Civic Intelligence

Books Are Gems

EIN 56-2380561 • 501(c)3 • El Paso, TX

Profile

Books are gems, formerly known as gem's gems, has been putting books into the hands of children since 2003. We offer our 5 free book program to children where they can come in once a month and take home 5 free books of their interest. We have intensified our efforts and are primarily now focused on reaching children who come from families from limited literacy and limited means. We have given over 750,000 books to el paso children and teachers since 2003. Estimated total for volunteers in 2013 is 6200 hours.

7744 N Loop Dr Ste BEl Paso, TX 79915

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

78th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

87th percentile

42%

Higher net margin than 87% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$11,746

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.5% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

98th percentile

440%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

107%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets78th percentile

Assets

Up

$178,588

Up $145,527 (+440%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$15,680

Up $15,680 from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$162,908

Up $129,847 (+393%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin87th percentile

Revenue

Up

$156,507

Up $80,784 (+107%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$91,318

Up $48,656 (+114%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$65,189

Up $32,128 (+97%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2011: $22,425Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $17,193Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $17,1932012Assets 2013: $11,865Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $11,8652013Assets 2014: $11,033Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $11,0332014Assets 2015: $14,317Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $62,255Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $58,861Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $29,049Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $48,862Liabilities 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $82,741Liabilities 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $134,285Net Assets 2021: $134,2852021Assets 2023: $33,061Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $33,0612023Assets 2024: $178,588Liabilities 2024: $15,680Net Assets 2024: $162,9082024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$178,588
Liabilities$15,680
Net Assets$162,908
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2011: $68,197Expenses 2011: $58,016Net Income 2011: $10,1812011Revenue 2012: $57,938Expenses 2012: $63,170Net Income 2012: -$5,2322012Revenue 2013: $64,882Expenses 2013: $70,210Net Income 2013: -$5,3282013Revenue 2014: $97,710Expenses 2014: $98,542Net Income 2014: -$8322014Revenue 2015: $98,792Expenses 2015: $105,844Net Income 2015: -$7,0522015Revenue 2016: $105,647Expenses 2016: $74,647Net Income 2016: $31,0002016Revenue 2017: $73,764Expenses 2017: $78,693Net Income 2017: -$4,9292017Revenue 2018: $131,444Expenses 2018: $66,992Net Income 2018: $64,4522018Revenue 2019: $84,501Expenses 2019: $64,670Net Income 2019: $19,8312019Revenue 2020: $72,271Expenses 2020: $38,391Net Income 2020: $33,8802020Revenue 2021: $96,277Expenses 2021: $44,733Net Income 2021: $51,5442021Revenue 2023: $75,723Expenses 2023: $42,662Net Income 2023: $33,0612023Revenue 2024: $156,507Expenses 2024: $91,318Net Income 2024: $65,1892024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$156,507
Expenses$91,318
Net Income$65,189
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$178,588
Liabilities
$15,680
Net assets
$162,908
Revenue
$156,507
Expenses
$91,318
Net income
$65,189
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.79$0.16$1.63$1.57$0.91$0.65
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.33$0.00$0.33$0.76$0.43$0.33
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.34$1.34$0.96$0.45$0.52
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.83$0.00$0.72$0.38$0.34
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.49$0.00$0.85$0.65$0.20
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.29$0.00$1.31$0.67$0.64
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.59$0.00$0.74$0.79$0.05
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.62$0.00$1.06$0.75$0.31
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.14$0.00$0.99$1.06$0.07
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.00$0.11$0.98$0.99$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.65$0.70$0.05
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.17$0.00$0.17$0.58$0.63$0.05
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.22$0.00$0.68$0.58$0.10
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 25, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$156,507
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Books are gems, formerly known as gem's gems, has been putting books into the hands of children since 2003. We offer our 5 free book program to children where they can come in once a month and take home 5 free books of their interest. We have intensified our efforts and are primarily now focused on reaching children who come from families from limited literacy and limited means. We have given over 750,000 books to el paso children and teachers since 2003. Estimated total for volunteers in 2013 is 6200 hours.

Books Are Gems GEMS established in 2003 is a nonprofit bookstore with a 501c3 status devoted to fostering a love for reading among children and strengthening families through the power of literacy. Situated in El Paso Texas our impact extends across El Paso County Southern New Mexico and the Ft. Bliss communities. Our overarching vision centers on placing a book into the hands of every child effecting transformative change one book at a time. Our objective revolves around enhancing accessibility to books for all families thereby advancing literacy language proficiency and comprehension skills in both children and their caregivers. The context in which we operate is critical: El Pasos youth confront an illiteracy rate of around 18% and nearly a quarter of households lack access to Wi-Fi. Additionally the poverty rate for children in this region stands at 26% and the absence of public libraries in rural areas compounds the challenge.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
1. Free Book Distribution Program Books Are Gems provides free new and gently used books to children and educators in the El Paso region. In 2024 over 24,000 children and 820 teachers benefited from this program. Children visiting the bookstore were able to choose up to eight books of their own increasing their interest in reading and supporting literacy development at home. Educators received free classroom resources to enhance their students learning experience. The program targets underserved families in a border community with high poverty and low literacy rates.$65,000$65,000
2. Saturday Storytime and Family Literacy Program Our weekly Saturday Storytime sessions held in-person and streamed live on Facebook reached more than 3,000 children and families in 2024. Each session includes a read-aloud experience arts and crafts tied to the books theme and free take-home books. This bilingual program encourages early literacy promotes family reading and supports non-English-speaking parents who use storytime to improve their English skills while bonding with their children.$12,000$12,000
3. Teacher and Community Partnership Outreach Books Are Gems collaborates with schools community organizations and childcare centers to host literacy events and deliver bulk book donations. In 2024 we distributed over 45,000 books to schools daycares and nonprofits across the El Paso region. We also hosted pop-up literacy events and participated in community fairs ensuring equitable access to books in underserved neighborhoods. This program helps create a culture of reading and supports educators in closing the literacy gap among at-risk youth.$3,000$3,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Susan PattersonBookstore ManagerPT$11,746-$11,746
Emma AcostaExecutive DirectorPT$10,843-$10,843
Louie GonzalezPresidentPT$0--
Tomas Porras AcostaVice PresidentPT$0--
Sofia VegaSecretaryPT$0--
Alexis GonzalezTreasurerPT$0--
Lizeth ArredondoDirectorPT$0--
Ivan ChavarriaDirectorPT$0--
Paula MadrillesFounder & Board Director Emeritus-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Books Are Gems
EIN
56-2380561
In Care Of
% Emma Acosta
Address
7744 N LOOP DR STE B, EL PASO, TX 79915

