Make Way For Books
- Assets
- $4.1m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 37
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
- Founding
- 03/1998
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 31-1583036
Organization Overview
Make Way For Books is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (B92) the organization is classified as: Remedial Reading & Encouragement, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Make Way For Books employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Make Way For Books 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 06/2024, Make Way For Books generated $3.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 12.2% per year over the past 8 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS IS TO GIVE ALL CHILDREN THE CHANCE TO READ AND SUCCEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS FAMILY EDUCATION AND LITERACY PROGRAMS:THE MAJORITY OF YOUNG CHILDREN (AGES BIRTH TO FIVE) IN ARIZONA DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION. MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS PROVIDES ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY, BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH) EARLY LITERACY EDUCATION THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT MEET FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN IN HIGH-NEED LOCATIONS INCLUDING COMMUNITY SITES AND NEIGHBORHOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AS WELL AS ONLINE. ALL PROGRAMS IN THIS STRATEGY WORK TO INCREASE CHILDRENS AND FAMILIES ACCESS TO BOOKS. THROUGH FAMILY EDUCATION AND LITERACY PROGRAMS, CHILDREN EXPERIENCE SHARED READING AND LITERACY ACTIVITIES THAT HELP TO BUILD THEIR CRITICAL EMERGENT LITERACY AND LANGUAGE SKILLS AS WELL AS SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILLS AND POSITIVE APPROACHES TO READING. THROUGH A TWO-GENERATION APPROACH, CHILDREN AND PARENTS LEARN TOGETHER.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (THE STORY PROJECT AND CUNTAME):THIS COMPREHENSIVE EARLY LITERACY STRATEGY PROVIDES ECONOMICALLY-DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN (AGES BIRTH TO 5) WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO DISCOVER THE JOY OF BOOKS AND DEVELOP EARLY LITERACY SKILLS. THE PROGRAM SERVES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS, HOME-BASED CARE PROVIDERS, FAMILIES, AND CHILDREN ENROLLED AT UNDER-RESOURCED PRESCHOOLS, CHILDCARE CENTERS, AND HOME-BASED CARE SETTINGS THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN ARIZONA. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES COACHING AND WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS AS WELL AS HIGH-QUALITY BOOKS AND LITERACY RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS AND CHILDREN TO ACCESS IN EARLY CARE SETTINGS AND AT HOME. THROUGH INCREASED ACCESS TO BOOKS AND DAILY EXPOSURE TO MEANINGFUL LITERACY ACTIVITIES, 98% OF CHILDREN GAINED EMERGENT LITERACY AND LANGUAGE SKILLS. PARTICIPATING EDUCATORS AND PARENTS LEARN STRATEGIES TO SHARE BOOKS TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDS LITERACY AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Yissel Salafsky CEO | Officer | 0 | $123,651 |
Melinda Englert Interim CEO | Officer | 40 | $59,829 |
Scott Ingram Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Puglisi Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anne Mclain Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Betty Glinsmann-Gibson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $43,000 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,042,699 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,363,905 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $34,288 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,449,604 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,462,625 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $151,028 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,366 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,454,242 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $27,926 |
| Other employee benefits | $113,092 |
| Payroll taxes | $121,399 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $93,543 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $165,815 |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,729 |
| Office expenses | $96,421 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $27,803 |
| Travel | $72,213 |
| 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 | $52,874 |
| Insurance | $17,228 |
| All other expenses | $32,500 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,078,770 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,498,259 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,013,144 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $391,498 |
| 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 | $18,501 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,125,068 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $91,027 |
| Total assets | $4,137,497 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $191,686 |
| 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 | $1,024,234 |
| Total liabilities | $1,215,920 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,274,484 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $647,093 |
| 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 | $4,137,497 |