Promising Pages is located in Charlotte, NC. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Promising Pages employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Promising Pages 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 06/2022, Promising Pages generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $954.6k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 20.7% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PROMISING PAGES IS THE CHARLOTTE AREA BOOK BANK! OUR MISSION IS TO COLLECT NEW AND DONATED BOOKS AND SHARE THEM WITH CHILDREN LIVING IN THE CHARLOTTE AREA BOOK DESERT: THOSE WITH FEW, IF ANY, BOOKS AT HOME. WE WORK TO CREATE A CULTURE OF BOOK SHARING AND OWNERSHIP. WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE ALL CHILDREN HAVE HOME LIBRARIES OF SELF-SELECTED BOOKS, CAN SEE THEMSELVES REFLECTED IN THE BOOKS THEY READ, AND HAVE MADE READING A JOYFUL HABIT FOR A LIFETIME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROMISING PAGES COLLECTS NEW AND DONATED BOOKS AND SHARES THEM WITH CHILDREN LIVING IN THE CHARLOTTE AREA BOOK DESERT: THOSE WITH FEW, IF ANY, BOOKS AT HOME. DURING THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR, WE COLLECTED 270,430 BOOKS, AND SHARED 276,661 BOOKS WITH 54,364 STUDENTS VIA 226 SCHOOLS AND OTHER CHILD- AND FAMILY-SERVING COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Eric Law Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $55,300 |
Marcy Neale Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kristin Prentice Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Matthew Susong Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Nicholas Hurd Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Courtnie Coble Mcintosh Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $37,922 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $993,668 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $694,361 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,031,590 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $5 |
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 | $1,031,595 |
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. | $55,300 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,825 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $158,644 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $24,809 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,076 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $700 |
Insurance | $1,322 |
All other expenses | $2,979 |
Total functional expenses | $954,574 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $131,276 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $15,037 |
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 | $155,401 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $351 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $302,065 |
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 | $292,065 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,000 |
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 | $302,065 |