Books For Development
- Assets
- $102.7k
- Revenue
- $240.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 01/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 32-0391839
Organization Overview
Books For Development is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Books For Development 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 12/2023, Books For Development generated $240.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $152.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.7% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING BOOKS IMPROVED LITERACY AND EDUCATION TO DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD WITH NO RESTRICTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
KENYA LIBRARIES 2023 A 40 FT CONTAINER OF DONATED BOOKS WAS SHIPPED TO KENYA IN APRIL OF 2023.OUR TEAM TRAVELED TO KENYA IN JUNE 2023 WITH THE PURPOSE OF USING THE BOOKS TO ESTABLISH LIBRARIES IN THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS: EMBU COUNTY - SALVATION ARMY KYENI PRIMARY SCHOOL KIAMBU COUNTY - GATAMAIYI PRIMARY SCHOOL MUHORO PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NGECHU PRIMARY SCHOOL KAJIADO COUNTY - DEB DAY AND BOARDING PRIMARY SCHOOL BUNGOMA COUNTY - LIGHT JR ACADEMY AND LIVING HOPE HIGH SCHOOL KISII COUNTY - KEROKA DOK PRIMARY SCHOOL KITUI COUNTY - MAMOLE SECONDARY SCHOOL LAIKIPIA COUNTY - METHA PRIMARY SCHOOL LIMURU COUNTY - THIONGO COMMUNITY LIBRARY NAKURU COUNTY - KINGDOM BUILDERS CHILDRENS CENTER KIKUYU COUNTY - 8 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF EAST AFRICA SECONDARY SCHOOLS SAMBURU COUNTY - WOMBA COMMUNITY LIBRARY.
OPENED THE LIBRARY OF THE AFRICAN NILE IN PAKWACH UGANDA. THIS LIBRARY IS FOCUSED ON THE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NILE RIVER FROM BURUNDI TO THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA. THIS OPENING WAS FACILITATED BY A GROUP OF 15 VOLUNTEERS WHO TRAVELED FROM THE UNITED STATES AND ARE REGULAR PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROCESS. THE LIBRARY IS OPEN TO ALL VISITORS LOCAL AND TOURISTS.
OVER 35,000 BOOKS WERE DISTRIBUTED THROUGHOUT THE CAYO DISTRICT OF BELIZE. THESE BOOKS WENT INTO EXISTING SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY LIBRARIES THAT HAD NO OTHER ACCESS TO BOOKS.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Wm Mark Cotham President | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Peggy Burck Vice President | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Dana Gary Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Kevin Dubose Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Geeta Kadakia Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Todd Malejan Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $244,036 |
| Related organizations | $6,300 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,030 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $254,366 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $82 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$13,661 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $240,787 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,952 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $35,804 |
| Travel | $56,681 |
| 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 | $1,017 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $152,136 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $102,685 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $102,685 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $102,685 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $102,685 |