Bookleggers Library Inc

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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:

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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)Compensation
Nathaniel Sandler
President, C
$49,865
Matthew Abess
Director
$0
Zain Aslam
Director
$0
P Scott Cunningham
Director
$0
Cristina Favretto
Director
$0
Jason L Steinman JD
Vp, Director
$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

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