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Great Books Great Discussions

EIN 46-5037130 • Riverside, IL

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE B60

Profile

To promote lifelong liberal learning through reading and discussing great books.

374 Olmsted RdRiverside, IL 60546

www.gbgd.org

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Balance Sheet

Assets

$17,200

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Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

$17,200

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Operations

Revenue

$59,347

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Expenses

$50,718

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Net Income

$8,629

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$20K$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2025: $17,200Net Assets 2025: $17,2002025

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2025

Assets$17,200
Liabilities-
Net Assets$17,200
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Operations Trend

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$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2025: $59,347Expenses 2025: $50,718Net Income 2025: $8,6292025

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2025

Revenue$59,347
Expenses$50,718
Net Income$8,629
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Filings

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2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

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Assets
$17,200
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$17,200
Revenue
$59,347
Expenses
$50,718
Net income
$8,629
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$17.2$17.2$59.3$50.7$8.63
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 20, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$59,347
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote lifelong liberal learning through reading and discussing great books.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Great Books Great Discussions offers online Socratic seminars concentrating on classic literature and philosophy. In 2025 the nonprofit held 174 virtual seminar sessions catering to regular core groups and special-topic classes. The programs are conducted online and backed by a continuous member discussion community.$0$50,718
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Malachy WalshDirector-$5,250-$5,250
Ethan BakerPresident-$3,250-$3,250
Roshan DesaiVice President-$0--
Neil TownsendTreasurer-$0--
Jason BergerSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Great Books Great Discussions
EIN
46-5037130
Phone
3128700195
Address
374 OLMSTED RD, Riverside, IL 60546

Signing Officer

Name
Neil Townsend
Title
Treasurer
Phone
3128700195
Signed
2026-02-20
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, line 8

“| Other Revenues:, Amount:| Amazon affiliate program income received from referral link commissions related to books discussed in seminars., $219|”

Part I, line 16

“| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Administrative and operating expenses including payment processing fees insurance marketing professional services and technology costs., $3689|”

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