Barbershop Books Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B92) the organization is classified as: Remedial Reading & Encouragement, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Barbershop Books Inc 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 08/2021, Barbershop Books Inc generated $545.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 55.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $357.9k during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 56.5% per year over the past 5 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF BARBERSHOP BOOKS, INC. IS TO INSPIRE BLACK BOYS AND OTHER VULNERABLE CHILDREN TO READ FOR FUN THROUGH CHILD-CENTERED, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING AND CONTENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MISSION OF BARBERSHOP BOOKS, INC. IS TO INSPIRE BLACK BOYS AND OTHER VULNERABLE CHILDREN TO READ FOR FUN THROUGH CHILD-CENTERED, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING AND CONTENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Alvin Irby Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $57,732 |
Sean Penso Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael James Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kevin Wallace Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Akeem Oliver Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jahnna Rymer Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $14,510 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $530,461 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $544,971 |
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 | $544,971 |
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. | $69,996 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,998 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $11,244 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,925 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,867 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,830 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $173,989 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,988 |
Office expenses | $1,497 |
Information technology | $22,307 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $777 |
Travel | $160 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,456 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $486 |
Insurance | $2,497 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $357,930 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $309,854 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $76,725 |
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 | $685 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $387,264 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,407 |
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 | $9,407 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $294,407 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $83,450 |
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 | $387,264 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Barbershop Books Inc has recieved totaling $8,342.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,136 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $206 |
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