Book Em
- Assets
- $627.4k
- Revenue
- $971.0k
- Investments
- $64.2k
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Founding
- 06/1992
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 58-2000621
Organization Overview
Book Em is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (B92) the organization is classified as: Remedial Reading & Encouragement, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Book Em employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Book Em 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 12/2022, Book Em generated $971.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $937.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.0% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2014, Book Em has awarded 191 individual grants totaling $2,548,403. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BOOK'EM CREATES A MORE LITERATE NASHVILLE AND IGNITES CHILDREN'S PASSION FOR READING THROUGH BOOK OWNERSHIP AND ENTHUSIASTIC VOLUNTEERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BOOKS FOR NASHVILLE'S KIDS (BFNK)- THROUGH OUR BOOKS FOR NASHVILLE'S KIDS PROGRAM, BOOK'EM PROVIDED 107,000 BOOKS TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH AGES 0-18 LIVING IN DAVIDSON COUNTY IN 2022. WE PARTNERED WITH 180 DIFFERENT GROUPS IN THE COMMUNITY TO GET BOOKS INTO THE HANDS OF YOUTH WHO NEEDED AND WANTED THEM. MORE THAN 74,600 OF THE TOTAL BOOKS DISTRIBUTED WERE DONATED BY INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND PUBLISHERS. BOOK'EM IS THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF FREE BOOKS FOR YOUTH AGES 0-18 IN DAVIDSON COUNTY.
READING IS FUNDAMENTAL (RIF) PROGRAM- RIF BUILDS UNDER-SERVED AND UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN'S LITERACY SKILLS, WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS. ELEMENTARY CHILDREN SELECT BOOKS FOR THEMSELVES TO CHERISH, ENJOY AND BUILD THEIR HOME LIBRARIES. THEY ARE ALSO EXPOSED TO RIF VOLUNTEERS AS POSITIVE COMMUNITY ROLE MODELS, WHO HELP MOTIVATE THEM TO LOVE READING AND BOOKS. DURING THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR, BOOK'EM PROVIDED 31,000 BOOKS TO APPROXIMATELY 6,000 ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, WHO ATTENDED FIFTEEN TITLE I METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGH OUR RIF PROGRAM. AN AVERAGE OF 80% OF THESE STUDENTS ARE CONSIDERED ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED, 72% ARE READING AT A BASIC OR BELOW BASIC READING LEVEL, AND 30% ARE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS. APPROXIMATELY 250 VOLUNTEERS VISITED THEIR ASSIGNED CLASSROOMS TO READ ALOUD AND ENGAGE WITH THE STUDENTS ABOUT 5 TIMES EACH THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. EVERY CHILD RECEIVED ABOUT 5 BOOKS WITH A TOTAL OF 31,000 BOOKS DISTRIBUTED.
READY FOR READING- READY FOR READING PROVIDES CLASSROOM READING ROLE MODEL VOLUNTEERS FOR PRE-K CLASSROOMS AT TWO EARLY LEARNING CENTERS IN METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THESE VOLUNTEERS READ ALOUD AND ENGAGE WITH THESE 4 YEAR OLDS ONCE A WEEK FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES TO HELP THEM GET READY FOR KINDERGARTEN. BETWEEN JANUARY AND MAY 2023, 15 VOLUNTEERS VISITED THEIR ASSIGNED CLASSROOMS AND DEVELOPED STRONG READING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Sheridan President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Chalos Vice - President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Martin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lynsey Roberts Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Katlin Pendleton Assistant Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Scott Craddock Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $954,233 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $434,532 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $954,233 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,740 |
| Investment income | $877 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $770 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $9,346 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $970,966 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $609,566 |
| 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. | $64,407 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,542 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $142,126 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,346 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,698 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $422 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $124 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $5,053 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,259 |
| Travel | $2,015 |
| 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 | $2,185 |
| Insurance | $6,457 |
| All other expenses | $11,475 |
| Total functional expenses | $937,234 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $303,904 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $650 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $240,016 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,414 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,220 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $64,240 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $627,444 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,097 |
| 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 | $5,097 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $424,106 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $198,241 |
| 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 | $627,444 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Book Em has awarded $212,648 in support to 20 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALEX GREEN ELEMENTARY PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE READING | $7,258 |
CHARLOTTE PARK ELEMENTARY PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE READING | $5,353 |
COLE ELEMENTARY PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE READING | $8,222 |
DODSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE READING | $10,255 |
EXPLORE COMMUNITY SCHOOL PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE READING | $7,375 |
GLENVIEW ELEMENTARY PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE READING | $9,434 |