Books Are Wings
- Assets
- $165.1k
- Revenue
- $259.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Pawtucket, RI
- Founding
- 05/2002
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 27-0045877
Organization Overview
Books Are Wings is located in Pawtucket, RI. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Books Are Wings employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Books Are Wings is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Books Are Wings generated $259.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $205.9k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.3% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PUTTING FREE BOOKS IN THE HANDS OF CHILDREN. BOOKS ARE WINGS SEEKS TO PROVIDE EVERY CHILD WITH REGULAR ACCESS TO BOOKS. BAW WORKS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN THEIR CLASSROOMS, AT SCHOOL FUNCTIONS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND PLAYGROUNDS. WE BELIEVE THAT OFFERING BOOKS TO CHILDREN IN DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTS INSTILLS A CONSISTENT MESSAGE THAT READING IS NOT JUST SCHOOL WORK- IT'S A WAY OF LIFE!
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BOOKS ARE WINGS DISTRIBUTED ALMOST 50,000 BOOKS TO CHILDREN THROUGH THE BOOKS ALL YEAR PROGRAM, COMMUNITY EVENTS, SUMMER PROGRAMS AND BOOK SPOTS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jocelynn White Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $55,620 |
John Geyson Board Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joyce Ruppell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pamela Vogel Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Bill Dibiasio Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Telisa Richardson Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $16,432 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $231,902 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $34,995 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $248,334 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $11,110 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $259,444 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,620 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,562 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $35,382 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,901 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,291 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $26,048 |
| Advertising and promotion | $175 |
| Office expenses | $349 |
| Information technology | $1,869 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,635 |
| Travel | $1,378 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,395 |
| Insurance | $622 |
| All other expenses | $4,073 |
| Total functional expenses | $205,946 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $108,606 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $12,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $655 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $16,277 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,182 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,905 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $165,125 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $16,432 |
| Total liabilities | $16,432 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $137,193 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,500 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $165,125 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Books Are Wings has recieved totaling $141,570.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United Way Of Rhode Island Inc Providence, RI PURPOSE: DESIGNATED DONATION/GRANT | $75,698 |
The Rhode Island Community Foundation Providence, RI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT; PURCHASE BOOKS; LITERACY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS; PROGRAM SUPPORT; WHEREVER MOST NEEDED; EMPLOYEE GRANTS; LITERACY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM | $38,250 |
National Grid Foundation Hicksville, NY PURPOSE: BOOKS ALL YEAR PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Alice I Sullivan Charitablefoundation Pawtucket, RI PURPOSE: LITERACY PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Nordson Corporation Foundation Westlake, OH PURPOSE: EDUCATION PROGRAM | $5,000 |
Robert D Wray Charitable Tr Barrington, RI PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
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