Books For Africa Inc

Organization Overview

Books For Africa Inc is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Books For Africa Inc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Books For Africa 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, Books For Africa Inc generated $31.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $29.1m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ORGANIZATION COLLECTS BOOKS FROM SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES AND PUBLISHERS AND THEN DONATES THE BOOKS TO AGENCIES IN AFRICA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

BOOKS FOR AFRICA SENT 144 SHIPMENTS OF APPROXIMATELY 3,205,457 BOOKS AND DIGITAL BOOKS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $26,955,480 TO 27 AFRICAN COUNTIRES. BOOKS FOR AFRICA RECEIVES FUNDS FOR THE SHIPMENT OF BOOKS TO AFRICA, AND THIS IS THE ORGANIZATION'S ONLY PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, BOOKS FOR AFRICA ALLOWS DONORS TO TARGET DONATIONS TO SPECIFIC COUNTRIES AND PROVIDES FEEDBACK TO DONOR WHEN BOOKS HAVE BEEN SHIPPED TO THEIR COUNTRIES. 99% OF TOTAL EXPENSES ARE SPENT ON PROGRAM RELATED EXPENSES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Patrick Plonski Ex Officio
Executive Director
$162,179
Joni Sussman
President
$0
Patrick Mandile
Treasurer
$0
Mike Essien
President-Elect
$0
Fatima Lawson
Secretary
$0
Thomas Warth Ex Officio
Founder
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$31,829,701
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $29,446,656
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$31,829,701
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $87,769
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 $31,917,470

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Books For Africa Inc has recieved totaling $2,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Screen Porch Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: DISTRIBUTE BOOKS IN AFRICA

$2,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

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