Bookleggers Library Inc
- Assets
- $394.0k
- Revenue
- $382.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Miami, FL
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 47-2009293
Organization Overview
Bookleggers Library Inc is located in Miami, FL. According to its NTEE Classification (B70) the organization is classified as: Libraries, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Bookleggers Library Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bookleggers Library Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BOOKLEGGERS IS A NONPROFIT MOBILE LIBRARY THAT EXPANDS ACCESS TO FREE BOOKS AS A WAY OF BUILDING COMMUNITY. THROUGH PUBLIC ACCESS POINTS, PROGRAMMING, AND INSTALLATIONS THAT PLACE BOOKS IN UNEXPECTED SPACES, BOOKLEGGERS CREATES DYNAMIC ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES THAT INCREASE BOOK ACCESS AND SERVE AS A CONDUIT FOR COMMUNITY EXCHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BOOKLEGGERS OUTREACH FLEET: IN 2021, BOOKLEGGERS LAUNCHED A MULTIMEDIA BOOKBIKE EQUIPPED WITH SPEAKERS, A SHELVING SYSTEM, COMPLIMENTARY WI-FI CAPABILITIES, AND, OF COURSE, FREE BOOKS. IT ALLOWS PEOPLE TO ACCESS BOOKS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING OUTDOORS. LAUNCHED AT THE END OF 2023, THE TRAVELING BOOK TRAILER IS FULLY EQUIPPED WITH CUSTOM-MOBILE FRIENDLY SHELVING AND ROLL OUT BOOK CARTS. IT OPENS WITH RAMPS ON BOTH SIDES, ALLOWING FOR SMOOTH FOOT TRAFFIC, AND AMPLE SPACE FOR VISITORS. IT ALLOWS A POP-UP BOOKSHOP AT ESSENTIALLY ANY LOCATION THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY.
DIGITAL PROGRAMS: BOOKLANDIA & STORYTIME ARE OUR FLAGSHIP DIGITAL PROGRAMS. BOOKLANDIA IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ISLANDIA JOURNAL AND BOOKLEGGERS LIBRARY TO SCAN RARE, OUT-OF-PRINT BOOKS AND EPHEMERA INTO THEIR FINAL DIGITAL FORMS, AND TO COMMISSION CREATIVE WORK INSPIRED BY THEM. IN 2023- 2024 BOOKLEGGERS PRODUCED AND LAUNCHED STORYTIME, THE PODCAST. EACH SEASON FOLLOWS ONE ARTIST AS THEY REDISCOVER THEIR ROOTS AND TELL THE STORIES OF WHERE THEY ARE FROM.
ADVENTURE-LEGGERS - MIAMI'S ONLY YOUTH AND COMIC BOOK FESTIVAL FOR KIDS, ADVENTURE-LEGGERS IS A YEARLY FESTIVAL EXPLORING CREATIVITY THROUGH COMIC BOOKS, LITERARY ADVENTURE AND INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMING. THE FESTIVAL OFFERS INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES FOCUSED ON HANDS-ON INFORMAL FAMILY LEARNING CENTERED AROUND STEAM ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS MUSIC, ARTIST-LED WORKSHOPS, TECHNOLOGY, CREATIVE-PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS AND MORE. ADVENTURE-LEGGERS AIMS TO PROMOTE A LIFELONG LOVE OF READING WHILE ALSO INTRODUCING KIDS TO CREATIVE PURSUITS THAT MIGHT SPARK THEIR CURIOSITY.
LIBRARIES & COLLECTIONS - THE MAIN PROGRAM OF BOOKLEGGERS LIBRARY IS THE FREE BOOKSTORE HOUSED AT THE BAKEHOUSE ART COMPLEX OPEN 4 DAYS A WEEK TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE COLLECTION IS ENTIRELY DONATION BASED, AND PEOPLE, INSTITUTIONS, AND BUSINESSES DROP OFF BOOKS (APPROXIMATELY 125 PER WEEK) INSTEAD OF DESTROYING THEM. APPROXIMATELY 25 PEOPLE PER DAY VISIT THE SHOP AND TAKE BOOKS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS DISTRIBUTED OVER 100,000 FREE BOOKS IN THE LAST 12 YEARS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nathaniel Sandler President, C | Officer | 40 | $49,865 |
Matthew Abess Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Zain Aslam Director | Trustee | $0 | |
P Scott Cunningham Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Cristina Favretto Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Jason L Steinman JD Vp, Director | OfficerTrustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $62,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $291,998 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,500 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $354,498 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $28,038 |
| 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 | $382,536 |
| 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. | $49,866 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,496 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $87,470 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,506 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,313 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,084 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $70,307 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,150 |
| Office expenses | $7,748 |
| Information technology | $3,462 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $833 |
| 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 | $6,000 |
| All other expenses | $1,187 |
| Total functional expenses | $319,034 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $223,745 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $170,000 |
| 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 | $226 |
| 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 | $393,971 |
| 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 | $8,042 |
| Total liabilities | $8,042 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $87,242 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $298,687 |
| 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 | $393,971 |