Civic Intelligence

Better World Libraries

EIN 20-3803359 • 501(c)3 • Biddeford, ME

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

The specific and primary purpose of this corporation is to engage in charitable and educational activities within the means of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal revenue law.

319 Main StreetBiddeford, ME 04005

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

5th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 5% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

5th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 5% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

99th percentile

100%

Higher net margin than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

45%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

3rd percentile

-54%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets5th percentile

Assets

Up

$25,332,825

Up $7,901,515 (+45%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$7,382

Up $3,906 (+112%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$25,325,443

Up $7,897,609 (+45%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue5th percentileNet Margin99th percentile

Revenue

Down

$7,921,341

Down $9,248,282 (-54%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$23,732

Up $15,761 (+198%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$7,897,609

Down $9,264,043 (-54%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2019: $3,294,348Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $3,294,3482019Assets 2020: $2,334,612Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $2,334,6122020Assets 2021: $2,318,299Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $2,318,2992021Assets 2022: $2,319,187Liabilities 2022: $3,005Net Assets 2022: $2,316,1822022Assets 2023: $17,431,310Liabilities 2023: $3,476Net Assets 2023: $17,427,8342023Assets 2024: $25,332,825Liabilities 2024: $7,382Net Assets 2024: $25,325,4432024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$25,332,825
Liabilities$7,382
Net Assets$25,325,443
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth3rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2019: $3,255,156Expenses 2019: $836Net Income 2019: $3,254,3202019Revenue 2020: $43,275Expenses 2020: $3,011Net Income 2020: $40,2642020Revenue 2021: $3,142Expenses 2021: $19,675Net Income 2021: -$16,5332021Revenue 2022: $1,986Expenses 2022: $4,103Net Income 2022: -$2,1172022Revenue 2023: $17,169,623Expenses 2023: $7,971Net Income 2023: $17,161,6522023Revenue 2024: $7,921,341Expenses 2024: $23,732Net Income 2024: $7,897,6092024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$7,921,341
Expenses$23,732
Net Income$7,897,609
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$25,332,825
Liabilities
$7,382
Net assets
$25,325,443
Revenue
$7,921,341
Expenses
$23,732
Net income
$7,897,609
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$25.3$0.01$25.3$7.92$0.02$7.90
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$17.4$0.00$17.4$17.2$0.01$17.2
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.32$0.00$2.32$0.00$0.00$0.00
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.32$0.00$2.32$0.00$0.02$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.33$0.00$2.33$0.04$0.00$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.29$0.00$3.29$3.26$0.00$3.25
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$7,921,341
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The specific and primary purpose of this corporation is to engage in charitable and educational activities within the means of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal revenue law.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$25,019,191-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$17,168,750$0▼ $17,168,750
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$260,036$260,936▲ $900
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,524$52,698▲ $50,174
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$17,431,310$25,332,825▲ $7,901,515
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,476$7,382▲ $3,906
Total Liabilities$3,476$7,382▲ $3,906
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$17,427,834$25,325,443▲ $7,897,609
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$17,427,834$25,325,443▲ $7,897,609
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$17,431,310$25,332,825▲ $7,901,515
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brewster KahlePresident
Meikle HallSecretary
Jeff UboisTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$70,000
Program Service Revenue
$6,972,527
Investment Income
$878,814
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$70,000
Change in Net Assets
$7,897,609
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$23,732
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Accounting$5,771$17,311-$23,082
Other Expenses$25$75-$100
Total Functional Expenses$5,896$17,836$0$23,732
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
Yes
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4

“By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation were amended.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The Board reviews before submission.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Better World Libraries
EIN
20-3803359
Phone
2074155714
Address
319 Main Street, Biddeford, ME 04005

Signing Officer

Name
Brewster Kahle
Title
President
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Brewster Kahle
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Fontanello Duffield & Otake LLP
Address
111 Pine Street Suite 1750, San Francisco, CA 94111
Preparer
Erik Satow
Phone
4159830200
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