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Open Books Ltd.

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 20-4830666

Jul 01, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015 • Filed on Apr 16, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.OPEN-BOOKS.ORG

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651 West Lake StreetChicago, IL 60661

(312) 475-1355

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

71st percentile

0.34x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

49th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

49th percentile

2.4%

Higher net margin than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2015

Asset Growth

85th percentile

27%

Faster asset growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

53rd percentile

4.6%

Faster revenue growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets71st percentile

Assets

Up

$538,204

Up $113,235 (+27%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$354,934

Up $43,224 (+14%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$183,270

Up $70,011 (+62%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue49th percentileNet Margin49th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,814,181

Up $80,215 (+4.6%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$1,770,569

Up $97,918 (+5.9%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

$43,612

Down $17,703 (-29%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth85th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $364,916Liabilities 2010: $56,586Net Assets 2010: $308,3302010Assets 2011: $524,210Liabilities 2011: $48,714Net Assets 2011: $475,4962011Assets 2012: $445,604Liabilities 2012: $40,793Net Assets 2012: $404,8112012Assets 2013: $334,834Liabilities 2013: $84,439Net Assets 2013: $250,3952013Assets 2014: $424,969Liabilities 2014: $113,259Net Assets 2014: $311,7102014Assets 2015: $538,204Liabilities 2015: $183,270Net Assets 2015: $354,9342015Assets 2016: $455,210Liabilities 2016: $195,415Net Assets 2016: $259,7952016Assets 2017: $462,655Liabilities 2017: $208,019Net Assets 2017: $254,6362017Assets 2018: $504,127Liabilities 2018: $252,678Net Assets 2018: $251,4492018Assets 2019: $546,181Liabilities 2019: $276,651Net Assets 2019: $269,5302019Assets 2020: $1,110,443Liabilities 2020: $283,486Net Assets 2020: $826,9572020Assets 2021: $1,645,591Liabilities 2021: $251,358Net Assets 2021: $1,394,2332021Assets 2022: $1,632,134Liabilities 2022: $151,626Net Assets 2022: $1,480,5082022Assets 2023: $4,049,088Liabilities 2023: $2,072,532Net Assets 2023: $1,976,5562023Assets 2024: $4,316,699Liabilities 2024: $1,775,471Net Assets 2024: $2,541,2282024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$538,204
Liabilities$183,270
Net Assets$354,934
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth53rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $1,015,7372010Expenses 2011: $1,148,6022011Revenue 2012: $632,095Expenses 2012: $702,780Net Income 2012: -$70,6852012Expenses 2013: $1,454,7802013Revenue 2014: $1,733,966Expenses 2014: $1,672,651Net Income 2014: $61,3152014Revenue 2015: $1,814,181Expenses 2015: $1,770,569Net Income 2015: $43,6122015Revenue 2016: $1,818,412Expenses 2016: $1,913,551Net Income 2016: -$95,1392016Revenue 2017: $2,040,651Expenses 2017: $2,045,810Net Income 2017: -$5,1592017Revenue 2018: $2,235,456Expenses 2018: $2,238,643Net Income 2018: -$3,1872018Revenue 2019: $2,411,991Expenses 2019: $2,393,910Net Income 2019: $18,0812019Revenue 2020: $2,959,609Expenses 2020: $2,402,182Net Income 2020: $557,4272020Revenue 2021: $2,915,456Expenses 2021: $2,348,180Net Income 2021: $567,2762021Revenue 2022: $2,509,213Expenses 2022: $2,422,938Net Income 2022: $86,2752022Revenue 2023: $3,624,935Expenses 2023: $3,128,887Net Income 2023: $496,0482023Revenue 2024: $3,924,289Expenses 2024: $3,359,617Net Income 2024: $564,6722024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$1,814,181
Expenses$1,770,569
Net Income$43,612
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015
Signed
Apr 16, 2016
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$2,338,532
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Open books collects, grants, and sells used books, provides community programs and mobilizes passionate volunteers to raise awareness about literacy, improve reading and writing skills and spread the love of reading and writing in chicago and beyond.

Open books collects and sells used books, provides community programs and mobilizes passionate volunteers to raise awareness about illiteracy, improve reading and writing skills and spread the love of reading and writing in chicago and beyond.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Inventories for Sale or Use$235,641$258,404▲ $22,763
Pledges and Grants Receivable$5,070$113,460▲ $108,390
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$46,585$80,609▲ $34,024
Intangible Assets$53,353--
Accounts Receivable$8,553$29,434▲ $20,881
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$39,475$28,769▼ $10,706
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$9,831$1,067▼ $8,764
Total Assets$424,969$538,204▲ $113,235
Other Assets Total$26,461$26,461→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$81,452$106,960▲ $25,508
Other Liabilities$26,882$71,435▲ $44,553
Deferred Revenue$4,925$4,875▼ $50
Total Liabilities$113,259$183,270▲ $70,011
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$303,287$234,009▼ $69,278
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$8,423$120,925▲ $112,502
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$311,710$354,934▲ $43,224
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$424,969$538,204▲ $113,235

