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EIN 83-2436210

The Free Book Bus

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
Charlottesville
State
Virginia
Year formed
2018
Most recent tax filings
2024-07-01
NTEE code, primary
B80: Student Services and Organizations of Students
Description
The first mission of The Free Book Bus is to enable all children and young people to have a home library. Our primary focus is children and young adults who cannot easily afford and/or access books in charlottesville, albemarle, nelson, and surrounding areas. The Free Book Bus travels to give books to those who cannot easily afford/access them, serving 6,045 individuals in a year of service. The Free Book Bus traveled to give books, hygiene items, and art/school supplies to those who cannot easily afford/access them.
Total revenues
$76,975
2024
Total expenses
$50,267
2024
Total assets
$62,730
2024
Num. employees
n/a

Who funds The Free Book Bus

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lewis G Schaeneman JR FoundationTo Further the Exempt Works of the Recipient$5,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$21

Personnel at The Free Book Bus

NameTitleCompensation
Sharon StonePresident$6,000

Financials for The Free Book Bus

RevenuesFYE 07/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$76,975
Program services$0
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
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$76,975

Form 990s for The Free Book Bus

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-072024-09-19990EZView PDF
2022-072022-12-08990EZView PDF

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Data update history
January 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2023
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,500 from Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
July 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Perry Foundation Incorporated
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 5025
Charlottesville, VA 22905
Metro area
Charlottesville, VA
County
Charlottesville city, VA
Website URL
freebookbus.com/ 
Phone
(434) 760-3737
IRS details
EIN
83-2436210
Fiscal year end
July
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2018
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B80: Student Services and Organizations of Students
NAICS code, primary
5111: Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Parent/child status
Independent
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