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Books for Africa Library Project
EIN 34-1901333 • 501(c)3 • Saint Louis, MO
Profile
Establishing libraries in ghana
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Net Margin
64th percentile
Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
84th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
70th percentile
Faster asset growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
44th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 44% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$24,356
Up $4,781 (+24%) from 2022
Liabilities
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
Up$24,356
Up $4,781 (+24%) from 2022
Revenue
Down$16,945
Down $2,324 (-12%) from 2022
Expenses
Down$15,203
Down $7,590 (-33%) from 2022
Net Income
Up$1,742
Up $5,266 (+149%) from 2022
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Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $24,356
- Liabilities
- -
- Net assets
- $24,356
- Revenue
- $16,945
- Expenses
- $15,203
- Net income
- $1,742
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Sep 14, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.2
- Gross Receipts
- $16,945
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Establishing libraries in ghana
Establishing libraries in ghana west africa
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| IN SERVICE FOR LIBRARIANS, WE DISTRIBUTED 4400 LIBRARY BOOKS TO 15 LIBRARY PAID THE TRANSPORTATIONSCOST OF ALL LIBRARIANS WE PRODUCED A PROCTIAL EXERSIDE WITH 90STUDENTS WE PRINTED LESSON PLANS AND MATERIALS FO THE LIBRARIANS | $8,150 | $8,150 |
| WE PAID THE UNIVERSITY TUITION FOR THE LIBRARIAN, AND THE SCHOOL FEES FOR 8 NEEDY CHILDREN | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| IN GHANA WE MET WITH LOCAL STUDENTS AND ESTABLISHED AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM THATTAUGHT TRADITIONAL DANCING, DRUMMING AND LOCAL HISTORY. WE ALSO DISTRIBUTED FREE EYE GLASSES AND VITAMINS TO THE NEEDY | $598 | $598 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCES AFUA BROMLEY | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| CHIA MIA CHEN | Statuatory Agent | - | $0 | - | - |
| HILDA K BROMLEY | Manager Of Corporation | PT | $0 | - | - |
| WORTHINGTON K BROMLEY 111 | Treasurer | PT | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Books for Africa Library Project
- EIN
- 34-1901333
- In Care Of
- % HILDA BROMLEY
- Phone
- 3148653733
- Address
- 3531 HUMPHREY STREET, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63118
Signing Officer
- Name
- Hilda Bromley
- Title
- President
- Phone
- 3148653733
- Signed
- 2025-09-14
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Jds Bookkeeping & Tax Service Inc
- Address
- 226 KIDRON RD, ORRVILLE, OH 44667
- Preparer
- Doris J Phillips-fiscus
- Phone
- 3306831777
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10, Grants Paid
“Activity , Grantee JOANN ANDERSON 1226 HAMPTON PARK DRIVE ST LOUIS MO 63117, Cash Grant 10,048, Relationship Donor”
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses
“SCH O 888”
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20, Net Assets
“DIFFERENT IN ACCOUNT 48”
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Section 10048, Line 10
“All program service expenses were incurred by the books for africa library project manager and the secretary/ treasurer who are u.s. Citizens. They gave direct service to accomplish program service got while in ghana for four months. No grants were made to foreign natinal corporations to achieve goals.part 1 line 16, other expenses. Travel expenses wre incurred by the manager and secretary for books for africa library project while giving direct service to achieve program goals. The cost of the travel withuncludes hotels, fuel, fees was 3817 of the total on line 16. Part l line 16 other expenses. Taxes and government fees in giving direct service amounted 450 of the total on line 16. Part ii line 24 other assets. The manager of books for africa library project placed 3600 in a safe to be kept for 2023 expenses.”
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16
“Renewll the low-income students 200.00 misc other expenses 230.00”
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