Book Industry Charitable Foundation

Organization Overview

Book Industry Charitable Foundation, operating under the name Borders Group Foundation, is located in Ann Arbor, MI. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (T21) the organization is classified as: Corporate Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Borders Group Foundation employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Borders Group Foundation 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 12/2021, Borders Group Foundation generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 41.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 22.0% per year over the past 7 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:

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THE CENTERPIECE PROGRAM PROVIDES SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BOOK AND COMIC INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING BOOKSTORE AND COMIC SHOP OWNERS/OPERATORS, BOOKSELLERS, BOOK BUYERS, AND FORMER BORDERS EMPLOYEES AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED ARISING FROM SEVERE HARDSHIP AND/OR EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DISASTER RELIEF, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION, OR LOSS OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME SUCH AS DIVORCE OR SEPARATION, DEATH OF AN EMPLOYEE OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER. ADDITIONALLY, THE BOOK INDUSTRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION MADE AVAILABLE OTHER TOOLS TO HELP AFFECTED EMPLOYEES AND OWNERS BETTER MANAGE WITH ONGOING FINANCIAL CHALLENGES. THESE TOOLS INCLUDE HEALTH CARE RESOURCES DIRECTORIES, BUDGET PLANNING GUIDES AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TOOLS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO EMPLOYEES, OWNERS, AND FORMER EMPLOYEES. THIS CENTERPIECE PROGRAM PROVIDES SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BOOK AND COMIC INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES, OWNERS, AND FORMER BORDERS EMPLOYEES AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED ARISING FROM SEVERE HARDSHIP AND/OR EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DISASTER RELIEF, SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION, LOSS OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME DUE TO DEATH OF EMPLOYEE OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER, DIVORCE OR SEPARATION OR PARTNER'S/SPOUSE'S JOB LOSS. ADDITIONALLY, THE BOOK INDUSTRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION MADE AVAILABLE OTHER TOOLS TO HELP AFFECTED EMPLOYEES DEAL WITH ONGOING FINANCIAL CHALLENGES. THESE TOOLS INCLUDE RESOURCE DIRECTORIES, BUDGET PLANNING GUIDES AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TOOLS.


POST SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS - A MERIT AND NEEDS BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO ASSIST FORMER BORDERS EMPLOYEES AND THE DEPENDENTS OF EMPLOYEES WITH THE COSTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, INCLUDING UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, VOCATIONAL, AND TECHNICAL STUDIES.


DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM - DESIGNED TO ASSIST BOOK AND COMIC STORE OWNERS IF THEIR STORE WAS IMPACTED BY A NATURAL DISASTER, INCLUDING PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES. ANY ASSISTANCE GIVEN IS OUTSIDE OF WHAT IS COVERED BY INSURANCE AND DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY PAYMENTS TO MERCHANDISE VENDORS. THE STORE MUST DEMONSTRATE A FINANCIAL CRISIS BROUGHT ABOUT BY A NATURAL DISASTER INCLUDING LOSS OF INCOME DUE TO DISRUPTION OF BUSINESS. THE FOUNDATION IS ABLE TO HELP BY PAYING NEEDED RENT AND/OR UTILITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Pamela French
Executive Di
$116,779
Matthew Gildea
President
$0
Annie Philbrick
Vice Preside
$0
Julia Cowlishaw
Secretary
$0
Christie Roehl
Treasurer
$0
Calvin Crosby
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$122,233
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,053,834
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,176,067
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $49,075
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$16,391
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,208,751

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Book Industry Charitable Foundation has recieved totaling $251,681.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Support

$210,866
Hieronymus Foundation Inc

Tampa, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$20,113
Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Inc

Torrington, CT

PURPOSE: General Support

$10,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT

$7,700
Leaves Of Grass Fund

Lincoln, MA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$2,000
Strong Foundation Of New York

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$500
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