Books Through Bars in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)
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| Books Through Bars | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 232841845 |
| Name of Organization | Books Through Bars |
| Address | 4722 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143-3503 |
| Subsection | Charitable Organization |
| Ruling Date | 09/2002 |
| Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
| Foundation | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public |
| Organization | Corporation |
| Exempt Organization Status | Unconditional Exemption |
| Tax Period | 09/2014 |
| Assets | $25,000 to $99,999 |
| Income | $25,000 to $99,999 |
| Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
| Asset Amount | $79,118 |
| Amount of Income | $52,535 |
| Form 990 Revenue Amount | $47,289 |
| National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) | Crime, Legal-Related: Rehabilitation Services for Offenders |
Non-representatives - add comments:
Amount of income in 2014: $52,535 (it was $45,036 in 2013)
| Books Through Bars: | $52,535 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $71,223 |
Assets in 2014: $79,118 (it was $84,862 in 2013)
| This organization: | $79,118 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $19,232 |
Expenses in 2013: $43,575
| Books Through Bars: | $43,575 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $54,154 |
Income to expenses ratio in 2013: 1.2
| Books Through Bars: | 1.2 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 1.0 |
Grants share in income in 2013: 56.5%
| This organization: | 56.5% |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 89.8% |
Revenue for 2013
Support schedule
| Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $44,084 | $29,736 | $45,036 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $25,182 | $14,674 | $25,425 |
| Program service revenue including government fees and contracts | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues and assessments | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gain/Loss from sale of assets other than inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net income/loss from gaming and fundraising events | $963 | $0 | $1,479 |
| Gross income from gaming | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross income from fundraising events | $1,567 | $0 | $2,799 |
| Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events | $604 | $0 | $1,320 |
| Gross profit/loss from sales of inventory | $17,471 | $14,735 | $17,838 |
| Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances | $21,098 | $18,487 | $23,344 |
| Less: cost of goods sold | $3,627 | $3,752 | $5,506 |
| Other revenue | $468 | $327 | $294 |
| Total expenses | $39,197 | $37,253 | $43,575 |
| Total net assets | $89,027 | $81,510 | $82,971 |
| Excess/Deficit for the year | $4,887 | $-7,517 | $1,461 |
| Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year | $84,140 | $89,027 | $81,510 |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances at end of year | $81,510 | $82,971 | |
| Balance Sheets | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $90,625 | $83,367 | $84,862 |
| Total liabilities | $1,598 | $1,857 | $1,891 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $89,027 | $81,510 | $82,971 |
| Other Information | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? | No | No | |
| Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? | No | No | |
| Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities | No | No | No |
| Has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? | No | No | |
| Amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect | $0 | $0 | |
| Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? | No | No | |
| Total amount involved | $0 | $0 | |
| Initiation fees and capital contributions | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross receipts for public use of club facilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? | No | No | |
| At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? | No | No | |
| Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2013) | |
| The organization is not a private foundation because it is: | An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3 % of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3 % of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975 |
| Number of organizations supported | 0 |
| Sum of amounts of support | $0 |
| Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (for 2009 - 2013) | |
| 2009 - 2013 Total | |
|---|---|
| Public support | $200,601 |
| Subtotal | $200,601 |
| Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received | $98,591 |
| Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | $102,010 |
| Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 | $0 |
| Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf | $0 |
| The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | $0 |
| Less | $0 |
| Amounts received from disqualified persons | $0 |
| Amounts received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the total support | $0 |
| Total support | $208,684 |
| Public support | $200,601 |
| Subtotal | $2,972 |
| Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources | $2,972 |
| Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 | $0 |
| Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on | $0 |
| Other income | $5,111 |
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| Id | Name | Address | State | Established | Total Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Witness To Innocence | 1501 Cherry St, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1403 | PA | 2009-09 | $621,793 |
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| 8 | All Most Home Holistic Housing 4 Life Management | 4024 Higbee St, Philadelphia, PA 19135 | PA | 2009-03 | $0 |
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| 10 | Breadpassers Ministry | PO BOX 1325, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 | PA | 2002-01 | $0 |
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| 17 | Formerly Convicted Citizens Project | 950 N Joslyn Drive, Penn Hills, PA 15235 | PA | 2013-12 | $0 |
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