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EIN 56-2380561

Books Are Gems

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
El Paso
State
Texas
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2021-12-01
NTEE code, primary
B92: Remedial Reading, Reading Encouragement Programs
Description
BOOKS ARE GEMS empowers families through literacy, inspiring children and teachers by putting books into their hands. The organization hosts over 30 virtual storytime sessions, enhancing reading skills while distributing 2,600 storytime books for listening and learning. Their engaging storytime videos attract over 9,500 views on Facebook. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Books Are Gems continues to serve low-income families, providing over 23,838 free books this year to foster children's learning and opportunities.
Total revenues
$96,277
2021
Total expenses
$44,733
2021
Total assets
$134,285
2021
Num. employees
n/a

Who funds Books Are Gems

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Michael M Peacock FoundationLiteracy$14,500
Paso del Norte Community FoundationEl Paso Giving Day Grant$7,138
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$194

Personnel at Books Are Gems

NameTitleCompensation
Liz ZamarripaVice President$0
Paul HauptPresident / Treasurer / Board Member$0
Manny EnriquezExecutive Director

Financials for Books Are Gems

RevenuesFYE 12/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$96,276
Program services$0
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$1
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$96,277

Form 990s for Books Are Gems

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-122022-09-15990EZView PDF
2020-122022-02-15990EZView PDF
2019-122021-02-17990EZView PDF
2018-122020-01-02990EZView PDF
2017-122018-07-30990EZView PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $28,000 from El Paso Community Foundation
May 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $11,500 from El Paso Community Foundation
February 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2020
September 1, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2021
May 25, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
7744 N Dr Ste B
El Paso, TX 79915
Metro area
El Paso, TX
County
El Paso County, TX
Phone
(915) 845-5437
IRS details
EIN
56-2380561
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2004
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B92: Remedial Reading, Reading Encouragement Programs
NAICS code, primary
5111: Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Parent/child status
Independent
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