Adult Literacy Center Of Ozaukee County

What Adult Literacy Center Of Ozaukee County does

The Adult Literacy Center of Ozaukee County is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1988 as a mission of Grace Lutheran Church in Grafton, Wisconsin, and incorporated separately in 2013. The organization provides free, one-on-one adult tutoring and small-program instruction across five core service lines: English as a Second Language (ESL), GED preparation, U.S. citizenship preparation, Adult Basic Education (literacy and numeracy), and College Support services, with an additional add-on of Community Partnership Programs covering financial, health, and digital literacy. Annual throughput is approximately 40 to 75 students drawn from more than 20 countries, with curriculum delivered by trained volunteer tutors using the TABE assessment for academic evaluation and third-party resources such as Khan Academy, Quizlet, and LINCS for supplemental instruction.

Operationally, ALC runs an extremely lean cost structure: it occupies a dedicated wing of Grace Lutheran Church under an in-kind arrangement that covers office space, tutor rooms, utilities, phone, and internet, with only 1-10 employees plus a volunteer-driven delivery model. Tutoring is delivered free of charge at the ALC site, across five Ozaukee County public library branches, at employer and community locations, and via virtual/teleconferencing sessions. Services are funded entirely by donations from individuals, corporate sponsors (Bank Five Nine, Coerper Maurer, West Bend Insurance, We Energies Foundation, and others organized in tiered giving levels), and community foundations, with no program revenue collected from students beyond a $25 registration fee and approximately $30 in book costs (waivable via scholarships).

The organization is governed by a Board of Directors that includes representatives from Bank Five Nine, Insurance Innovations, Concordia University, K Komfort, Educational Technology Leadership LLC, Cedar Creek Community Church, West Bend School District, and Express Employment Professionals, and it maintains membership affiliations with Wisconsin Literacy, United Way of Northern Ozaukee County, and the Grafton and Belgium Chambers of Commerce. Its go-to-market relies on social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter), downloadable promotional posters, employer presentations, press coverage in the Ozaukee Press, an email newsletter, and an annual Literacy Week fundraising campaign plus a community spelling bee to drive both awareness and donor revenue.

Name

Adult Literacy Center Of Ozaukee County

Legal name

Adult Literacy Center of Ozaukee County

Website

https://adultliteracyoz.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Adult Literacy Center of Ozaukee County is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free, one-on-one tutoring in ESL, GED preparation, citizenship readiness, adult basic education, and college support to roughly 40-75 adult learners per year in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, funded entirely by donations and operated with volunteer tutors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Education Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Language Schools (61163), Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAACAA

General ESL Programs (Multi-level Adult ESL)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/English as a Second Language (ESL) & Adult Language Learning

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Foundational Reading & Writing Literacy

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Adult Basic Education (ABE) & Literacy

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Adult Literacy, Numeracy & Second-Chance Education

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Education & Skills Development Programs

Keywords

• Adult literacy tutoring
• ESL instruction services
• GED preparation programs
• Citizenship test preparation
• Adult basic education

Headquarters

HQ city

Grafton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization relies entirely on donations from individuals. The website features a donation portal where supporters can make one-time or recurring monthly gifts.
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Corporate sponsors and foundations provide financial support at various giving levels including Transforming Lives ($2,500+), Champion for Literacy ($1,000-$2,499), Advocate ($500-$999), and Supporter (up to $499).
3. Annual Campaigns and Fundraising Events: Annual Literacy Week virtual fundraiser targeting $25,000, and annual spelling bee benefit events to raise funds and community awareness.
4. Tutor and Volunteer Engagement: Dedicated volunteer tutors provide one-on-one instruction, enabling the organization to deliver free services with minimal operational costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Adult Literacy Center of Ozaukee County provides free one-on-one adult literacy tutoring delivered by trained volunteer tutors. Core programs include English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, GED preparation, U.S. citizenship preparation, adult basic education (literacy and numeracy), and college entrance and support services. All instruction is individualized to each learner's goals and is offered at no cost to students.

Product overview

The Adult Literacy Center of Ozaukee County operates as a nonprofit service organization offering a portfolio of educational programs centered around free one-on-one adult literacy tutoring. The core offerings include English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, GED Preparation, Citizenship Preparation, Adult Basic Education, and College Support Services. These programs are delivered through trained volunteer tutors providing individualized instruction. The organization also develops community partnership programs for financial, health, and digital literacy. All tutoring services are provided free of charge, with students paying only a small registration fee and book costs.

