Books Through Bars is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (I40) the organization is classified as: Rehabilitation Services for Offenders, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Books Through Bars 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 undefined, Books Through Bars generated $109.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $43.6k during the year ending undefined. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
BOOKS THROUGH BARS IS A VOLUNTEER-RUN ORGANIZATION THAT DISTRIBUTES FREE BOOKS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO INCARCERATED PEOPLE IN PA AND NEARBY STATES. EACH WEEK, WE RECEIVE HUNDREDS OF LETTERS FROM PRISONERS REQUESTING BOOKS. WE RESPOND TO THEIR REQUEST WITH A SELECTION OF BOOKS FROM OUR DONATED LIBRARY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Thomas Haney President | 10 | $0 | |
Madeline Smith-Gibbs Secretary | 10 | $0 | |
Claire Lutz Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $106,667 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,506 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $846 |
Total Revenue | $109,019 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Total expenses | $43,633 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Total assets | $247,970 |
Total liabilities | $2,800 |
Net assets or fund balances | $245,170 |