Liabilities / Assets
47th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 26-3155657
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
47th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
54th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 54% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
76th percentile
Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
78th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 29.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
61st percentile
Faster asset growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
79th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$579,781
Up $100,141 (+21%) from 2021
Net Assets
Up$572,786
Up $103,450 (+22%) from 2021
Liabilities
Down$6,995
Down $3,309 (-32%) from 2021
Revenue
Up$258,547
Up $61,428 (+31%) from 2021
Expenses
Up$198,843
Up $62,310 (+46%) from 2021
Net Income
Down$59,704
Down $882 (-1.5%) from 2021
To purchase, collect and donate new and gently used books to public elementary and pre-schools and not for profit organizations located in underserved communities-those with at least 80% of their children on free or reduced lunch-in western ma.,northern ct: and to enhance language and literacy skills of disadvantaged children of all backgrounds.
See Schedule O.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $410,854 | $421,660 | ▲ $10,806 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $67,700 | $108,200 | ▲ $40,500 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $53,438 | $49,921 | ▼ $3,517 |
| Accounts Receivable | $119 | - | - |
| Total Assets | $532,111 | $579,781 | ▲ $47,670 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $19,029 | $6,995 | ▼ $12,034 |
| Total Liabilities | $19,029 | $6,995 | ▼ $12,034 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $473,332 | $533,036 | ▲ $59,704 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $39,750 | $39,750 | → $0 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $513,082 | $572,786 | ▲ $59,704 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $532,111 | $579,781 | ▲ $47,670 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurie Flynn | President CEO | FT | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Andrew Anderlonis | Chair |
| Anjali Kumar | Secretary/Vice Chair |
| Alison Brigham | Director |
| Carly Banish | Director |
| Clare Ladue | Director |
| Dan Moriarty | Director |
| George O'Brien | Director |
| Janine Queenin | Director |
| Jennifer Stratton | Director |
| John Drost | Director |
| Kathleen Martin | Director |
| Sharon Swaby | Director |
| Tim Lafalam | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $116,084 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $82,759 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $3,877 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $82,759 | - | $82,759 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $18,311 | $19 | $18,330 |
| Other Expenses | $1,935 | $1,641 | $2,811 | $4,452 |
| All Other Expenses | $1,958 | $2,219 | - | $4,177 |
| Insurance | - | $3,621 | - | $3,621 |
| Travel | - | $25 | - | $25 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $84,064 | $110,902 | $3,877 | $198,843 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $108,547 |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $20,157 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gala Event | $108,547 | $108,547 | $20,157 | $88,390 |
| Total Events | $108,547 | $108,547 | $20,157 | $88,390 |
“The Form 990 is reviewed by the Treasurer, the financial committee and the board of directors before filing.”
“The board members fill out a conflict of interest survey annually and the board president reviews the forms for any conflicts.”
“The board of directors review compensation summaries to determine appropriate compensation and benefits before approving the CEO compensation.”
“Provided upon request”
“To purchase, collect and donate new and gently used books to public elementary and preschools and not-for-profit organizations located in undeserved communities - those with at least 80 of their children on free or reduced lunch in Western MA and Northern CT. To enchance language and literacy skills of disadvantaged children of all backgrounds.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | To purchase, collect and donate new and gently used books to public elementary and preschools and not-for-profit organizations located in undeserved communities - those with at least 80 of their children on free or reduced lunch in Western MA and Northern CT. To enchance language and literacy skills of disadvantaged children of all backgrounds. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | The Form 990 is reviewed by the Treasurer, the financial committee and the board of directors before filing. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | The board members fill out a conflict of interest survey annually and the board president reviews the forms for any conflicts. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | The board of directors review compensation summaries to determine appropriate compensation and benefits before approving the CEO compensation. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | Provided upon request |
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.