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Books on the House

EIN 84-1754879 • 501(c)3 • Denver, NC

Profile

Books on the house is a non-profit organization that empowers our local communities through free book access via our book mobile & promotes the reuse/recycling of books through activated sustainability our literary accessibility project allows us to provide free books for all ages and backgrounds ensuring that everyone can explore, learn, and grow in the mecklenburg county & lake norman regions of nc. By investing in the power of literacy through book access and sustainable practices, we're not just providing free books; we're empowering individuals to unlock their full potential, and enrich the communities in which we serve.

531 Brentwood Rd Suite 535Denver, NC 28037

booksonthehouse.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

94th percentile

0.47x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 94% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B12 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

94th percentile

0.30x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 94% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B12 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

53rd percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 53% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B12 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$3,985

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.1% of source-year revenue.

NTEE B12 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2024

Assets

$35,968

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Liabilities

$16,945

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Net Assets

$19,023

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Revenue

$55,905

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Expenses

$48,053

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Net Income

$7,852

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Balance Sheet Trend

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$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2024: $35,968Liabilities 2024: $16,945Net Assets 2024: $19,0232024

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2024

Assets$35,968
Liabilities$16,945
Net Assets$19,023

Operations Trend

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2024: $55,905Expenses 2024: $48,053Net Income 2024: $7,8522024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$55,905
Expenses$48,053
Net Income$7,852

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$36.0$16.9$19.0$55.9$48.1$7.85
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$55,905
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Books on the house is a non-profit organization that empowers our local communities through free book access via our book mobile & promotes the reuse/recycling of books through activated sustainability our literary accessibility project allows us to provide free books for all ages and backgrounds ensuring that everyone can explore, learn, and grow in the mecklenburg county & lake norman regions of nc. By investing in the power of literacy through book access and sustainable practices, we're not just providing free books; we're empowering individuals to unlock their full potential, and enrich the communities in which we serve.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
THE LITERARY ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT ADDRESSES THE CRITICAL NEED FOR LITERATURE IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES, ENSURING THAT COMMUNITIES ARE NOT ONLY REPRESENTED BUT EMPOWERED. BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO BOOKS THAT RESONATE WITH OUR COMMUNITIES, WE HOPE TO FOSTER EDUCATIONAL GROWTH AND THE TOOLS NECESSARY FOR UPWARD MOBILITY. THIS INITIATIVE BUILDS A FOUNDATION FOR LONG-TERM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RESILIENCE.-$47,028
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JESSE BROWNDirector For OutFT$3,985-$3,985
KATHLEEN VARNERExecutive DiFT$21-$21
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Books on the House
EIN
84-1754879
Phone
9802021882
Address
531 BRENTWOOD RD SUITE 535, DENVER, NC 28037

Signing Officer

Name
Kathleen Varner
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9802021882
Signed
2025-06-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Langdon & Company Llp
Address
223 US HIGHWAY 70 EAST SUITE 100, GARNER, NC 27529-4051
Preparer
Susan Dean
Phone
9196621001
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses advertising and promotion 2,005 information technology 438 travel 2,591 conferences/meetings 135 insurance 1,642 program costs - books 5,307 supplies 2,453 meals 942 bank fees 419 vehicle maintenance 2,320 event expenses 8,313 non-investment depreciation 8,341 total 34,906

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 20

Other changes in net assets 14,109 other changes in net assets due to reconciliation discrepancies and prior year fixed asset additions.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24

Truck 0 7,000 less accumulated depreciation 0 2,800 trailer 0 13,853 less accumulated depreciation 0 5,541 total 0 12,512

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

Accounts payable and accrued expenses 178 3,145 loans from officers 4,300 13,800

Form 990-ez, Part III

Books on the house is a non-profit organization that empowers our local communities through free book access via our book mobile & promotes the reuse/recycling of books through activated sustainability our literary accessibility project allows us to provide free books for all ages and backgrounds ensuring that everyone can explore, learn, and grow in the mecklenburg county & lake norman regions of nc. By investing in the power of literacy through book access and sustainable practices, we're not just providing free books; we're empowering individuals to unlock their full potential, and enrich the communities in which we serve.

Form 990-ez, Part III, Line 28

The literary accessibility project addresses the critical need for literature in under-resourced communities, ensuring that communities are not only represented but empowered. By providing access to books that resonate with our communities, we hope to foster educational growth and the tools necessary for upward mobility. This initiative builds a foundation for long-term community development and resilience.

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