World Is Just A Book Away is located in Santa Monica, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World Is Just A Book Away 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 12/2022, World Is Just A Book Away generated $154.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $138.7k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.0%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
IN 2022, WIJABA FURTHERED ITS MISSION OF PROMOTING EDUCATION, LITERACY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. THIS WAS ACHIEVED THROUGH ITS MOBILE AND PHYSICAL LIBRARIES, ONLINE PROGRAMS AND IN-PERSON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE RESULTS OF THIS WORK REACHED TENS OF THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN EACH MONTH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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James J Owens President & CEO | 20 | $35,870 | |
Kevin Keane Chairman | 10 | $0 | |
Drew Boyles Treasurer | 2.5 | $0 | |
Alexander Diez-Barroso Secretary | 2.5 | $0 | |
Claire Manz Director | 2.5 | $0 | |
Leeann Daly Director | 2.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $126,840 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $27,757 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $154,597 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $55,257 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $15,750 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $1,722 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,034 |
Other expenses | $64,940 |
Total expenses | $138,703 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $50,541 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $57,792 |
Total liabilities | $77,304 |
Net assets or fund balances | -$19,512 |