 50,000 Lives Changed Through Local Literacy Programs
Educating the Market: 2024 Conference Review
6,800+
organizations served in the United States
32
countries where we work with 250 international partners
Empowering the Teachers: Teacher Training Plus Continues to Grow in Year 3
Members Only: ProLiteracy Launches Professional Development Institute to Build Stronger Leaders
Powering Success with Partnerships: How EnGen has Influenced Student Advancement
The world will continue to change, but our mission to improve lives and communities through literacy will remain the same.
Mark Vineis, ProLiteracy president and CEO
Beyond the Classroom: One Student Describes How Distance Learning Opened Doors at Work
New Materials, New Momentum: Latest New Readers Press Products
Fiscal Year 2025
Year Ended June 30, 2025
$ 11,436,638
$ 12,716,083
$ 15,607,171
Sources of Support & Revenue
$ 7,081,288
$3,020,808
$ 912,398
$ 422,144
Total Revenue
$ 11,436,638
Operating Expenses
$ 7,181,362
$ 2,886,300
$ 2,168,011
$ 480,410
Total Expenses
$ 12,716,083
In Memory of Ruth Johnson Colvin
ProLiteracy Co-Founder • Relentless Advocate for Human Dignity • Warrior for Literacy Rights
Beyond Literacy: Building Futures, Breaking Barriers
A Forward Look for Adult Literacy
This year, our work from professional development to new materials to workforce development, to strategic partnerships was not just about progress; we delivered transformation. For administrators, educators, and learners, ProLiteracy was committed to enhancing the way programs everywhere can empower adults to realize their goals.
Impact
More than 50 digital and in-person events reached hundreds of administrators and educators who guided thousands of learners toward success. We answered the national call to action when taking a united, powerful voice to the halls of Washington D.C. advocating for stronger support and funding for adult education. Such efforts remind us that when we act boldly, we drive change and that is inspiring to keep the momentum strong to expand our impact in the future.
ProLiteracy Vision
We will ride the momentum we built this year and empower even more adults to achieve new opportunities and brighter futures. The foundation is present; now we are going to build on it.
In the coming year, we will scale our efforts around four core pillars: (1) building capacity of the field, (2) increasing access to adult education, (3) elevating visibility and mobilizing support, and (4) driving organizational excellence. With your support, we will:
- Remain diligent in empowering more adult learners with digital tools that encourage learning anytime, anywhere.
- Forge deeper employer partnerships that strengthen workforce skills and open doors to career advancement.
- Equip programs with tools and strategies to boost learner outcomes.
- Rethink access to literacy services by creating new learning opportunities to reach more adults.
- Elevate the visibility of adult literacy as a powerful force for individuals, families, and communities.
Call to Action
Join us as we expand our network beyond the traditional field to ensure that literacy is no longer a barrier for the 59 million adults in our country. As a society, let’s move forward with urgency, determination, and hope as we support all adults reaching their full potential.
We will ride the momentum we built this year and empower even more adults to achieve new opportunities and brighter futures. The foundation is present; now we are going to build on it.