Biretta Books Nfp is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (X83) the organization is classified as: Religious Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Biretta Books Nfp employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Biretta Books Nfp 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, Biretta Books Nfp generated $148.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $140.2k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
BIRETTA BOOKS, LTD WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT THE CANONS REGULAR OF ST. JOHN CANTIUS IN ITS MISSION "TO RESTORE THE SACRED." BIRETTA BOOKS ACCOMPLISHES THIS GOAL BY PROVIDING TO THE CANONS REGULAR AN OUTLET TO PUBLISH AND CREATE RELIGIOUS BOOKS, VIDEO PRODUCTIONS AND OTHER MEDIA, TO HELP EDUCATE CATHOLIC CLERGY AND LAITY ABOUT SUBJECTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SACRED LITURGY, CATECHETICS, MARIAN SPIRITUALITY, EUCHARISTIC THEOLOGY AND PIETY, AND DEVOTIONS TO THE PASSION OF CHRIST. BY SELLING SACRED VESTMENTS, FURNISHINGS AND OTHER LITURGICAL ITEMS OF EXQUISITE QUALITY, BIRETTA BOOKS, LTD. ALSO ASSISTS THE CANONS REGULAR IN ITS DESIRE TO RESTORE THE BEAUTY AND GRANDEUR OF CATHOLIC LITURGY. BIRETTA BOOKS, LTD ASSISTS THE A.M.D.G. FOUNDATION TO FULFILL ITS GOALS OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF SACRED LITURGICAL MUSIC "FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD" (AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM). THUS, BIRETTA BOOKS, LTD. PRODUCES MUSICAL RECORDINGS, BOOKS, DVDS AND OTHER MEDIA TO FOSTER GREGORIAN CHANT, ORGAN MUSIC,
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLISH BOOKS & MEDIA ABOUT VARIOUS RELIGIOUS SUBJECTS
PUBLISH BOOKS & MEDIA ABOUT VARIOUS RELIGIOUS SUBJECTS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Brendan Gibson Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Rev Joshua S Caswell Sjc President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Rev Scott Thelander Sjc Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
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 | $148,794 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $148,794 |
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 | $38,518 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,500 |
Payroll taxes | $2,946 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $27,186 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,040 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,161 |
Office expenses | $34,956 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $7,562 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $140,166 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $175,315 |
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 | $311 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,212 |
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 | $176,838 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $478 |
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 | $478 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $176,360 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $176,838 |
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