Westport Book Sale Ventures Inc

Organization Overview

Westport Book Sale Ventures Inc, operating under the name Westport Book Shopbooksale, is located in Westport, CT. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (J12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Westport Book Shopbooksale employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Westport Book Shopbooksale is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, WHILE RAISING FUNDS FOR THE WESTPORT LIBRARY, THROUGH SALE OF USED BOOKS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE COMPANY OPERATES THE WESTPORT BOOK SHOP, A NON-PROFIT RETAIL USED BOOK SHOP LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN WESTPORT, CT. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR COVERED BY THIS REPORT, THE BOOK SHOP PROVIDED PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE SKILLS TRAINING FOR 10 ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. IN ADDITION TO SELLING BOOKS THROUGH THE WESTPORT BOOK SHOP, THE COMPANY ALSO SOLD BOOKS ONLINE, AND AT PERIODIC MULTI-DAY BOOK SALE EVENTS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WORKED AN AGGREGATE OF 1,975 HOURS OF PAID EMPLOYMENT, MOSTLY AT THE WESTPORT BOOK SHOP, BUT ALSO AT THE COMPANY'S BOOK SALE EVENTS, AND AT THE BOOK DONATION CENTER WHERE BOOK DONATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND PROCESSED. AS A RESULT OF REVENUES RAISED FROM THE SALE OF USED BOOKS, THE COMPAY MADE GRANTS TO THE WESTPORT LIBRARY TOTALING $50,000 IN THE FISCAL YEAR COVERED BY THIS REPORT.


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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$44,868
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$44,868
Total Program Service Revenue$0
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 $179,618
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $227,940

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Westport Book Sale Ventures Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Fairfield Countys Community Foundation Inc

Norwalk, CT

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.

$10,000
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