Bernies Book Bank

Organization Overview

Bernies Book Bank is located in Lake Bluff, IL. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Bernies Book Bank employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bernies Book Bank 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 12/2020, Bernies Book Bank generated $4.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 9.4% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

DISTRIBUTES QUALITY CHILDREN'S BOOKS TO INCREASE BOOK OWNERSHIP AMONG UNDER-SERVED CHILDREN THROUGHOUT CHICAGOLAND.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

BERNIE'S BOOK BANK SOURCES, PROCESSES AND DISTRIBUTES QUALITY NEW AND GENTLY USED CHILDREN'S BOOKS TO SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE BOOK OWNERSHIP AMONG UNDER-SERVED INFANTS, TODDLERS AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN THROUGHOUT CHICAGOLAND. BERNIE'S BOOK BANK HAS SOURCED, PROCESSED AND DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN APPROXIMATELY 19 MILLION QUALITY CHILDREN'S BOOKS SINCE DECEMBER 2009.BERNIE'S BOOK BANK PERFORMS THREE FUNCTIONS EXCEPTIONALLY WELL:(1) WE SOURCE QUALITY NEW AND GENTLY USED CHILDREN'S BOOKS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, BOOK PUBLISHERS AND DISTRIBUTORS. BERNIE'S BOOK BANK MANAGES THE COLLECTION PROCESS, TAKING THE BURDEN OFF OF SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS, AND MAXIMIZING THE DONATIONS OF QUALITY BOOKS.(2) WE PROCESS BOOKS IN OUR PROCESSING CENTER WITH THE HELP OF A LARGE POOL OF VOLUNTEERS (INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITY SERVICE & CORPORATE GROUPS). EACH BOOK IS REVIEWED FOR QUALITY, SORTED INTO AGE-APPROPRIATE READING LEVELS, "FINGERPRINTED" WITH THE BERNIE'S BOOK BANK STICKER, AND PLACED INTO A DISTRIBUTION-READY BAG OF SIX BOOKS. (3) BERNIE'S BOOK BANK DISTRIBUTES BAGS OF BOOKS TO LARGE POPULATIONS OF UNDER-SERVED CHILDREN PRIMARILY THROUGH IDENTIFIED SCHOOLS (BASED ON FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH PERCENTAGES) AND WIC (WOMEN INFANT CHILDREN) PROGRAMS. EACH CHILD SERVED RECEIVES A MINIMUM OF 12 BOOKS PER YEAR, EVERY YEAR, UNTIL THE CHILD COMPLETES 6TH GRADE; CREATING A CONTINUUM OF DISTRIBUTION FROM BIRTH THROUGH 6TH GRADE.CURRENTLY, BERNIE'S BOOK BANK SERVES MORE THAN 300,000 UNDER SERVED CHICAGOLAND CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH 6TH GRADE WITH 12 QUALITY BOOKS EVERY YEAR.DURING 2021, BERNIES'S BOOK BANK PROCURED, PROCESSED, AND DISTRIBUTED 1.6 MILLION BOOKS; WITHOUT THE ASSISTANCE OF OUR VOLUNTEER BASE UNTIL THEY RETURNED IN VERY LIMITED AMOUNT IN AUGUST.


Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.

Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Darrin Utynek
Chief Executive Officer
$170,546
Brian Floriani
Founder
$149,163
Erin Kirchner
Board Vice Chair
$0
Sara Granack
Chair
$0
Lia Douglas
Board Chair Elect
$0
Nick Jones
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,917,778
Investment income $67
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $7,569
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$39,265
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $5,530
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,899,035

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 54 grants that Bernies Book Bank has recieved totaling $3,206,881.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Feed The Children Inc

Oklahoma City, OK

PURPOSE: NECESSITIES FOR NEEDY CHILDREN & FAMILIES

$2,425,803
Abbvie Foundation

North Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: BERNIE'S BOOK BANK GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$345,000
The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$54,271
The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$54,271
$37,500
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

$26,230
View Grant Recipient Profile

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Iowa Jag Inc
Des Moines, IA
$8,843,429
Braven Incorporated
Chicago, IL
$13,085,158
Gary Comer Youth Center
Chicago, IL
$6,433,696
Boys And Girls Club Of Dane County Inc
Madison, WI
$11,374,930
Life Promotions Inc
Appleton, WI
$5,603,353
Bernies Book Bank
Lake Bluff, IL
$4,899,035
Kingdom House
St Louis, MO
$5,069,438
Gateway Woods Family Services Inc
Leo, IN
$4,316,744
Fishers Soccer Club Inc
Noblesville, IN
$3,510,504
Embarc Inc
Chicago, IL
$3,839,352
A Million Stars Inc
St Louis, MO
$2,484,208
Horizons For Youth
Chicago, IL
$2,593,417

Create an account to unlock the data you need.

or