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990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 20-3803359

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Oct 21, 2024

Organization ProfileN/A
319 Main StreetBiddeford, ME 04005

(415) 561-6767

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

6th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

5th percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

99th percentile

100%

Higher net margin than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

14th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 14% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

99th percentile

652%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

100th percentile

864433%

Faster revenue growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets6th percentile

Assets

Up

$17,431,310

Up $15,112,123 (+652%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$17,427,834

Up $15,111,652 (+652%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$3,476

Up $471 (+16%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue5th percentileNet Margin99th percentile

Revenue

Up

$17,169,623

Up $17,167,637 (+864433%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$7,971

Up $3,868 (+94%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$17,161,652

Up $17,163,769 (+810759%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2023

Assets$17,431,310
Liabilities$3,476
Net Assets$17,427,834
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth100th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2023

Revenue$17,169,623
Expenses$7,971
Net Income$17,161,652
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 21, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$17,169,623
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
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$6,631$17,168,750▲ $17,162,119
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$2,050,000$0▼ $2,050,000
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$112,537$260,036▲ $147,499
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$150,019$2,524▼ $147,495
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$2,319,187$17,431,310▲ $15,112,123
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,005$3,476▲ $471
Total Liabilities$3,005$3,476▲ $471
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,316,182$17,427,834▲ $15,111,652
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,316,182$17,427,834▲ $15,111,652
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,319,187$17,431,310▲ $15,112,123
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay14th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brewster KahlePresident
Meikle HallSecretary
Jeff UboisTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$17,105,421
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$64,202
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$17,105,421
Change in Net Assets
$17,161,652

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported Amount
Securities Miscellaneous1$17,105,421
Total Noncash Contributions1$17,105,421
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$7,971
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-$6,746-$6,746
Fees for Services Other-$60-$60
Other Expenses$1,120$45-$45
Total Functional Expenses$1,120$6,851$0$7,971
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
Address
319 Main Street, Biddeford, ME 04005

Signing Officer

Name
Brewster Kahle
Title
President
Signed
2024-10-21
Discuss with paid preparer
No

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
44 Montgomery Street Suite 1305, San Francisco, CA 94104
Preparer
Erik Satow
Phone
4159830200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Equity Loss - Unconsolidated Subsidiary = -$2050000”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$17,431,310
Liabilities
$3,476
Net assets
$17,427,834
Revenue
$17,169,623
Expenses
$7,971
Net income
$17,161,652
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