Civic Intelligence

Bright Star Books Inc

EIN 46-5624952 • 501(c)3 • Akron, OH

Profile

Bright star books is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on increasing ownership of and access to books for limited-resource children in the greater akron region.

1357 Home AveAkron, OH 44310

www.brightstarbooks.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

28th percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

33rd percentile

-16%

Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

46th percentile

-4.1%

Faster revenue growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets67th percentile

Assets

Down

$141,204

Down $25,922 (-16%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$1,568

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$139,636

Down $25,922 (-16%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

Down

$208,817

Down $8,906 (-4.1%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$234,739

Up $90,128 (+62%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$25,922

Down $99,034 (-135%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth33rd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2014: $12,230Liabilities 2014: $1,568Net Assets 2014: $10,6622014Assets 2015: $70,024Liabilities 2015: $1,568Net Assets 2015: $68,4562015Assets 2016: $83,504Liabilities 2016: $1,568Net Assets 2016: $81,9362016Assets 2017: $127,698Liabilities 2017: $1,568Net Assets 2017: $126,1302017Assets 2018: $117,633Liabilities 2018: $1,568Net Assets 2018: $116,0652018Assets 2019: $133,150Liabilities 2019: $1,568Net Assets 2019: $131,5822019Assets 2020: $151,866Liabilities 2020: $1,568Net Assets 2020: $150,2982020Assets 2021: $135,959Liabilities 2021: $1,568Net Assets 2021: $134,3912021Assets 2022: $94,014Liabilities 2022: $1,568Net Assets 2022: $92,4462022Assets 2023: $167,126Liabilities 2023: $1,568Net Assets 2023: $165,5582023Assets 2024: $141,204Liabilities 2024: $1,568Net Assets 2024: $139,6362024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$141,204
Liabilities$1,568
Net Assets$139,636
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth46th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2014: $16,394Expenses 2014: $5,732Net Income 2014: $10,6622014Revenue 2015: $100,413Expenses 2015: $42,620Net Income 2015: $57,7932015Revenue 2016: $108,143Expenses 2016: $94,662Net Income 2016: $13,4812016Revenue 2017: $163,490Expenses 2017: $119,297Net Income 2017: $44,1932017Revenue 2018: $116,695Expenses 2018: $126,760Net Income 2018: -$10,0652018Revenue 2019: $161,194Expenses 2019: $145,677Net Income 2019: $15,5172019Revenue 2020: $197,630Expenses 2020: $178,915Net Income 2020: $18,7152020Revenue 2021: $145,002Expenses 2021: $160,909Net Income 2021: -$15,9072021Revenue 2022: $162,139Expenses 2022: $204,084Net Income 2022: -$41,9452022Revenue 2023: $217,723Expenses 2023: $144,611Net Income 2023: $73,1122023Revenue 2024: $208,817Expenses 2024: $234,739Net Income 2024: -$25,9222024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$208,817
Expenses$234,739
Net Income-$25,922
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$141,204
Liabilities
$1,568
Net assets
$139,636
Revenue
$208,817
Expenses
$234,739
Net income
-$25,922
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$0.02$1.40$2.09$2.35$0.26
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.67$0.02$1.66$2.18$1.45$0.73
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.94$0.02$0.92$1.62$2.04$0.42
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.36$0.02$1.34$1.45$1.61$0.16
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.52$0.02$1.50$1.98$1.79$0.19
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.02$1.32$1.61$1.46$0.16
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.18$0.02$1.16$1.17$1.27$0.10
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.28$0.02$1.26$1.63$1.19$0.44
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.84$0.02$0.82$1.08$0.95$0.13
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.02$0.68$1.00$0.43$0.58
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.02$0.11$0.16$0.06$0.11
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 21, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$208,817
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Bright star books is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on increasing ownership of and access to books for limited-resource children in the greater akron region.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Inventories for Sale or Use$127,844$103,462▼ $24,382
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$37,183$35,643▼ $1,540
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,099$2,099→ $0
Total Assets$167,126$141,204▼ $25,922
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,568$1,568→ $0
Total Liabilities$1,568$1,568→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$165,558$139,636▼ $25,922
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$165,558$139,636▼ $25,922
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$167,126$141,204▼ $25,922
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Iriel HopkinsPresident
Keith SeherExecutive Di
Aimee BudnikSecretary
Christin SeherTreasurer
Matthew DeeversVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$208,817
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$208,817
Change in Net Assets
$-25,922

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeReported Amount
Books and Publications$171,384
Total Noncash Contributions$171,384
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$234,739
Total Fundraising Expense$858
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$203,472--$203,472
Fees for Services Other-$24,268-$24,268
Office Expenses$792$5,349-$6,141
Advertising--$858$858
Total Functional Expenses$204,264$29,617$858$234,739
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Founders$1,568
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bright Star Books Inc
EIN
46-5624952
Phone
3308882156
Address
1357 HOME AVE, AKRON, OH 44310

Signing Officer

Name
Keith Seher
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3308882156
Signed
2025-10-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Keith Seher
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Lahrmer & Company LLC
Address
219 W AURORA RD SUITE A, NORTHFIELD CENTER, OH 44067
Preparer
Chad M Lahrmer CPA
Phone
2163931954
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contractors 0 24,043 0 legal & professional services 0 100 0 taxes & licenses 0 125 0 total 0 24,268 0”

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This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

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