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Est.

2017

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantseeker

AI Summary

BOOKSMILES is a nonprofit focused on community and economic development, education, and human services, with a mission to give new life to used books and distribute them to promote childhood literacy, inspire readers, support educators, and strengthen communities. In filing year 2025, it reported an operating budget of $2.7M and total revenue of $3.1M, with major funding from THE TOWNSEND FOUNDATION INC, THE OLSTEN FAMILY C FOUNDATION C/O GRABOWSKI, and TENACRE FOUNDATION.

Mission Statement

We give new life to used books and distribute them to promote childhood literacy, inspire readers, support educators, and strengthen communities.
Revenues
$1.9M
Expenses
$1.9M
Net Income:
+$77.1K
Assets
$753.1K
Liabilities
$71.4K
Net Assets:
+$681.7K
Operating Budget
$1.9M
Operating Budget by Year

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Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
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Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median grant size
$14K
Largest grant received
$142.5K
L
Larry Abrams
Board Member
J
Janet Edelstein
Board Member
K
Kara d'ALONZO
Board Member
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BOOKSMILES’s budget?
In 2024, BOOKSMILES reported an annual operating budget of around $1.9 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does BOOKSMILES support?
BOOKSMILES supports work in Community and economic development, Education, and Human services.
Where does BOOKSMILES operate?
BOOKSMILES is headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ.
Who funded BOOKSMILES recently?
In 2025, BOOKSMILES received grants from THE OLSTEN FAMILY C FOUNDATION C/O GRABOWSKI, DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC, and THE TOWNSEND FOUNDATION INC. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant BOOKSMILES received in 2024?
The largest grant to BOOKSMILES in 2024 exceeds $143 thousand.