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Free Book Buggie

EIN 83-1614702 • 501(c)3 • Eagan, MN

Profile

Our mission is to provide free books to children and ignite a passion for reading that empowers each child to explore a world of opportunity. And our vision is to have a world where all children have their own home library and become life-long learners through the joy of reading. The Buggie a retrofitted shuttle bus with handicap access provides an exciting experience for children by inviting them on to the Buggie to experience and discover a world of free book choices from which they can choose and select books that fit their interests and curiosities. We take the books to the children in the communities where they live and learn so that families do have to come to us. In addition the books are free.

759 Cougar DrEagan, MN 55123-2070

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Siviq Scores

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Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

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Source year 2025

Net Margin

79th percentile

26%

Higher net margin than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$6,000

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.7% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

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No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2025

Revenue Growth

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No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2025

Assets

Up

$96,464

Up $41,236 (+75%) from 2024

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$96,464

Up $41,236 (+75%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$162,978

Down $25,431 (-13%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$121,392

Down $49,608 (-29%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$41,586

Up $24,177 (+139%) from 2024

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Balance Sheet Trend

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$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2020: $254,784Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $254,7842020Assets 2021: $13,191Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $13,1912021Assets 2024: $55,228Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $55,2282024Assets 2025: $96,464Net Assets 2025: $96,4642025

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2025

Assets$96,464
Liabilities-
Net Assets$96,464

Operations Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2020: $12,304Expenses 2020: $8,316Net Income 2020: $3,9882020Revenue 2021: $15,294Expenses 2021: $6,887Net Income 2021: $8,4072021Revenue 2024: $188,409Expenses 2024: $171,000Net Income 2024: $17,4092024Revenue 2025: $162,978Expenses 2025: $121,392Net Income 2025: $41,5862025

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2025

Revenue$162,978
Expenses$121,392
Net Income$41,586

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Nov 21, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$162,978
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Provide books to promote Reading

Our mission is to provide books to children sparking a love for reading that empowers them to explore a world of opportunities. Throughout the year we collected sorted and distributed thousands of new and gently used books via schools community events and partner organizations. Our team collaborated to organize book drives and literacy programs promoting family reading and ensuring equal access to educational materials. These initiatives align with our goal of promoting literacy and education in the community.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Free Book Distribution-Primary Program The Free Book Buggies provides free books to children and families to promote literacy and a lifelong love of reading. During the year the organization collected sorted and distributed thousands of new and gently used books through community events schools and partner organizations across Minnesota. Approximately 5,000 children and 2,000 families benefited from access to age-appropriate books that encourage at-home reading and support equitable educational opportunities.$0$89,300
Event Outreach - The Free Book Buggie participates in local community events and literacy fairs using its signature book buggies to reach children and families in high-traffic areas. Event participation fees help offset the cost of transportation and materials. Through these events approximately 3,000 children and families received free books and reading materials while volunteers and staff provided information on literacy resources and family reading habits.$0$5,564
Book Delivery to Partner Sites - The Free Book Buggie delivers bulk book donations to schools libraries shelters and community centers to extend its reach throughout Minnesota. Delivery fees cover transportation and coordination costs. In the past year we delivered over 10,000 books to more than 40 partner sites benefiting an estimated 4,000 children and families with consistent access to free reading materials.$0$1,002
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Debbie BeckExecutive DirectorFT$6,000-$6,000
Sarah KuenzlerGovernance Director-$0--
Nicole LarsonDirector-$0--
Jerry CrittendenDirector-$0--
Lisa LeviDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Free Book Buggie
EIN
83-1614702
Address
759 COUGAR DR, EAGAN, MN 55123-2070

Signing Officer

Name
Debbie Beck
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9522922018
Signed
2025-11-21
Discuss with paid preparer
No
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, line 16

| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Depreciation, $3126.00| Insurance, $4112.00| Information Technology, $789.00| Program Expenses, $6566.00| In Kind Contributions - Books, $85800.00|

Part I, line 20

| Description:, Explanation:, Amount:| Prior-year undeposited funds adjustment, A $350 adjustment was made to reconcile undeposited funds recorded in the prior year. This correction reflects the timing of a donation deposited in the current year and does not represent additional revenue or an expense., $-350|

Part II, line 24

| Asset Name:, BOY Amount:, EOY Amount:| Motor Vehicle, $7222, $19096| Accounts Receivable, 0, $1200| Inventory, $99, $99|

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