BOOKS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION
NEW YORK, NY | New York County
Community Services
Overview
BOOKS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION
13-3539811
1632 FIRST AVENUE NO 130
NEW YORK, NY 10028
New York County
NEW YORK, NY 10028
New York County
(212) 760-2665
info@booksforkids.org
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE BOOKS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE LITERACY AMONG ALL CHILDREN WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON LOW-INCOME AND AT-RISK PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN.
CRA Category
- Community Services
Nonprofit location
- This nonprofit is not located in any CRA geographies.
Awards & Certifications
- This nonprofit has not received any CRA awards or certifications.
Founded
1986
Total Employees
Not reported
Total Volunteers
Not reported
Nonprofit Classification (NTEE Code)
-
Not reported
IRS Activity Codes
560
Supplying money, goods or services to the poor
328
Combat juvenile delinquency
927
Fundraising
Standard Business Classification (NAICS Code)
-
Not reported
Targeted Clients
- At-Risk Youth
- Children & Youth
- Economically Disadvantaged
- K-12 Students
- Homeless
CRA Income Characteristics
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CRA Alignment
CRA Category
Community Services
Social services and other support for low- and moderate-income, homeless or at-risk individuals.
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Programs & Services
STORYTIME PROGRAM
The Books for Kids Story Time Program brings together volunteers and individuals such as from community members, retired librarians, corporate volunteers, and early childhood literacy experts who work with the children in our libraries to deepen their literacy experience. From puppet shows and sing-alongs to literacy-based arts & crafts, and group readings, all our activities bring books to life. We make learning fun and help build the critical early literacy skills our children need to be successful in life.
*Select locations listed in bold in “Where this nonprofit helps” section.
Targeted Clients
Not reported
CRA Income Characteristics
Not reported
LENDING LIBRARIES PROGRAM
The Books for Kids Lending Library Program encourages and assists preschool-aged children to check out library books from the Books for Kids library on site at their preschool or daycare center. Books for Kids helps children and teachers learn the lending process so that each child can have a new book to bring home with them each week. We also encourage teachers to use the library and books to assist with their curricula and lesson plans. Our goal is to have teachers learn and become comfortable with the lending process to be able to run this program on their own.
Targeted Clients
Not reported
CRA Income Characteristics
Not reported
BUILDING SCHOOL LIBRARIES PROGRAM
Through our Lending Library programs, we build print-rich and developmentally appropriate libraries for preschool age children in low-income communities. Our Library Specialists also work with teachers and parents to select books that complement classroom curriculums and build skills students need to improve on.
Targeted Clients
Not reported
CRA Income Characteristics
Not reported
Awards & Certifications
Community Development Financial Institution
Community Development Financial Institution Award Recipient
New Market Tax Credit Recipient
HUD Counseling Agency
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Recipient
IRS Summary
Income
$0.9M
Revenue
$894.6K
Assets
$212.1K
IRS Business Master File Details
As of Oct 2023
Exempt Ruling Date
1992-08
Deductibility Status
Deductible
Last Tax Filing
2022
Organization Type
Corporation
Organization Tax Filing Status
990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Foundation Tax Filing Status
990-PF not required by IRS
Affiliation Classification
Independent Organization
Basis for Foundation/Public Charity Status
Organization normally receives no more than one-third of support from gross investment and unrelated business income and at same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees and gross receipts related to exempt purposes 509(a)(2)
IRS Publication 78 Details
As of Nov 2023
Verified in Publication 78
Yes
Deductibility Limitation
50% (60% for cash contributions)
Organization Description
A public charity
IRS Form 990 Returns
Through August 2023
Nonprofit Location
Physical Address
1632 FIRST AVENUE NO 130
NEW YORK, NY 10028
New York County
NEW YORK, NY 10028
New York County
Area Type
Metropolitan Statistical Area
FIPS Geocoded Address
35614
MSA/MD
36
State
061
County
0144.01
Tract
Upper
Income Level
Core-Based Statistical Area
35620 - New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
Combined Statistical Area
408 - New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA
Metropolitan Division
35614 - New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ
Located In
Low- or Moderate-Income Census Tract
Opportunity Zone
Majority Minority Census Tract
20.75%
FFIEC Designated Distressed Census Tract
FFIEC Underserved Census Tract
Geographies Served
- AL - Coosa County
- AL - Tallapoosa County
- AZ - Maricopa County
- CA - Los Angeles County
- CA - San Francisco County
- CT - Fairfield County
- CT - New Haven County
- DC - District of Columbia
- IL - Cook County
- MD - Montgomery County
- MA - Suffolk County
- NV - Clark County
- NY - Bronx County
- NY - Kings County
- NY - New York County
- NY - Queens County
- NY - Rockland County
- NY - Westchester County
- PA - Philadelphia County
- TN - Shelby County
- TX - Dallas County
Market Data
| Census Tract | County | |
|---|---|---|
| 0144.01 | New York County | |
| Population | ||
| Total Population | 5,040 | 1,669,127 |
| Total Households | 2,417 | 767,213 |
| Income | ||
| Median Family Income (Census*) | $250,001 | $93,956 |
| Median Family Income (2022 FFIEC est.) | $99,000 | $99,000 |
| Tract Income Percentage | 292.45% | N/A |
| Below Poverty Level | 2.9% | 15.6% |
| Unemployment Level | 3.9% | 6.6% |
| Housing | ||
| Total Housing Units | 2,885 | 907,018 |
| Total Owner-Occupied Units | 44.9% | 24.7% |
| Total Renter-Occupied Units | 38.9% | 75.3% |
| Total Vacant Units | 16.2% | 8.9% |
* Census tract income based on 2020 Census estimated data; County income based on 2021 American Community Survey data.
Management
12
Total Voting Members
in Governing Body
in Governing Body
12
Independent Voting Members
in Governing Body
in Governing Body
Tax Filing Signatory
Robin Adelson
(212) 760-2665
(212) 760-2665
Principal Officer
Robin Adelson
findCRA Profile Owner
Mitchell Cohen
Development Manager
mcohen@booksforkids.org
Development Manager
mcohen@booksforkids.org
Key Policies & Documents
Written Conflict of Interest Policy
Written Document Retention & Destruction Policy
Written Whistleblower Policy
CEO Compensation Review Process
Written Minutes of Board Meetings
Financial Statements & Reporting
Compiled or Reviewed by an Independent Accountant
Audited by an Independent Accountant
Included in Consolidated Financial Statements
Internal Audit Committee Review
Federal Grant Audit Required
Federal Grand Audit Performed
Organization Activities
Provides Credit Counseling
Conducts Gaming Activities
Engages in Lobbying Activities
Engages in Political Activities
Makes Grants to Individuals
Makes Grants to Organizations
Information in this section is extracted from the nonprofit's e-filed tax return and based on answers provided by the nonprofit in their 990 e-filed for the tax period ending on 2022-06.
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