Transit Books is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Transit Books 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, Transit Books generated $245.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $235.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.4% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TRANSIT BOOKS IS A NONPROFIT PUBLISHER OF INTERNATIONAL AND AMERICAN LITERATURE, BASED IN OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA. WE'RE COMMITTED TO THE DISCOVERY AND PROMOTION OF ENDURING WORKS THAT CARRY READERS ACROSS BORDERS AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TRANSIT BOOKS PUBLISHED FIVE BOOKS BY AUTHORS FROM FOUR COUNTRIES, INCLUDING JON FOSSES A NEW NAME (NORWAY), JACQUELINE HARPMANS I WHO HAVE NEVER KNOWN MEN (BELGIUM), ANWEN CRAWFORDS NO DOCUMENT (AUSTRALIA), JOANNA WALSHS MY LIFE AS A GODARD MOVIE (UK), AND JON FOSSES SEPTOLOGY (NORWAY). IN ADDITION, A NEW NAME WAS A FINALIST FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE, THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR TRANSLATED LITERATURE, AND THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FOR FICTION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Adam Levy Executive Dir. | Officer | 20 | $30,119 |
Jennifer Menendez Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Beverly Mislang Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Silvia Oviedo Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ashley Levy Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $15,800 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $65,173 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $80,973 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $164,912 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $245,885 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $30,119 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,518 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $20,937 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,475 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,861 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,766 |
Office expenses | $12,282 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $10,563 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,350 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,904 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $235,107 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $129,417 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $501 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $93,925 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $223,843 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,246 |
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 | $1 |
Total liabilities | $26,247 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $197,596 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $223,843 |