Housing Works Used Book Cafe Inc

Organization Overview

Housing Works Used Book Cafe Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (P29) the organization is classified as: Thrift Shops, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Housing Works Used Book Cafe Inc 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 06/2022, Housing Works Used Book Cafe Inc generated $1.5m 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 (8.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.1%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO OPERATE A USED BOOKSTORE, LITERARY HUB & CONCERT VENUE LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

THE HOUSING WORKS USED BOOK CAFE, INC. SELLS DONATED USED BOOKS (IN STORE AND ONLINE) AND OPERATES A THRIVING CAFE. THE BOOKSTORE CAFE IS A HUB FOR NEW YORK'S DOWNTOWN LITERARY AND ARTS SCENE, HOSTING MORE THAN 100 READINGS, PANELS AND CONCERTS ANNUALLY. BJORK, JOHN MELLENCAMP AND JOHN MAYER ARE AMONG THE CELEBRATED MUSICIANS WHO HAVE PERFORMED THERE. THE USED BOOK CAFE IS ALSO A POPULAR EVENT SPACE AVAILABLE FOR WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022, THE BOOKSTORE RECEIVED $1,045,349 IN DONATED MERCHANDISE WHICH IS REPORTED ON PART VIII, LINE 1(G) AND HAS NO GIFTS-IN-KIND EXPENSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH GAAP. THE BOOKSTORE IS STAFFED ALMOST ENTIRELY BY VOLUNTEERS. 100% OF THE BOOKSTORE'S PROFITS ARE REMITTED TO ITS PARENT ORGANIZATION, HOUSING WORKS, INC.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Cheryl Plambeck
Chair
$0
Alan Light
Board Member
$0
Brandon Stosuy
Board Member
$0
Brooks Headley
Board Member
$0
Caledonia Kearns
Board Member
$0
Glory Edim
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$1,393,589
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,045,349
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,393,589
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $226,870
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 -$216,008
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,534,444

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