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Products and services

• Free One-on-One Adult Literacy Tutoring Core service providing individualized one-on-one tutoring for adults looking to improve literacy skills including reading, writing, speaking, comprehension, grammar, and life skills, delivered by trained volunteer tutors.
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Instruction One-on-one individualized English instruction for non-native speakers using a standards-based curriculum covering listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary development, grammar, and conversational and workplace English.
• GED Preparation Program Comprehensive General Education Development (GED) program that helps students meet the requirements for high school equivalency through individualized instruction.
• Citizenship Preparation Classes One-on-one citizenship preparation combining civics and English language instruction, with assistance in reading comprehension and writing skills for students pursuing U.S. citizenship through naturalization.
• Adult Basic Education Tailored adult basic education in literacy and numeracy, including preparation for entry-level employment and better jobs, available to both native and non-native speakers.
• College Support Services Individualized assistance for adults pursuing higher education, including college entrance testing preparation and ongoing academic support once admitted to college.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students from over 20 countries have been helped
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grace Lutheran ChurchcoreOthersFounding partner that provides essential in-kind support including office space, tutor rooms, utilities, phone and internet services. This partnership enables the organization to maintain minimal administrative costs, allowing donations to directly support the tutoring mission. The organization operates from its own wing at the church.
• Concordia University WisconsincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to assist international, ESL, and GED students in navigating their college careers. The partnership provides pathway opportunities for students who complete ALC programs to pursue higher education.
• Milwaukee Area Technical College – MequoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to assist international, ESL, and GED students in navigating their college careers. Provides educational pathways and support for students transitioning to higher education or vocational training.
• Wisconsin LiteracycoreOthersProud member organization providing advocacy, resources, and connection to the broader adult literacy community in Wisconsin.
• United Way of Northern Ozaukee CountycoreOthersProud member organization providing community support and resources. Collaborates with ALC to address community needs and provide referrals for literacy services.
• Grafton Chamber of CommerceminorOthersProud member providing business networking and community connections for the organization.
• Belgium Chamber of CommerceminorOthersProud member providing business networking and community connections for the organization.
• Ozaukee Nonprofit CenterminorOthersProud member providing peer networking and resources for nonprofit organizations in the county.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Literacy New York: A New York state network of community-based adult literacy programs providing free tutoring in ESL, ABE, and workforce literacy through trained volunteers; comparable in mission, volunteer model, and target learner population.
• Center for Literacy (Philadelphia): A community-based nonprofit providing free adult basic education, ESL, and GED preparation to adults through volunteer tutors — directly comparable to ALC in terms of volunteer-driven, free, individualized adult literacy services.
• Literacy Center of West Michigan: An independent nonprofit in Michigan offering free one-on-one tutoring in ESL, adult basic education, and customized workplace literacy to adults in a single regional county — directly comparable to ALC's model of volunteer-delivered, individualized adult literacy instruction in a defined geography.
• Literacy Volunteers of Wisconsin: The Wisconsin state literacy network that ALC is explicitly a member of; it coordinates and advocates for community-based adult literacy and ESL programs across the state, making it the closest structural peer in the same state and value chain.

Broad incumbents

• ProLiteracy: The largest U.S. adult literacy nonprofit and umbrella organization that supports a national network of community-based literacy programs, including ALC's affiliate Wisconsin Literacy. Highly comparable mission and constituency, though ProLiteracy operates at national scale rather than as a single-site provider.

Regional players

• Literacy Chicago: A Chicago-area adult literacy nonprofit offering free ESL, adult basic education, and customized workplace literacy through volunteer tutors — a direct mission peer, but serving an urban geography rather than a suburban/rural county.
• Hogar Latino de Waukesha: A Waukesha, Wisconsin-based nonprofit serving Latino immigrants with ESL, citizenship preparation, and integration services — comparable mission and constituency within the broader Wisconsin region, though more narrowly focused on the Latino community.

Others

• Milwaukee Area Technical College Adult Education: An institutional provider of adult basic education, ESL, GED, and citizenship preparation in the same metro region as ALC; serves overlapping learners but as a paid tuition-based public institution rather than a free nonprofit — relevant as a referral partner and partial substitute.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ALCOzaukee
• Facebookfacebook.com/adultliteracycenterOzaukee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adult-literacy-center-of-ozaukee-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/alc.oz/?hl=en

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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