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Bess the Book Bus Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 51-0518142

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Apr 01, 2021

Organization ProfileN/A
2316 E 3rd AvenueTampa, FL 33605

(813) 545-6321

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.43x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

40th percentile

0.9%

Higher net margin than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

60th percentile

$33,500

Higher top officer pay than 60% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.5% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

35th percentile

0.5%

Faster asset growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

66th percentile

9.8%

Faster revenue growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets81st percentile

Assets

Up

$193,063

Up $934 (+0.5%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$109,931

Up $6,670 (+6.5%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$83,132

Down $5,736 (-6.5%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin40th percentile

Revenue

Up

$738,542

Up $66,098 (+9.8%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$731,872

Up $67,453 (+10%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$6,670

Down $1,355 (-17%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth35th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2010: $26,377Liabilities 2010: $47,538Net Assets 2010: -$21,1612010Assets 2011: $27,314Liabilities 2011: $8,972Net Assets 2011: $18,3422011Assets 2012: $27,971Liabilities 2012: $2,743Net Assets 2012: $25,2282012Assets 2013: $335,713Liabilities 2013: $125Net Assets 2013: $335,5882013Assets 2015: $281,657Liabilities 2015: $99,830Net Assets 2015: $181,8272015Assets 2016: $296,989Liabilities 2016: $92,524Net Assets 2016: $204,4652016Assets 2017: $252,924Liabilities 2017: $103,899Net Assets 2017: $149,0252017Assets 2018: $197,712Liabilities 2018: $102,476Net Assets 2018: $95,2362018Assets 2019: $192,129Liabilities 2019: $88,868Net Assets 2019: $103,2612019Assets 2020: $193,063Liabilities 2020: $83,132Net Assets 2020: $109,9312020Assets 2021: $419,345Liabilities 2021: $72,654Net Assets 2021: $346,6912021Assets 2022: $526,088Liabilities 2022: $67,040Net Assets 2022: $459,0482022Assets 2023: $446,137Liabilities 2023: $59,285Net Assets 2023: $386,8522023Assets 2024: $704,912Liabilities 2024: $1,458Net Assets 2024: $703,4542024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$193,063
Liabilities$83,132
Net Assets$109,931
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth66th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $412,2502010Expenses 2011: $2,335,3822011Expenses 2012: $86,1242012Revenue 2013: $398,096Expenses 2013: $87,736Net Income 2013: $310,3602013Revenue 2015: $553,603Expenses 2015: $510,812Net Income 2015: $42,7912015Revenue 2016: $542,618Expenses 2016: $521,195Net Income 2016: $21,4232016Revenue 2017: $625,439Expenses 2017: $716,142Net Income 2017: -$90,7032017Revenue 2018: $489,981Expenses 2018: $515,062Net Income 2018: -$25,0812018Revenue 2019: $672,444Expenses 2019: $664,419Net Income 2019: $8,0252019Revenue 2020: $738,542Expenses 2020: $731,872Net Income 2020: $6,6702020Revenue 2021: $977,690Expenses 2021: $740,930Net Income 2021: $236,7602021Revenue 2022: $601,166Expenses 2022: $488,809Net Income 2022: $112,3572022Revenue 2023: $418,874Expenses 2023: $491,070Net Income 2023: -$72,1962023Revenue 2024: $677,087Expenses 2024: $360,485Net Income 2024: $316,6022024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$738,542
Expenses$731,872
Net Income$6,670
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Apr 1, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$738,542
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To support educational institutions by donating books.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$130,042$124,144▼ $5,898
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$15,487$50,183▲ $34,696
Inventories for Sale or Use$46,600$18,736▼ $27,864
Total Assets$192,129$193,063▲ $934
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$87,270$80,387▼ $6,883
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,598$2,745▲ $1,147
Total Liabilities$88,868$83,132▼ $5,736
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$103,261$109,931▲ $6,670
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$103,261$109,931▲ $6,670
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$192,129$193,063▲ $934

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$124,144$22,064-
Equipment$0$39,750-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay60th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jennifer FrancesExecutive DirectorFT$33,500$33,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Leah WootenPresident
Jenny ScruggsVice President
Amy Jean SmithMember
Joshua NewhouseMember
Marcia IsrealoffSecretary
Leslie ReinerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$738,542
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$738,542
Change in Net Assets
$6,670

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 AmountValuation Method
Books and Publications$545,078Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions$545,078-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$686,510
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$45,362
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$608,588$0$0$608,588
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$25,125$8,375$0$33,500
Occupancy$12,107$4,036$0$16,143
Insurance$8,419$2,806$0$11,225
Travel$7,015$0$0$7,015
Office Expenses$4,966$1,655$0$6,621
Depreciation Depletion$4,424$1,474$0$5,898
Other Salaries and Wages$3,750$1,250$0$5,000
Interest$3,448$1,149$0$4,597
Other Employee Benefits$2,641$880$0$3,521
Payroll Taxes$2,506$835$0$3,341
Advertising$2,591$0$0$2,591
Fees for Services Accounting$1,250$1,250$0$2,500
Information Technology$1,555$0$0$1,555
Total Functional Expenses$707,943$23,929$0$731,872
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Audit committee
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
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bess the Book Bus Inc
EIN
51-0518142
Phone
8135456321
Address
2316 E 3rd Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605

Signing Officer

Name
Jennifer Frances
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8135456321
Signed
2021-04-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jennifer Frances
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Fl
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
2
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Robert Walker CPA PA
Address
2803 W Busch Blvd Ste 106, Tampa, FL 33618
Preparer
Robert Walker CPA
Phone
8136248643
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“A draft of the Form 990 is provided to the Board for review”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“prior to filing.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Copies of all documents are available upon request.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Copies of all documents are available upon request.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$193,063
Liabilities
$83,132
Net assets
$109,931
Revenue
$738,542
Expenses
$731,872
Net income
$6,670
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.70$0.00$0.70$0.68$0.36$0.32
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.06$0.39$0.42$0.49$0.07
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.07$0.46$0.60$0.49$0.11
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.07$0.35$0.98$0.74$0.24
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.08$0.11$0.74$0.73$0.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.09$0.10$0.67$0.66$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.10$0.10$0.49$0.52$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.10$0.15$0.63$0.72$0.09
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.09$0.20$0.54$0.52$0.02
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.28$0.10$0.18$0.55$0.51$0.04
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.00$0.34$0.40$0.09$0.31
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.09
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.01$0.02$2.34
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.05$0.02$0.41
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