EIN 47-1786302

We Need Diverse Books

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The wndb internship program provides supplemental funding for Diverse college students interested in the publishing industry as a career. Putting more Books featuring Diverse characters into the hands of all children. Creating a world where everyone can find themselves on the pages of a book.
Total revenues
$1,117,905
2023
Total expenses
$1,112,225
2023
Total assets
$1,285,821
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at We Need Diverse Books

Internship/mentorship grants and awards. This program encompasses the following: the walter grant provides financial support to Diverse creators who are currently unpublished. The internship grants support Diverse college students pursuing a career in publishing. The mentorship program pairs aspiring creators with professional authors to help them get published.
Wndb provides native Books to native students and support native creatives and educators.
Awards and grants. This program encompasses the annual walter dean myers awards that recognizes excellence in Diverse children's literature and that's held annually in Washington, dc.

Who funds We Need Diverse Books

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Network for GoodUnrestricted$200,169
Wings for Things FoundationTo Provide Support for Putting More Books Featuring Diverse Characters Into the Hands of All Children$100,000
Bookey Family FoundationGeneral Support$56,033
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at We Need Diverse Books

NameTitleCompensation
Ellen OhChief Executive Officer$0
Dhonielle ClaytonChief Operating Officer$0
Judy SchrickerChief Financial Officer$0
Caroline RichmondExecutive Director$110,992
Joann YaoSocial Media Manager
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for We Need Diverse Books

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$905,966
Program services$126,164
Investment income and dividends$22,939
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$62,836
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,117,905

Form 990s for We Need Diverse Books

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-04-02990View PDF
2022-062023-03-22990View PDF
2021-062022-03-09990View PDF
2020-062021-04-27990View PDF
2019-062020-09-25990View PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,000 from Lawson Valentine Foundation
July 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Wings for Things Foundation
May 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsSchoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
EducationBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
10319 Westlake Dr 104
Bethesda, MD 20817
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Montgomery County, MD
Website URL
diversebooks.org/ 
Phone
(301) 840-3883
IRS details
EIN
47-1786302
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B92: Remedial Reading, Reading Encouragement Programs
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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