Prisoners Literature Project
- Assets
- $145.6k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 87-2253705
Organization Overview
Prisoners Literature Project is located in Berkeley, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (I43) the organization is classified as: Inmate Support, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Prisoners Literature Project 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 12/2023, Prisoners Literature Project generated $133.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $130.6k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.5%) per year over the past 2 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
SENDING BOOKS TO INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS: WE CONDUCT APPROXIMATELY 3 BOOK-PACKING SESSIONS WITH COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS EVERY WEEK, AND SEND AROUND 1,000 BOOK PACKAGES PER MONTH TO INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS IN 49 U.S. STATES. THESE INCLUDE DICTIONARIES, GENRE BOOKS, DRAWING BOOKS, AND MANY OTHER SUBJECTS THAT WE EITHER GET DONATED OR BUY FROM REMAINDER BOOK DISTRIBUTORS.
SENDING BOOKS TO INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS: WE CONDUCT APPROXIMATELY 3 BOOK-PACKING SESSIONS WITH COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS EVERY WEEK, AND SEND AROUND 1,000 BOOK PACKAGES PER MONTH TO INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS IN 49 U.S. STATES. THESE INCLUDE DICTIONARIES, GENRE BOOKS, DRAWING BOOKS, AND MANY OTHER SUBJECTS THAT WE EITHER GET DONATED OR BUY FROM REMAINDER BOOK DISTRIBUTORS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Simon Carless Treasurer | 7 | $0 | |
Christopher Gales Secretary | 7 | $0 | |
Karen Franklin President | 7 | $0 | |
Simon Carless Treasurer | 7 | $0 | |
Christopher Gales Secretary | 7 | $0 | |
Karen Franklin President | 7 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $126,714 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,476 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $44 |
| Total Revenue | $133,234 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $3,537 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $17,377 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $64,027 |
| Other expenses | $45,687 |
| Total expenses | $130,628 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $145,632 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $145,632 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $145,632 |