Childrens Book Project
- Assets
- $370.1k
- Revenue
- $272.9k
- Investments
- $365.2k
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 09/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 94-3229734
Organization Overview
Childrens Book Project is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Childrens Book Project employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Book 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 12/2022, Childrens Book Project generated $272.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $309.2k during the year ending 12/2022. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF SAN FRANCISCO-BASED CHILDRENS BOOK PROJECT (CBP) IS TO PROMOTE LITERACY BY PROVIDING BOOKS TO CHILDREN WHO NEED THEM FOR EQUITY IN LITERACY, LEARNING, AND LIFE, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE LITERACY TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO ORGANIZATIONS SERVING FAMILIES IN ECONOMICALLY VULNERABLE NEIGHBORHOODS IN OUR CITY AND BAY AREA REGION. CBP BOOKS ARE GIVEN TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO KEEP VIA THE EDUCATORS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE THEM, AND ARE ALWAYS FREE, ALWAYS FOR KEEPS. OUR WORK IS BASED ON THE KNOWLEDGE THAT CHILDREN WHO GROW UP WITH BOOKS HAVE BETTER ACADEMIC OUTCOMES THAN THEIR PEERS WHO DONT, AND THAT READING ALOUD TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH BENEFITS CRITICAL BRAIN DEVELOPMENT EARLY ON. MANY CHILDREN HAVE FEW OR NO BOOKS OF THEIR OWN AND ATTEND SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS IN WHICH HIGH QUALITY BOOKS ARE IN SHORT SUPPLY, THUS ENCOURAGING READING IS NOT ENOUGH WHEN FAMILIES DO NOT HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO BOOKS. TO ADDRESS THE INEQUITY OF ACCESS, CBP SUPPLIES BOOKS, SERVICE PARTNER TR
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 1992, WE HAVE DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 3 MILLION BOOKS, WITH OVER HALF GOING TO TITLE 1 SCHOOLS. IN 2022 ALONE, THE CHILDRENS BOOK PROJECT (CBP) PROCESSED 154,878 BOOKS DONATED TO US, AND VIA OUR BOOK BANK PROGRAM, DISTRIBUTED 138,325 FREE BOOKS TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS, AS WELL AS SCHOOLS, SHELTERS, CHILD CARE AND CHILD ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES IN SAN FRANCISCO AND THE BAY AREA. CBP ALSO HOSTS EDUCATORS AND NONPROFIT SERVICE PARTNERS FOR OUR BI-MONTHLY, EARLY LITERACY READ ALOUD PROGRAM, AND WE FUND THE PURCHASE OF NEW MULTILINGUAL BOOKS AND BOOKS WITH BROADER THEMES, CHARACTERS, CULTURAL AND RACIAL REPRESENTATION FOR THESE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO SHARE WITH THEIR FAMILIES. WE OFFER A TEEN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM, PROVIDING TRAINING TO HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH TO GO BACK INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES TO PROMOTE LITERACY, AND A SECOND READING PROGRAM THAT DELIVERS GENTLY-USED BOOKS DIRECTLY TO SPOTS WHERE FAMILIES LIVE, WORK AND GATHER AND WHERE THERE IS LITTLE ACCESS TO BOOKS. IN 2023, WE WILL LAUNCH THE STORYTIME PROGRAM, CBPS FIRST FORAY INTO DIRECT-TO-CHILD/FAMILY SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Melanie Mickelson Board Member | Trustee | 15 | $28,920 |
Maureen Mccarthy Board Member | Trustee | 15 | $21,805 |
Risa Schwartz President | Trustee | 25 | $0 |
Annelise Goldberg Treasurer | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Sam Wilson Controller | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Catherine Weiser Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $266,951 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $266,951 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $5,992 |
| 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 | $272,943 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $50,725 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $96,545 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,456 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,820 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $21,585 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,277 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $63,817 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $51 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,006 |
| All other expenses | $14,205 |
| Total functional expenses | $309,190 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,963 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $365,153 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $370,116 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,781 |
| 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 | $2,494 |
| Total liabilities | $5,275 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $364,841 |
| 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 | $370,116 |