Civic Intelligence

The Red Bookshelf Inc

EIN 81-1450799 • 501(c)3 • Albany, NY

Profile

Children choose quality books from Red Bookshelves and at events. Children keep the books to build home libraries & improve literacy. Volunteers mend & deliver books.

1 Steuben Place Blake AnnexAlbany, NY 12207

www.theredbookshelf.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

96th percentile

2.47x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.08x

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

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

Net Margin

25th percentile

-17%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$12,000

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.5% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-73%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

47th percentile

-3.3%

Faster revenue growth than 47% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets96th percentile

Assets

Down

$8,997

Down $24,597 (-73%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$22,186

Up $22,186 from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$13,189

Down $46,783 (-139%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

Down

$268,107

Down $9,200 (-3.3%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$314,890

Up $21,302 (+7.3%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$46,783

Down $30,502 (-187%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th percentile

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

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KAssets 2016: $33,196Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $17,927Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $20,316Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $20,3162018Assets 2019: $34,750Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $34,7502019Assets 2020: $38,322Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $38,3222020Assets 2021: $35,443Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $35,4432021Assets 2022: $49,875Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $49,8752022Assets 2023: $33,594Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $33,5942023Assets 2024: $8,997Liabilities 2024: $22,186Net Assets 2024: -$13,1892024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$8,997
Liabilities$22,186
Net Assets-$13,189
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth47th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2016: $39,913Expenses 2016: $7,461Net Income 2016: $32,4522016Revenue 2017: $35,007Expenses 2017: $50,276Net Income 2017: -$15,2692017Revenue 2018: $76,701Expenses 2018: $70,488Net Income 2018: $6,2132018Revenue 2019: $101,353Expenses 2019: $86,919Net Income 2019: $14,4342019Revenue 2020: $141,161Expenses 2020: $137,589Net Income 2020: $3,5722020Revenue 2021: $202,126Expenses 2021: $205,005Net Income 2021: -$2,8792021Revenue 2022: $279,298Expenses 2022: $264,866Net Income 2022: $14,4322022Revenue 2023: $277,307Expenses 2023: $293,588Net Income 2023: -$16,2812023Revenue 2024: $268,107Expenses 2024: $314,890Net Income 2024: -$46,7832024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$268,107
Expenses$314,890
Net Income-$46,783
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$8,997
Liabilities
$22,186
Net assets
-$13,189
Revenue
$268,107
Expenses
$314,890
Net income
-$46,783
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.09$0.22$0.13$2.68$3.15$0.47
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.00$0.34$2.77$2.94$0.16
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.00$0.50$2.79$2.65$0.14
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.00$0.35$2.02$2.05$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.38$1.41$1.38$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.00$0.35$1.01$0.87$0.14
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.77$0.70$0.06
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.18$0.00$0.35$0.50$0.15
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.33$0.00$0.40$0.07$0.32
Latest Filing Detail
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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
$268,107
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Children choose free, reconditioned, quality books from our Red Bookshelf or community event donation sites. Children keep the books to build home libraries & improve literacy. Over 490 volunteers did 5,040 hours of community service repairing books for shelves.

Children choose free, high-quality reconditioned books from Red Bookshelves for improved literacy. It also runs many literacy programs and youth events.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$33,594$8,997▼ $24,597
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$33,594$-13,189▼ $46,783
Total Assets$33,594$8,997▼ $24,597
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$22,186-
Total Liabilities$0$22,186▲ $22,186
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$33,594$-13,189▼ $46,783
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$33,594$8,997▼ $24,597
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Douglas EbersmanPresident
Susan PedoVice President
Deborah NazonBoard member
Holly ZuberBoard member
Jessica OttitigbeBoard member
Kateri Brown TrippanyBoard member
Tracy BergerBoard member
Currently vacantTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$82,438
Program Service Revenue
$185,659
Investment Income
$10
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$82,438
Change in Net Assets
$-46,783

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeReported AmountValuation Method
Books and Publications$525,726Fair Market Value (FMV): USED CHILD.BOOKS
Total Noncash Contributions$525,726-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$210,965
Other Expenses$96,356
Total Fundraising Expense$25,125
Professional Fundraising Fees$7,569
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$170,031$24,400$16,534$210,965
Fees for Services Other$40,616$327-$40,943
Other Expenses$27,813$0$0$27,813
Occupancy$9,516$3,882$625$14,023
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$7,569$7,569
Insurance$4,995$1,416$397$6,808
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,500-$5,500
Office Expenses$246$758-$1,004
Advertising$265--$265
Total Functional Expenses$253,482$36,283$25,125$314,890
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$7,569
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
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
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
No
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 B, line 11B

“Form 990 is provided to Board members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“Salary decisions and criteria reviewed and presented for Board evaluation. Discussion and conclusions were documented.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“All governing documents and financial statements are available upon request at the office of the organization.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The RED Bookshelf Inc
EIN
81-1450799
Phone
5184417409
Address
1 Steuben Place Blake Annex, Albany, NY 12207

Signing Officer

Name
Douglas Ebersman
Title
President
Phone
5184417409
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Douglas Ebersman
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
6
Volunteers
1,100

Preparer

Firm
Douglas Ebersman CPA
Address
75 Columbia St, Albany, NY 12210
Preparer
Douglas M Ebersman CPA
Phone
5184495069
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“PARTNER SERVICES FOR SUPPORT & PROGRAMMING: Program service expenses 38339. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 38339. OTHER OUTSIDE SERVICES: Program service expenses 2277. Management and general expenses 327. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2604.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Salary decisions and criteria reviewed and presented for Board evaluation. Discussion and conclusions were documented.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2All governing documents and financial statements are available upon request at the office of the organization.
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