BERNIE'S BOOK BANK

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BERNIE'S BOOK BANK is a youth organizing nonprofit that distributes quality children's books to increase book ownership among underserved children throughout Chicagoland. In fiscal year 2024, it reported an operating budget of $5.7M and total revenue of $6.4M, with major support from AbbVie Foundation, The Chicago Community Trust, and BLACK SPRING FOUNDATION INC.
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Mission Statement
DISTRIBUTES QUALITY CHILDREN'S BOOKS TO INCREASE BOOK OWNERSHIP AMONG UNDER-SERVED CHILDREN THROUGHOUT CHICAGOLAND.
Cause Areas
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Youth organizing
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IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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- 147 funders
- 66 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BERNIE'S BOOK BANK’s budget?
In 2024, BERNIE'S BOOK BANK reported an annual operating budget of around $5.7 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does BERNIE'S BOOK BANK support?
BERNIE'S BOOK BANK supports work in Youth organizing.
Where does BERNIE'S BOOK BANK operate?
BERNIE'S BOOK BANK is headquartered in Lake Bluff, IL.
Who funded BERNIE'S BOOK BANK recently?
In 2025, BERNIE'S BOOK BANK received grants from AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, KATHLEEN WALSH HUSMAN FOUNDATION, and BACKSTOP FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant BERNIE'S BOOK BANK received in 2024?
The largest grant to BERNIE'S BOOK BANK in 2024 exceeds $297 thousand.
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