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Transit Books

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 47-4149554

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 13, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.TRANSITBOOKS.ORG
1250 Addison St 103Berkeley, CA 94702

(916) 975-7028

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.44x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

51st percentile

5.1%

Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

49th percentile

$56,554

Higher top officer pay than 49% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

87th percentile

38%

Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

86th percentile

65%

Faster revenue growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Up

$810,163

Up $586,320 (+262%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$454,517

Up $256,921 (+130%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$355,646

Up $329,399 (+1255%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue71st percentileNet Margin51st percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,402,574

Up $1,156,689 (+470%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$1,330,469

Up $1,095,362 (+466%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$72,105

Up $61,327 (+569%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth87th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2017: $98,249Liabilities 2017: $10,038Net Assets 2017: $88,2112017Assets 2018: $111,986Liabilities 2018: $15,521Net Assets 2018: $96,4652018Assets 2020: $160,650Liabilities 2020: $9,005Net Assets 2020: $151,6452020Assets 2021: $195,724Liabilities 2021: $8,906Net Assets 2021: $186,8182021Assets 2022: $223,843Liabilities 2022: $26,247Net Assets 2022: $197,5962022Assets 2024: $810,163Liabilities 2024: $355,646Net Assets 2024: $454,5172024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$810,163
Liabilities$355,646
Net Assets$454,517
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth86th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2017: $151,446Expenses 2017: $116,783Net Income 2017: $34,6632017Revenue 2018: $161,093Expenses 2018: $152,839Net Income 2018: $8,2542018Revenue 2020: $220,472Expenses 2020: $139,770Net Income 2020: $80,7022020Revenue 2021: $179,494Expenses 2021: $144,139Net Income 2021: $35,3552021Revenue 2022: $245,885Expenses 2022: $235,107Net Income 2022: $10,7782022Revenue 2024: $1,402,574Expenses 2024: $1,330,469Net Income 2024: $72,1052024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,402,574
Expenses$1,330,469
Net Income$72,105
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,402,574
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Transit Books is a nonprofit publisher of international and American literature, based in Oakland, California. We're committed to the discovery and promotion of enduring works that carry readers across borders and communities.

Transit books is a nonprofit publisher of international and american literature, based in the san francisco bay area. Founded in 2015, transit books is committed to the discovery and promotion of enduring works that carry readers across borders and communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$500,048$567,488▲ $67,440
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$84,751$242,173▲ $157,422
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$501$502▲ $1
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$585,300$810,163▲ $224,863
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$202,888$355,646▲ $152,758
Total Liabilities$202,888$355,646▲ $152,758
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$382,412$454,517▲ $72,105
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$382,412$454,517▲ $72,105
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$585,300$810,163▲ $224,863
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay49th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Adam LevyExecutive DirectorFT$56,554$56,554
Ashley LevyDirectorFT$19,632$19,632

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Amanda NadelbergDirector
Beverly MislangDirector
Haley MarwellDirector
Silvia Oviedo LopezDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$231,699
Program Service Revenue
$1,170,875
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$189,689
Change in Net Assets
$72,105
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,151,691
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$178,778
Total Fundraising Expense$27,692
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Royalties$288,536--$288,536
Other Salaries and Wages$54,844$11,752$11,752$78,348
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$53,330$11,428$11,428$76,186
Office Expenses$11,909$25,839$876$38,624
Occupancy-$31,221-$31,221
Conferences and Meetings$20,194--$20,194
Advertising$16,660--$16,660
Payroll Taxes$9,603$2,058$2,058$13,719
Other Expenses$11,045--$11,045
Other Employee Benefits$7,368$1,579$1,578$10,525
Travel$6,894--$6,894
Fees for Services Other$3,761--$3,761
Insurance-$3,323-$3,323
All Other Expenses$1,500--$1,500
Total Functional Expenses$1,215,577$87,200$27,692$1,330,469
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Adam levy and ashley levy are married”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The 990 is prepared by an independent external cpa and reviewed with the executive director. If any questions by board members arise, they may contact the cpa.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Transit Books
EIN
47-4149554
Phone
9169757028
Address
1250 ADDISON ST 103, BERKELEY, CA 94702

Signing Officer

Name
Adam Levy
Title
Director
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
6
Volunteers
2

Preparer

Firm
Carpenter Petersen & Associates CPAs
Address
26020 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
Preparer
Peter Lorens
Phone
9499513200
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$810,163
Liabilities
$355,646
Net assets
$454,517
Revenue
$1,402,574
Expenses
$1,330,469
Net income
$72,105
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.81$0.36$0.45$1.40$1.33$0.07
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.22$0.03$0.20$0.25$0.24$0.01
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.20$0.01$0.19$0.18$0.14$0.04
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.16$0.01$0.15$0.22$0.14$0.08
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.02$0.10$0.16$0.15$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.01$0.09$0.15$0.12$0.03
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