Signing Officer

Name
Emma Acosta
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-06-25
Discuss with paid preparer
No
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, line 16

“| Other Expenses:, Amount:| 6020 - Amazon Sales Tax, $52.00| 6600 - Continuing Ed. Meetings Workshops, $250.00| 6210 - Grant Expense, $4081.00| 6300 - Board Staff Volunteer Expense, $3046.88| 6530 - Volunteer Mentorship Program, $1407.30| 6900 - Miscellanous Expenses, $14516.69| 6321 - Office Supplies and Expense, $1805.52| 6310 - Office Equipment Hardware & Software, $106.02| 6030 - Bank and Credit Card Fees, $447.81| 6601 - Greater El Paso Chamber Membership Fee, $0.00| 6525 - Summer Reading Program, $0.00| 6360 - Transportation, $0.00| 6355 - El Paso Disposal, $413.32| 6350 - Telephone Telecommunications, $2376.84| 6340 - Postage Mailing Services, $0.00| 6330 - Online Services, $3936.88| 6323 - On Line Job Ads., $0.00| 6322 - Amazon Labels, $0.00| 6120 - Insurance - Property Directors & Officers, $250.00| 6110 - Maintenance and Repairs, $0.00| 6100 - Janitorial Services and Supplies, $0.00| 6000 - Accounting, $169.20| 6521 - USPS, $0.00| 6520 - Storytime, $0.00| 6510 - New Book Purchases, $10102.36| 6490 - Payroll Overtime, $0.00| 6450 - Payroll - Taxes, $4275.94| 6403 - Amazon Specialist, $0.00| 6402 - Payroll Executive Director, $0.00| 6400 - Payroll - Bookstore Manager, $0.00| 6010 - Advertising, $0.00| Insurance, $0.00| Job Supplies & Materials, $84.55| Meals & Entertainment, $21.30| Misc. Expense, $4647.85| Office Supplies, $259.96| Payroll Expense, $136.82| Professional Fees, $168.42| Rent, $0.00| Repairs & Maintenance, $0.00| Telephone, $0.00| Travel, $0.00| Utilities, $115.88| Vehicle Fuel & Repairs, $0.00|”

Part I, line 20

“| Description:, Explanation:, Amount:| Credit Memo Liability, Credit Memo Liability, $-41402|”

Part II, line 26

“| Liabilities Name:, BOY Amount:, EOY Amount:| Credit Liability, 0, $15680|”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0| Other Expenses:, Amount:| 6020 - Amazon Sales Tax, $52.00| 6600 - Continuing Ed. Meetings Workshops, $250.00| 6210 - Grant Expense, $4081.00| 6300 - Board Staff Volunteer Expense, $3046.88| 6530 - Volunteer Mentorship Program, $1407.30| 6900 - Miscellanous Expenses, $14516.69| 6321 - Office Supplies and Expense, $1805.52| 6310 - Office Equipment Hardware & Software, $106.02| 6030 - Bank and Credit Card Fees, $447.81| 6601 - Greater El Paso Chamber Membership Fee, $0.00| 6525 - Summer Reading Program, $0.00| 6360 - Transportation, $0.00| 6355 - El Paso Disposal, $413.32| 6350 - Telephone Telecommunications, $2376.84| 6340 - Postage Mailing Services, $0.00| 6330 - Online Services, $3936.88| 6323 - On Line Job Ads., $0.00| 6322 - Amazon Labels, $0.00| 6120 - Insurance - Property Directors & Officers, $250.00| 6110 - Maintenance and Repairs, $0.00| 6100 - Janitorial Services and Supplies, $0.00| 6000 - Accounting, $169.20| 6521 - USPS, $0.00| 6520 - Storytime, $0.00| 6510 - New Book Purchases, $10102.36| 6490 - Payroll Overtime, $0.00| 6450 - Payroll - Taxes, $4275.94| 6403 - Amazon Specialist, $0.00| 6402 - Payroll Executive Director, $0.00| 6400 - Payroll - Bookstore Manager, $0.00| 6010 - Advertising, $0.00| Insurance, $0.00| Job Supplies & Materials, $84.55| Meals & Entertainment, $21.30| Misc. Expense, $4647.85| Office Supplies, $259.96| Payroll Expense, $136.82| Professional Fees, $168.42| Rent, $0.00| Repairs & Maintenance, $0.00| Telephone, $0.00| Travel, $0.00| Utilities, $115.88| Vehicle Fuel & Repairs, $0.00|
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1| Description:, Explanation:, Amount:| Credit Memo Liability, Credit Memo Liability, $-41402|
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2| Liabilities Name:, BOY Amount:, EOY Amount:| Credit Liability, 0, $15680|
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