FL Community Based Literacy Organizations Make a  Difference

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Fifty-one organizations responded to the call, with the results illustrating the significant contributions being made by these organizations in education Florida�s adults and families.

Summary (2006):

Annual Program Data

• Adult learners served: 5.786
• Number of active volunteer tutors:  3,456
• Number of other volunteers:  854
• Donated volunteer hours:  285,085
• Value of volunteer hours:  $5,145,784

Budget

• Range of organizational budgets:  $1,040 to $1,763,000
• Mean average budget: $159,345
• Primary sources of revenue: 1) Foundations (25%),  2) Local government (19%),  3) Special events(10%)