2025-09-08T16:49:25+00:00 2024-12-31 135381590 BDO USA 8401 GREENSBORO DR STE 800 MCLEAN VA 221023599 990 2024-01-01 521779606 FIRST BOOK FIRS 2023931222 1319 F STREET NW 1000 WASHINGTON DC 20004 WENDY LIN CFO 2025-09-08 true TODD TERESCO P00247720 7038930600 2025-09-08 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z KYLE ZIMMER 1319 F STREET NW 1000 WASHINGTON DC 20004 92324184 false X WWW.FIRSTBOOK.ORG X 1992 DC Imagine a world where every child experiences the benefits of a quality education. We're on a mission to ensure that all children, regardless of their background or zip code, can succeed and reach their full potential. 10 9 106 41 0 68738567 75605170 16199446 16500551 172832 218358 11658 632 85122503 92324711 93180 5747631 0 9693291 9799249 0 2486081 78600196 78265716 88386667 93812596 -3264164 -1487885 35649333 35985039 7179530 8999173 28469803 26985866 FOUNDED IN 1992, FIRST BOOK IS A NONPROFIT SOCIAL ENTERPRISE BUILDING A WORLD WHERE ALL CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO A QUALITY EDUCATION. WE ARE ON A MISSION TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN, REGARDLESS OF THEIR BACKGROUND OR ZIP CODE, CAN SUCCEED BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO EQUITABLE EDUCATION BECAUSE EDUCATION TRANSFORMS LIVES. false false 87637193 5747631 16500551 First Book is building a world where every child has access to a quality education. We work to remove barriers to education and level the playing field for kids in need. At the heart of our work are the 600,000+ members of the First Book Network, the largest online community of individual educators, professionals and volunteers dedicated to supporting children living in low-income communities across North America. This Network is the key to creating lasting change. Through our research arm, First Book Research & Insights, we conduct studies that aggregate their voices to identify challenges, needs, and solutions. 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The Organization is classified as a public charity and not a private foundation. Therefore, contributions made to the Organization are tax deductible by the donors. Management has evaluated the Organization's tax positions for open tax years (tax years subsequent to 2020) and concluded that a provision for uncertain tax positions is not required. The Organization has taken no uncertain tax positions nor are there any unrelated penalties or interest that require adjustment to the accompanying financial statements. true North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 Grantmaking Educational resources to children 187142 0 0 0 0 0 0 187142 0 187142 North America (Canada & Mexico only) educational resources to children 187142 WIRE 1 false false false false false false Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds The organization conducts pre-award due diligence, requires periodic reports, and follows up as needed, including site visits, to ensure funds are used in accordance with grant terms and charitable purposes. 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TIMING DIFFERENCES BETWEEN RECEIPT AND DISTRIBUTION CAN IMPACT NET INCOME FROM OPERATIONS WITHIN EACH CALENDAR YEAR, BUT THE INCOME STATEMENT IMPACT REPRESENTS MISSION-RELATED RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION AND DOES NOT IMPACT CASH FLOWS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990: FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION BEFORE IT IS SIGNED AND FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY: AT LEAST ANNUALLY, THE BOARD REVIEWS THE POLICY AND MONITORS ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL: A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION PACKAGES OF THE ORGANIZATIONS CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER TOP MANAGEMENT. FACTORS TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT INCLUDE COMPARABLE COMPENSATION PACKAGES FOR OTHER NON-PROFITS, THE COST OF LIVING, TENURE OF THE EMPLOYEE AND THEIR PERFORMANCE AS WELL AS THE ECONOMIC REALITY OF FIRST BOOK'S FINANCIAL CONDITION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS: A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION PACKAGES OF THE ORGANIZATIONS OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. FACTORS TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT INCLUDE COMPARABLE COMPENSATION PACKAGES FOR OTHER NON-PROFITS, THE COST OF LIVING, TENURE OF THE EMPLOYEE AND THEIR PERFORMANCE AS WELL AS THE ECONOMIC REALITY OF FIRST BOOK'S FINANCIAL CONDITION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION: GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.