Liabilities / Assets
59th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
EIN 27-3385919 • 501(c)3 • Cincinnati, OH
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To celebrate & promote the joy of reading of books & lifelong learning through a day-long book festival
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
59th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
61st percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
79th percentile
Higher net margin than 79% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
87th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 7.2% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Revenue Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Assets
Down$2,365
Down $23,189 (-91%) from 2020
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2020
Net Assets
Down$2,365
Down $23,189 (-91%) from 2020
Revenue
Up$69,013
Up $59,220 (+605%) from 2020
Expenses
Up$51,077
Up $29,171 (+133%) from 2020
Net Income
Up$17,936
Up $30,049 (+248%) from 2020
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
To celebrate & promote the joy of reading books & lifelong learning through a day-long book festival.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| A. BOOKS BY THE BANKS IS AN ANNUAL, FREE, AND PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF AUTHORS, BOOKS AND READING HELD AT THE MAIN BRANCH OF THE CINCINNATI AND HAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY. THE 2024 FESTIVAL SHOWCASED 125 NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL AUTHORS AND ILLUSTRATORS, OFFERING BOOK SIGNINGS, READINGS, AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS. THE EVENT ALSO FEATURED A VIBRANT KIDS' CORNER WITH FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES, AND A TEEN SCENE WITH FOCUSED PROGRAMMING. THIS YEAR, WE WELCOMED 3,000 ATTENDEES, HOSTED 27 AUTHOR PANELS, AND COORDINATED 125 VOLUNTEERS. | $0 | $43,947 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA ACKLEY | Executive Director | PT | $5,000 | - | $5,000 |
| BRIANNA MARSHALL | Trustee | - | $0 | - | - |
| JENNY MACKIEWICZ | Trustee | - | $0 | - | - |
| DAVE SCHROEDER | Trustee | - | $0 | - | - |
| GREG SZUMLAS | Trustee | - | $0 | - | - |
| DAVID RIPPE | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| HOLBROOK SAMPLE | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
“Description: writing contest. Amount: 2,300. Description: author fees. Amount: 12,605. Description: promotion. Amount: 4,640. Description: catering. Amount: 11,646. Description: travel. Amount: 246. Description: website development. Amount: 2,072. Description: books. Amount: 2,699. Description: supplies. Amount: 1,406. Description: painting. Amount: 825. Description: equipments rentals. Amount: 5,008. Description: event. Amount: 400. Description: other expenses. Amount: 117. Description: insurance. Amount: 713. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 44,677.”
“Description: prior period adjustment. Amount: -35,153.”
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| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | OH |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 45202 |
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| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 2365 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 69013 |
| IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | 17936 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 1400 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 19582 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 2365 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 69013 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartVInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
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| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 2365 |
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| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 2365 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 2.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 2.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 2.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 2.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 4 | 2.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 5 | 2.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 6 | 10.00 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 6 | 5000 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | BRIANNA MARSHALL |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | JENNY MACKIEWICZ |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | DAVE SCHROEDER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | GREG SZUMLAS |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 4 | DAVID RIPPE |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 5 | HOLBROOK SAMPLE |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 6 | AMANDA ACKLEY |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | TRUSTEE |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | TRUSTEE |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | TRUSTEE |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | TRUSTEE |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | PRESIDENT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 5 | TREASURER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 6 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | -35153 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 44677 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | TO CELEBRATE & PROMOTE THE JOY OF READING BOOKS & LIFELONG LEARNING THROUGH A DAY-LONG BOOK FESTIVAL. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | A. BOOKS BY THE BANKS IS AN ANNUAL, FREE, AND PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF AUTHORS, BOOKS AND READING HELD AT THE MAIN BRANCH OF THE CINCINNATI AND HAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY. THE 2024 FESTIVAL SHOWCASED 125 NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL AUTHORS AND ILLUSTRATORS, OFFERING BOOK SIGNINGS, READINGS, AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS. THE EVENT ALSO FEATURED A VIBRANT KIDS' CORNER WITH FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES, AND A TEEN SCENE WITH FOCUSED PROGRAMMING. THIS YEAR, WE WELCOMED 3,000 ATTENDEES, HOSTED 27 AUTHOR PANELS, AND COORDINATED 125 VOLUNTEERS. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 43947 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt | 0 | 5000 |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 51077 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 43947 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 69013 |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | HTTP://BOOKSBYTHEBANKS.ORG |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 69013 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 39540 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 57863 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 2000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 9793 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 178209 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 0.76340 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 136044 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt | 0 | 42165 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 69013 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 39540 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 2000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 9793 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 178209 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 178209 |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | DESCRIPTION: WRITING CONTEST. AMOUNT: 2,300. DESCRIPTION: AUTHOR FEES. AMOUNT: 12,605. DESCRIPTION: PROMOTION. AMOUNT: 4,640. DESCRIPTION: CATERING. AMOUNT: 11,646. DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL. AMOUNT: 246. DESCRIPTION: WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT. AMOUNT: 2,072. DESCRIPTION: BOOKS. AMOUNT: 2,699. DESCRIPTION: SUPPLIES. AMOUNT: 1,406. DESCRIPTION: PAINTING. AMOUNT: 825. DESCRIPTION: EQUIPMENTS RENTALS. AMOUNT: 5,008. DESCRIPTION: EVENT. AMOUNT: 400. DESCRIPTION: OTHER EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 117. DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE. AMOUNT: 713. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 44,677. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | DESCRIPTION: PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT. AMOUNT: -35,153. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 20 - OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
| TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl/DeclarationDesc | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | HOLBROOK SAMPLE |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | TREASURER |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 5136210717 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2025-06-16 |
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| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | BOOK |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 273385919 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 5136210717 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 800 VINE ST |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | CINCINNATI |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | OH |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 45202 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | 0 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 310800053 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | CLARK SCHAEFER HACKETT & CO |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 1 EAST 4TH STREET |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | CINCINNATI |
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| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 45202 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 5132413111 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt | 0 | 2025-06-16 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | ESTHER DANIEL |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2025-06-16T13:03:01-05:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2024-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2024-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2024 |
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