Books Are Wings

Organization Overview

Books Are Wings is located in Pawtucket, RI. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Books Are Wings employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Books Are Wings 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 06/2021, Books Are Wings generated $259.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $205.9k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.3% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PUTTING FREE BOOKS IN THE HANDS OF CHILDREN. BOOKS ARE WINGS SEEKS TO PROVIDE EVERY CHILD WITH REGULAR ACCESS TO BOOKS. BAW WORKS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN THEIR CLASSROOMS, AT SCHOOL FUNCTIONS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND PLAYGROUNDS. WE BELIEVE THAT OFFERING BOOKS TO CHILDREN IN DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTS INSTILLS A CONSISTENT MESSAGE THAT READING IS NOT JUST SCHOOL WORK- IT'S A WAY OF LIFE!

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

BOOKS ARE WINGS DISTRIBUTED ALMOST 50,000 BOOKS TO CHILDREN THROUGH THE BOOKS ALL YEAR PROGRAM, COMMUNITY EVENTS, SUMMER PROGRAMS AND BOOK SPOTS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jocelynn White
Executive Director
$55,620
Pamela Vogel
Board Chair
$0
John Geyson
Board Vice-Chair
$0
Joyce Ruppell
Secretary
$0
Bill Dibiasio
Treasurer
$0
Elizabeth Dennigan
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $16,432
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$231,902
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $34,995
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$248,334
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $11,110
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $259,444

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Books Are Wings has recieved totaling $141,570.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
United Way Of Rhode Island Inc

Providence, RI

PURPOSE: DESIGNATED DONATION/GRANT

$75,698
The Rhode Island Community Foundation

Providence, RI

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT; PURCHASE BOOKS; LITERACY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS; PROGRAM SUPPORT; WHEREVER MOST NEEDED; EMPLOYEE GRANTS; LITERACY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

$38,250
National Grid Foundation

Hicksville, NY

PURPOSE: BOOKS ALL YEAR PROGRAM

$10,000
Alice I Sullivan Charitablefoundation

Pawtucket, RI

PURPOSE: LITERACY PROGRAM

$10,000
Nordson Corporation Foundation

Westlake, OH

PURPOSE: EDUCATION PROGRAM

$5,000
Robert D Wray Charitable Tr

Barrington, RI

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$2,500
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