Books For Collier Kids Inc

Organization Overview

Books For Collier Kids Inc, operating under the name Books for Collier Kids, is located in Naples, FL. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, 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. Books for Collier Kids 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 Collier Kids generated $254.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $195.4k during the year ending 06/2022. 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

BOOKS FOR COLLIER KIDS PROVIDES NEW BOOKS TO CHILDREN IN NEED. ACCESS TO BOOKS ADDRESSES ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS AFFECTING LITERACY. WE GIVE BOOKS TO CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY TO TAKE HOME,SHARE,CHERISH AND OWN.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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BOOKS FOR COLLIER KIDS GIVES BOOKS TO MORE THAN 10,000 CHILDREN A YEAR IN 375 CLASSROOMS TO TITLE I SCHOOLS WHERE MORE THAN 75% OF THE STUDENTS RELY ON THE FREE OR REDUCED-COST MEAL PROGRAM, IN COLLIER COUNTY, FL. BCK GIVES A BOOK A MONTH THROUGH-OUT THE SCHOOL YEAR TO CHILDREN IN PRE-K, KINDERGARDEN, FIRST- AND SECOND-GRADE CLASSROOMS, THE CRITICAL AGE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF READING SKILLS. IN 2021, BCK PROVIDED MORE THAN 93,000 BOOKS TO TITLE I ELEMENTARY STUDENTS.


BOOKS FOR COLLIER KIDS (BCK) WORKS CLOSELY WITH A VARETY OF MORE THAN 20 LOCAL NON-PROFIT AGENCIES TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN IN NEED HAVE BOOKS TO TAKE HOME, SHARE AND CHERISH. BCK WORKS WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TO PROVIDE 15+ AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOKS TO OVER 100 HOME DEDICATIONS EACH YEAR. BCK WORKS WITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, THE SHELTER FOR ABUSED WOMEN, FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FOREVER, GUADALUPE CENTER, GRACE PLACE AND MANY OTHERS TO SUPPORT THEIR READING PROGRAMS, PROVIDE RESPITE AND SECURITY. IN 2021, NEARLY 9,000 BOOKS WERE DISTRIBUTED VIA COLLABORATIONS.


SUMMER SLIDE OCCURS WHEN CHILDREN DON'T READ OVER THE SUMMER AND THE FACT THAT STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT ACTIVELY READING OVER THE SUMMER EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT, CUMULATIVE READING SKILL LOSS. THIS LOSS ESPECIALLY AFFECTS CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME HOMES. THIS 2021 SUMMER, BCK DONATED 16,700 NEW BOOKS TO NUMEROUS SUMMER PROGRAMS SUCH AS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, MANATEE AND PARK SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, GRACE PLACE AND SALVATION ARMY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mary Henrikson
Board Secret
$0
Ray Kalich
Treasurer
$0
Nora Kolmer
Vice Chair
$0
Sallie Williams
Board Chair
$0
Erika Aron
Board Member
$0
Joseph Charles
Board Member
$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$252,179
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $9,898
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$252,179
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,789
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 $253,968

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Books For Collier Kids Inc has recieved totaling $300.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
George E & Deanna J Wardeberg Chtbl Tr

Naples, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT

$300
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