Liabilities / Assets
60th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
EIN 87-2996168 • 501(c)3 • Austin, TX
Profile
Promote diversity equity and inclusion thru literacy
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
60th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
62nd percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
43rd percentile
Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
91st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 39.5% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
69th percentile
Faster asset growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
25th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$134,980
Up $13,852 (+11%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$0
Down $5,984 (-100%) from 2023
Net Assets
Down$114,387
Down $945 (-0.8%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$91,191
Down $48,667 (-35%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$91,948
Up $55,480 (+152%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$757
Down $104,147 (-101%) from 2023
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
Promote diversity, representation thru literacy
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| PILOT PROGRAMS: MULTIPLE PILOT ACTIVITIES TESTED TO DETERMINE VIABILITY AS A STAND-ALONE PROGRAMS. TESTED ACTIVITIES INCLUDED BARBER SHOP BOOK LENDING LIBRARIES, COMMUNITY BOOK DONATIONS AND HISTORICAL SITE TRAVEL. STATS FROM TEST ACTIVITES ARE EVALUATED TO DETERMINE IF PROGRAM DESIGNATION IS WARRANTED. | $12,814 | $17,431 |
| AUTHOR VISITS: PUT IT IN A BOOK HOSTED FREE AUTHOR EVENTS FOR THE LOCAL AUSTIN COMMUNITY. THE FREE AUTHOR EVENTS INCLUDED POETRY AND BOOK READINGS. SELECT AUTHOR EVENTS WERE TARGETED TO LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENTS AND REGISTRATION/ATTENDANCE INCLUDED A FREE SIGNED COPY OF THE FEATURED AUTHORS BOOK. | $4,885 | $12,058 |
| RIGHT TO READ: SUPPORTED BANNED OR CHALLENGED BOOKCLUBS. PARTNERED WITH LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARIANS TO PROVIDE BOOKS FOR STUDENTS CHOOSING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BOOKCLUBS. STUDENTS AND LIBRARIANS READ TWO BOOKS, FURNISHED BY PUT IT IN A BOOK, PER SEMESTER AND DISCUSS AS A GROUP. | $2,140 | $8,748 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATRINA N BROOKS | President | PT | $36,000 | - | $36,000 |
| ERIC BROOKS | Treasurer | PT | $0 | - | - |
| AMANDA COOPER | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| SHAWNDI JOHNSON | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| MICHAEL COOPER | Vice President | - | $0 | - | - |
“Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and governments $41246.00”
“Information technology $80.00”
“Travel $969.00”
“Conferences, conventions, and meetings $55.00”
“Interest $152.00”
“Accounts receivable, net. Beginning:$10100.00 Ending: $0.00”
“Accounts payable and accrued expenses. Beginning:$5984.00 Ending: $0.00”
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| CompensationExplanation/CompensationExplanationGrp/ShortExplanationTxt | 0 | KATRINA SERVED AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR PUT IT IN A BOOK |
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| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm | 0 | ERIC BROOKS |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 2147329103 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 3736 Steck Ave |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | Austin |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | TX |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 78759 |
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| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 134980 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 91183 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | -757 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 6363 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 121128 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 134980 |
| IRS990EZ/GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt | 0 | 41246 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 91191 |
| IRS990EZ/InvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 8 |
| IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd | 0 | X |
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| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 114387 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 115144 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 134980 |
| IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt | 0 | 5613 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 20.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 5.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 4 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 36000 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | KATRINA N BROOKS |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | ERIC BROOKS |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | AMANDA COOPER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | SHAWNDI JOHNSON |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 4 | MICHAEL COOPER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | President |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | Treasurer |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | Secretary |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | Director |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | Vice President |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt | 0 | 10100 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 1256 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | PROMOTE DIVERSITY, REPRESENTATION THRU LITERACY |
| IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt | 0 | 293 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | AUTHOR VISITS: PUT IT IN A BOOK HOSTED FREE AUTHOR EVENTS FOR THE LOCAL AUSTIN COMMUNITY. THE FREE AUTHOR EVENTS INCLUDED POETRY AND BOOK READINGS. SELECT AUTHOR EVENTS WERE TARGETED TO LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENTS AND REGISTRATION/ATTENDANCE INCLUDED A FREE SIGNED COPY OF THE FEATURED AUTHORS BOOK. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 1 | PILOT PROGRAMS: MULTIPLE PILOT ACTIVITIES TESTED TO DETERMINE VIABILITY AS A STAND-ALONE PROGRAMS. TESTED ACTIVITIES INCLUDED BARBER SHOP BOOK LENDING LIBRARIES, COMMUNITY BOOK DONATIONS AND HISTORICAL SITE TRAVEL. STATS FROM TEST ACTIVITES ARE EVALUATED TO DETERMINE IF PROGRAM DESIGNATION IS WARRANTED. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 2 | RIGHT TO READ: SUPPORTED BANNED OR CHALLENGED BOOKCLUBS. PARTNERED WITH LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARIANS TO PROVIDE BOOKS FOR STUDENTS CHOOSING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BOOKCLUBS. STUDENTS AND LIBRARIANS READ TWO BOOKS, FURNISHED BY PUT IT IN A BOOK, PER SEMESTER AND DISCUSS AS A GROUP. |
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| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 1 | 12814 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 2 | 2140 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 12058 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 1 | 17431 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 2 | 8748 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt | 0 | 37177 |
| IRS990EZ/ScheduleBNotRequiredInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd | 0 | TX |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 5984 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 91948 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 38237 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 91191 |
| IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 91183 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 116652 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 207835 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct | 0 | 0.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct | 0 | 0.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct | 0 | 1.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct | 0 | 1.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt | 0 | 207835 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 91183 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 116652 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 207835 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 91183 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 116652 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 207835 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and governments $41246.00 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Information technology $80.00 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | Travel $969.00 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | Conferences, conventions, and meetings $55.00 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | Interest $152.00 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | Accounts receivable, net. Beginning:$10100.00 Ending: $0.00 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | Accounts payable and accrued expenses. Beginning:$5984.00 Ending: $0.00 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Part I Line 10 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Part I Line 16 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Part I Line 16 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Part I Line 16 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Part I Line 16 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | Part II Line 24 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | Part II Line 26 |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | ERIC BROOKS |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | Treasurer |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 2147329103 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2025-11-14 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | Put It In a Book |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | PUTI |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 872996168 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/InCareOfNm | 0 | % Eric Brooks |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 2147329103 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 3736 Steck Ave |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | Austin |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | TX |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 78759 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | true |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2025-11-14T12:43:21-06:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2024-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2024-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2024 |
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