Books To Prisoners is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Books To Prisoners employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Books To Prisoners 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, Books To Prisoners generated $175.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $73.7k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.9% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE SEND FREE BOOKS TO PRISONERS TO AID ASSIST AND FOSTER THE LITERACY AND SELF EDUCATION OF PRISONERS CONTRIBUTING TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF THEIR CONDITIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS SENDING FREE BOOKS TO PRISONERS IN THE US.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joan Ross Program Coordinator | 15 | $6,436 | |
Andrew Chan President | 14 | $0 | |
Richard Bond Vice President | 2 | $0 | |
Patricia Walker Treasurer | 8 | $0 | |
Michelle Dillion Vice President | 5 | $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 | $174,257 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $174,257 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,282 |
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 | $300 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $175,839 |
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 | $10,098 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $63,634 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $73,732 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $273,771 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $279,575 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $553,346 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $553,346 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $553,346 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Books To Prisoners has recieved totaling $38,370.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Public Safety | $25,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $11,750 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $785 |
Baird Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $730 |
Morna R Schwartz Foundation Inc Seattle, WA PURPOSE: DONATION | $105 |
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