Choice Books Of West Coast is located in Reedley, CA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Choice Books Of West Coast employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Choice Books Of West Coast 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 12/2019, Choice Books Of West Coast generated $451.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $742.1k during the year ending 12/2019. 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
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHOICE BOOKS OF WEST COAST IS A LITERATURE EVANGELISM MINISTRY ASSOCIATED WITH THE MENNONITE BRETHREN AND MENNONITE CHURCHES. WE SEEK TO BRING THE MESSAGE OF CHRIST TO THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE A CHANCE TO HEAR IT BY PLACING CHRISTIAN LITERATURE IN THE SECULAR MARKETPLACE, DONATING CHRISTIAN LITERATURE TO PRISONS, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND OTHER SOCIAL MINISTRIES AS THE OPPORTUNITY ARISES. OUR STAFF IS TRAINED TO FULFIL THEIR MISSIONARY OBJECTIVE THROUGH VISITATION OF THE VARIOUS VENUES, INTERACTING WITH THE LOCAL POPULATION, AND PLACING BOOKS THAT MEET THEIR NEEDS IN THAT LOCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHOICE BOOKS OF WEST COAST IS A LITERATURE EVANGELISM MINISTRY ASSOCIATED WITH THE MENNONITE BRETHREN AND MENNONITE CHURCHES. WE SEEK TO BRING THE MESSAGE OF CHRIST TO THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE A CHANCE TO HEAR IT BY PLACING CHRISTIAN BOOKS IN THE SECULAR MARKETPLACE AND BY DONATING CHRISTIAN BOOKS TO PRISONS, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, MOTHERS CLUBS, AND OTHER SOCIAL MINISTRIES AS THE OPPORTUNITY ARISES. OUR STAFF IS TRAINED TO FULFILL THEIR MISSIONARY OBJECTIVE THROUGH VISITATION OF THE VARIOUS VENUES, INTERACTING WITH THE LOCAL POPULATION, AND PLACING BOOKS THAT MEET THEIR NEEDS IN THAT LOCATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jerry Linscheid Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
David Karber Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Calvin Macon President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Jim Gaede Vice Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ken Becker Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Pat Unruh Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $52,383 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $225 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $52,383 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $8,453 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $855 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $17,214 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $361,048 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $451,783 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $381,100 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $33,253 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $602 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,463 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $12,468 |
Information technology | $4,054 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,665 |
Travel | $16,117 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $29,458 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $38,296 |
Insurance | $16,677 |
All other expenses | $29,107 |
Total functional expenses | $742,126 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,680 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,300 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $158,281 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $197,222 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $133,083 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $42,080 |
Total assets | $570,646 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $398,853 |
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 | $55,213 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $110,000 |
Other liabilities | $10,719 |
Total liabilities | $574,785 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$4,139 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $570,646 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Choice Books Of West Coast has recieved totaling $44.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $44 |
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