EIN 27-2807199

The World is Just a Book Away

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2021-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The scope of wijaba's network includes schools served by our mobile and physical libraries, which are all within A 2-hour radius of local hub offices. The charity also facilitates community partnerships in indonesia, mexico, and The u.s.
Total revenues
$151,811
2021
Total expenses
$229,973
2021
Total assets
$46,348
2021
Num. employees
0
2017

Program areas at The World is Just a Book Away

Wijaba facilitated programs. The scope of wijaba's network includes schools served by our mobile and physical libraries, which are all within A 2-hour radius of local hub offices. The charity also facilitates community partnerships in indonesia, mexico, and The u.s. In 2017, wijaba focused on further developing and implementing its environmental educational program in partnership with jane goodall's roots & shoots. To date, we have achieved an impact of reaching approximately 72,081 children with 91 physical libraries, 2 mobile, 1 horse library, and our environmental education program: indonesia: environmental educational program in partnership with jane goodall's roots & shoots, we implemented 174 separate (con sch o) student led programs that impacted 4,350 children in environmentally hazardous regions throughout indonesia. We built 2 physical libraries during The year and launched 1 horse library that served 5 schools and 2,008 children in 2017. Mexico: we built 1 physical library in chihuahua, mexico. U.s.: we maintain 1 library in los angeles, California at The los angeles leadership academy charter school, which serves approximately 600 students.
The Book, The World Is Just A Book Away, was published by usc libraries press (usc) in 2017. The intention of The Book Is to promote literacy by highlighting how books and reading have inspired 60 people who include some of The World's most prominent figures such as nobel peace prize laureates, actors, royalty, World leaders, scientists, humanitarians, and many more. During The year, usc donated copies of this Book that The organization was able to sell totaling $6,400.

Who funds The World is Just a Book Away

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Mara W Breech FoundationTeacher Training$22,000
The Justin Dart Family FoundationGeneral$20,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$5,250
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at The World is Just a Book Away

NameTitleCompensation
James J OwensDirector , President and Chief Executive Officer / President Chief Executive Officer$40,530
Emilio Diez BarrosoDirector , Chairman$0
Audrey JohnsonDirector , Secretary$0
Diego GutierrezDirector , Treasurer / Director / Board Member$0
Ags JohnsonDirector , Secretary$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for The World is Just a Book Away

RevenuesFYE 12/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$149,486
Program services$0
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,325
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$151,811

Form 990s for The World is Just a Book Away

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-122022-09-13990EZView PDF
2020-122021-11-11990EZView PDF
2019-122021-11-03990EZView PDF
2018-122020-02-07990EZView PDF
2017-122019-02-21990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s

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Footage FoundationNew York, NY$227,043
Clackamas BookshelfGladstone, OR$88,595
The Book Thing of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD$190,254
Hope in A BoxYonkers, NY$151,299
Imagination Library of DenverDenver, CO$52,171
Abc of West Tennessee Education TrustMemphis, TN$126,495
Bring Me A Book FoundationRedwood City, CA$386,266
Bring Me A Book St LouisSaint Louis, MO$101,008
Data update history
August 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
August 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $22,000 from Mara W Breech Foundation
November 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Mara W Breech Foundation
June 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedOperates internationallyCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2309 Santa Monica Blvd 513
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
wijaba.org/ 
Phone
(310) 750-0548
IRS details
EIN
27-2807199
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B00: Education: General
NAICS code, primary
5111: Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0203238
FTB Entity ID
3245830
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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