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$73,307$69,765$143,072
Leasehold Improvements$7,302$37,291$44,593
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Natalie WeissExecutive DirectorPT$60,440$60,440
Mike BanDirector/consultant - TermPT$12,000$12,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
J Dirk VosChair
Stacy RatnerFounder/vice Chair
Bruce GeierDirector
Daniel RatnerDirector
Jennifer LevyDirector
Josh DamonDirector
Robin KoskinenDirector
Sara Gilley KrivoshiaDirector
Stephen BanDirector
Linas GrikisDirector - Term
Megan MccoyDirector - Term
Paul GedimanDirector - Term
TIM O'BRIENDirector - Term/managing Director
Frederick FisherSecretary
Ron BlumenthalTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,411,175
Program Service Revenue
$59,977
Investment Income
$-1,546
Other Revenue
$344,575
All Other Contributions
$1,393,405
Change in Net Assets
$43,612

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Books and Publications-$588,968Thrift
Securities Publicly Traded-$29,216Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table17$3,764Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions17$621,948-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,814,181
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,814,181
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,814,181
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,094,464
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$676,105
Total Fundraising Expense$108,864
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$444,054$14,231$31,180$489,465
Occupancy$368,008$19,157$25,072$412,237
Office Expenses$229,181$12,546$11,832$253,559
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$60,157$25,066$18,039$103,262
Depreciation Depletion$100,683$1,424$611$102,718
Payroll Taxes$39,463$3,049$3,588$46,100
Other Employee Benefits$30,850$2,735$3,693$37,278
Fees for Services Accounting-$20,000-$20,000
Insurance$15,044$3,118$1,692$19,854
Travel$10,515$794$830$12,139
Advertising$6,886-$2,858$9,744
Conferences and Meetings$2,171$209$4,235$6,615
Fees for Services Other$1,750$2,750-$4,500
Other Expenses$3,884$7,906$116$3,884
Total Functional Expenses$1,543,599$118,106$108,864$1,770,569

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,770,957
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,770,569
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,770,569
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$388
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$6,408
Fundraising Direct Expenses$6,158
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Make the Case$24,178$6,408-$6,408
Total Events$24,178$6,408$6,158$250
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Rent$42,937
Capital Lease Payable$28,498
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
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 2

“Stacy ratner (founder/vice chair) and daniel ratner (director) - family relationship mike ban (director) and stephen ban (director) - family relationship bruce geier, (director) and stacy ratner (founder/vice chair) & daniel ratner (director) - business relationship”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The draft form 990 is circulated to the board for review and approval before it is filed with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Board members are asked annually to update the organization of any conflicting interests.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The board and founder/vice chair conducted a comparative review of executive compensation at similar nonprofit organizations. The founder/vice chair serves without compensation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Open Books Ltd
EIN
20-4830666
Phone
3124751355
Address
651 WEST LAKE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60661

Signing Officer

Name
TIM O'BRIEN
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3124751355
Signed
2016-04-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
TIM O'BRIEN
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
26
Volunteers
500

Preparer

Firm
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams Ltd
Address
455 N CITYFRONT PLAZA DR SUITE 1500, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Preparer
James G Quaid
Phone
3126707444
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Equity in loss of affiliate -388.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization is a tax-exempt organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code (the code) and is exempt from federal income taxes on related income pursuant to section 501(a) of the code. In addition, the internal revenue service has determined that the organization is not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) of the code. The organization has adopted the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions and management has determined that the organization was not required to record a liability related to uncertain tax positions as of june 30, 2015 and 2014.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Loss in equity in net assets of affiliate 388.”

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IRS990/Desc0DURING THE 2014-15 ACADEMIC YEAR, OPEN BOOKS SERVED 4,742 UNIQUE STUDENTS OVER THE COURSE OF 17,826 HOURS OF PROGRAMMING. WE CONTINUED OUR WORK WITH 153 GRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS AT 5 SCHOOLS EVERY WEEK THROUGH OPEN BOOKS BUDDIES, HELPED OVER 4,200 4TH-12TH GRADERS FROM 64 SCHOOLS BECOME CONFIDENT, ARTICULATE WRITERS AT OUR ADVENTURES IN CREATIVE WRITING FIELD TRIPS, CREATED 179 PUBLISHED YOUNG AUTHORS THROUGH OUR READTHENWRITE PROGRAM, GRANTED 90,093 BOOKS TO SCHOOLS AND NONPROFIT PARTNERS THROUGH BOOK WORM ANGELS, AND GUIDED 19 ASPIRING TEEN WRITERS IN OUR SUMMER PUBLISHING ACADEMY PROGRAM. AS ALWAYS, WE FOCUSED OUR PASSION ON SPREADING THE LOVE OF READING AND WRITING, AND OUR STUDENTS, THEIR TEACHERS, AND OUR VOLUNTEERS JOINED IN OUR ENTHUSIASM.
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$538,204
Liabilities
$183,270
Net assets
$354,934
Revenue
$1,814,181
Expenses
$1,770,569
Net income
$43,612
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.32$1.78$2.54$3.92$3.36$0.56
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.05$2.07$1.98$3.62$3.13$0.50
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.63$0.15$1.48$2.51$2.42$0.09
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.65$0.25$1.39$2.92$2.35$0.57
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.11$0.28$0.83$2.96$2.40$0.56
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.55$0.28$0.27$2.41$2.39$0.02
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.50$0.25$0.25$2.24$2.24$0.00
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.46$0.21$0.25$2.04$2.05$0.01
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.46$0.20$0.26$1.82$1.91$0.10
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.18$0.35$1.81$1.77$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.11$0.31$1.73$1.67$0.06
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.33$0.08$0.25$1.45
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.45$0.04$0.40$0.63$0.70$0.07
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.52$0.05$0.48$1.15
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.36$0.06$0.31$1.02