Books For Kids Foundation is located in Astoria, NY. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Books For Kids Foundation employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Books For Kids Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 11/2023, Books For Kids Foundation generated $4.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (48.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $80.8k during the year ending 11/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE LITERACY AMONG ALL CHILDREN WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON LOW-INCOME AND AT-RISK PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN. THE FOUNDATION CREATES LIBRARIES, DONATES BOOKS, AND IMPLEMENTS LITERACY PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP THE CRITICAL EARLY FOUNDATION AND SKILLS WHICH YOUNG CHILDREN NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FOUNDATION CREATES LIBRARIES, DONATES BOOKS, AND IMPLEMENTS LITERACY PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP THE CRITICAL EARLY FOUNDATION AND SKILLS WHICH YOUNG CHILDREN NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE.
THE FOUNDATION CREATES LIBRARIES, DONATES BOOKS, AND IMPLEMENTS LITERACY PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP THE CRITICAL EARLY FOUNDATION AND SKILLS WHICH YOUNG CHILDREN NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robin Adelson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $119,402 |
Chris Berger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Suraj Sani President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kellie Hinkle Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Natalia Wocjik Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ted Brolsma Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,737 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $4 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $2,050 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,791 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $48,917 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $17,100 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $1,066 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $11,527 |
Total expenses | $80,797 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $0 |