Bright Star Books Inc
- Assets
- $136.0k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Akron, OH
- Founding
- 12/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-5624952
Organization Overview
Bright Star Books Inc is located in Akron, OH. 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. Bright Star 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 12/2021, Bright Star Books Inc generated $145.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $160.9k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PROVIDED OVER 32,000 BOOKS TO MORE THAN 13,000 CHILDREN IN LIMITED RESOURCE FAMILIES SUMMIT COUNTY. THESE INCLUDED BOOKS GIVEN TO SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH WIC PATIENTS AND BOOKS GIVEN THROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS AT AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS. COLLECTED OVER 28,000 BOOKS TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO CHILDREN IN THE GREATER AKRON REGION TO PROVIDE AGE APPROPRIATE BOOKS TO CHILDREN IN NEED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Keith Seher Executive Di | 25 | $0 | |
Christin Seher Treasurer | 5 | $0 | |
Aimee Budnik Secretary | 5 | $0 | |
Matthew Deevers Vice Preside | 5 | $0 | |
Iriel Hopkins President | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $145,002 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $145,002 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $21,635 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $100 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $139,174 |
| Total expenses | $160,909 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $8,469 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $135,959 |
| Total liabilities | $1,568 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $134,391 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Bright Star Books Inc has recieved totaling $26,061.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Babcox Family Foundation Inc Akron, OH PURPOSE: SUPPORT PROGRAM COORDINATOR'S WORK DISTRIBUTING BOOKS TO AKRON AREA CHILDREN | $16,000 |
Akron Community Foundation Akron, OH PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CHILDREN?S BOOK-GIVING PROGRAMMING IN SUMMIT COUNTY | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $61 |
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