Books For Keeps is located in Athens, GA. The organization was established in 2011. 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 For Keeps employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Books For Keeps 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 For Keeps generated $715.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $634.0k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BOOKS FOR KEEPS INC WORKS TO IMPROVE CHILDREN'S READING ACHIEVEMENT BY ADDRESSING BARRIERS RELATED TO THE ACCESSIBILITY AND APPEAL OF READING MATERIAL. THE ORGANIZATION GIVES BOOKS TO CHILDREN WHOSE READING OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL MIGHT BE OTHERWISE LIMITED DUE TO INCOME, GEORGRAPHY, OR OTHER FACTORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED IS TO IMPROVE CHILDREN'S READING ACHIEVEMENT BY ADDRESSING BARRIERS RELATED TO THE ACCESSIBILITY AND APPEAL OF READING MATERIAL. THE ORGANIZATION GIVES BOOKS TO CHILDREN WHOSE READING OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL MIGHT BE OTHERWISE LIMITED DUE TO INCOME, GEORGRAPHY, OR OTHER FACTORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Julie Denton President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Evans Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Leigh Dillard Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Keith Roberson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Alston Killen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chandra Mincey Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $30,300 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $656,456 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $191,937 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $686,756 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $27,113 |
Investment income | $854 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $425 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $715,148 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $132,095 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,717 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,707 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,250 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $551 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $372 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $3,062 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $36,120 |
Travel | $943 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,729 |
All other expenses | $13,441 |
Total functional expenses | $633,994 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $310,116 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,742 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $7,500 |
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 | $227,828 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,074 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $655 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $39,195 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $600,110 |
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 | $30,549 |
Total liabilities | $30,549 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $511,061 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $58,500 |
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 | $600,110 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Books For Keeps has recieved totaling $127,512.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $82,720 |
Atlanta Braves Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: UNRESTICTED | $14,500 |
Jackson Emc Foundation Inc Jefferson, GA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | $13,292 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $11,000 |
Servant Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $6,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Fair Fight Action Inc Atlanta, GA | $4,976,834 | $29,928,008 |
South Carolina Connections Academy Inc Columbia, SC | $14,632,201 | $47,709,935 |
South Carolina Learns Greenville, SC | $20,739,195 | $35,702,373 |
South Carolina Virtual Charter School West Columbia, SC | $14,646,057 | $37,851,009 |
Plato Academy Schools Corporation Clearwater, FL | $134,350,424 | $31,890,679 |
Early Learning Coalition Of Northwest Florida Inc Marianna, FL | $3,346,474 | $28,789,946 |
Early Learning Coalition Of Osceola County Inc Kissimmee, FL | $3,012,946 | $27,905,401 |
Faculty Associates Incorporated Gainesville, FL | $18,354,841 | $24,140,038 |
Landmark Christian School Fairburn, GA | $28,586,929 | $25,037,540 |
Georgia Advanced Technology Ventures Inc Atlanta, GA | $206,195,666 | $20,980,407 |
North Raleigh Christian Academy Raleigh, NC | $50,620,236 | $15,888,714 |
Galileo School Foundation Inc Sanford, FL | $34,481,901 | $12,247,750 |