Behind The Book Inc
- Assets
- $922.3k
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 06/2003
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 32-0086097
Organization Overview
Behind The Book Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (B19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Behind The Book Inc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Behind The Book Inc 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 06/2022, Behind The Book Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.3% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO DEVELOP ENGAGED READERS AND WRITERS IN UNDERSERVED NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY DESIGNING AND DELIVERING PROGRAMS THAT ARE MULTI-DISCIPLINARY, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, AND PROMOTE DEEPER CONNECTIONS TO BOOKS AND THEIR AUTHORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BEHIND THE BOOK (BTB) DEVELOPS ENGAGED READERS AND WRITERS IN UNDERSERVED NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY DESIGNING AND DELIVERING PROGRAMS THAT ARE MULTI-DISCIPLINARY, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, AND PROMOTE DEEPER CONNECTIONS TO BOOKS AND THEIR AUTHORS.BEHIND THE BOOK IS A LITERACY NONPROFIT SERVING PREK 12TH GRADE STUDENTS IN TITLE L NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS. BTB PARTNERS WITH TEACHERS TO CREATE IMMERSIVE CURRICULUM UNITS BASED ON A BOOK THAT INCLUDE WORKING WITH THE AUTHOR, WRITING, ART, AND EXPLORING THE CONTENT OF THE BOOK THROUGH DRAMA, AND RELEVANT FIELD TRIPS.BTB EMPOWERS THE NEXT GENERATION OF READERS AND WRITERS BY NURTURING CRITICAL THINKING, CREATIVITY, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE IN OUR STUDENTS, GIVING THEM THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.IN 2022 BTB SERVED 1,766 STUDENTS IN 14 SCHOOLS THROUGH 77 PROGRAMS CONSISTING OF 491 WORKSHOPS IN MANHATTAN AND THE BRONX. 39% OF OUR PROGRAMS SERVED STUDENTS IN SPECIAL ED CLASSROOMS AND 24 PROGRAMS TOOK PLACE WITH ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS. PROGRAMS WERE CONDUCTED BOTH REMOTELY AND IN PERSON. ALL OF OUR SCHOOL PARTNERS HAVE COMMITTED TO PARTNERING WITH US FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR AND WE HAVE ADDED ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS FOR FY23.BTB DONATED 17,300 BOOKS TO STUDENTS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jo Umans Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 55 | $92,601 |
Ian Woolley Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Elman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Robin Canter Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Trauman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Phil Andersonfrom Apr 2021 Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $113,715 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $131,300 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,052,373 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $31,475 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,297,388 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $75,785 |
| Investment income | $2,112 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,375,285 |
| 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. | $97,101 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,550 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $434,687 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,820 |
| Payroll taxes | $45,380 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $76,189 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $185,694 |
| Advertising and promotion | $881 |
| Office expenses | $28,359 |
| Information technology | $22,444 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $56,010 |
| Travel | $8,789 |
| 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 | $5,664 |
| Insurance | $11,761 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,152,291 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $58,506 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $638,745 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $172,195 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $12,000 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,802 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,643 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $18,394 |
| Total assets | $922,285 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,795 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $27,795 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $768,924 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $125,566 |
| 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 | $922,285 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 27 grants that Behind The Book Inc has recieved totaling $369,883.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $51,916 |
The Lawrence Foundation Orient, NY PURPOSE: FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $50,000 |
The Korein Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: STIPENDS AND | $35,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $26,427 |
William T Grant Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: BEHIND THE BOOK LITERACY PROGRAMS - YOUTH CAPACITY GRANT | $20,000 |
Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
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