Choice Books Of Pennsylvania is located in Manheim, PA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (X83) the organization is classified as: Religious Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Choice Books Of Pennsylvania employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Choice Books Of Pennsylvania 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 12/2021, Choice Books Of Pennsylvania generated $376.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $840.5k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF CHOICE BOOKS OF PENNSYLVANIA IS TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST IN THE GENERAL MARKETPLACE THROUGH A LARGE SELECTION OF PRACTICAL, INSPIRATIONAL AND WHOLESOME READING MATERIALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CHOICE BOOKS OF PENNSYLVANIA PURCHASES BOOKS THROUGH THE CHOICE BOOKS CENTRAL OFFICE AND THEN SELLS THE BOOKS TO VARIOUS RETAIL LOCATIONS WITH FULL DISPLAY SERVICE PROVIDED. BOOKS THAT ARE RETURNED IN SALEABLE CONDITION ARE RESOLD. BOOKS THAT CANNOT BE RESOLD AT FULL MARKET VALUE ARE SOLD AT DEEP DISCOUNT CLEARANCE PRICES. CHOICE BOOKS OF PENNSYLVANIA SELECTS TITLES THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND TITLES THAT ATTEMPT TO ENCOURAGE, UPLIFT AND IMPACT THE LIFE OF THE READER THROUGH SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Robert B Troxell Executive Director | 40 | $63,408 | |
Mike Eby Lancaster Conf Rep | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Clemmer Board Chairman | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Jason Barthlow Vice Chairperson | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Helen Lehman Franklin Conf Rep | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Susanna Scott Director Franconia Conf Rep | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $14,457 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $503,774 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $376,244 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $63,408 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $463,131 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,585 |
Other employee benefits | $33,484 |
Payroll taxes | $41,286 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,257 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,988 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,595 |
Advertising and promotion | $21,526 |
Office expenses | $9,950 |
Information technology | $1,639 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,195 |
Travel | $15,664 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $411 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,877 |
Insurance | $27,520 |
All other expenses | $26,115 |
Total functional expenses | $840,460 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Choice Books Of Pennsylvania has recieved totaling $46.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $46 |
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