BOOK EM: Form 990, tax year 2014

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Organization
BOOK EM (EIN 58-2000621)
Tax period
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31
Filed
2015-11-11
IRS object ID
201523159349302362
Schema version
2014v5.0
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Return2015-11-11T11:58:22-06:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2014-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

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Preparer Firm EIN621073578PreparerFirmEIN

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1FRASIER DEAN & HOWARD PLLCBusinessNameLine1Txt

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

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Address Line13310 WEST END AVE STE 550AddressLine1Txt
CityNASHVILLECityNm
State AbbreviationTNStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP37203ZIPCd
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Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2014-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

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EIN582000621EIN

Business Name BusinessName

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Business Name Line1BOOK 'EMBusinessNameLine1Txt
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Business Name ControlBOOKBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone6152551820PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

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Address Line1161 RAINS AVENUEAddressLine1Txt
CityNASHVILLECityNm
State AbbreviationTNStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP372035330ZIPCd

Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonMELISSA SPRADLINPersonNm
Person TitleEXECUTIVE DIRPersonTitleTxt
Phone6152551820PhoneNum
Signature2015-11-11SignatureDt
Discuss With Paid PreparerYes (1)DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer PersonSARA G MOONPreparerPersonNm
PTINP00034774PTIN
Phone6153836592PhoneNum
Self EmployedYes (X)SelfEmployedInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax2014TaxYr
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Form 990 IRS990

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Principal OfficerMELISSA SPRADLINPrincipalOfficerNm

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CityNASHVILLECityNm
State AbbreviationTNStateAbbreviationCd
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$364,105GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For Affiliates0GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.BOOKEM-KIDS.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation1991FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateTNLegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionTHE MISSION OF BOOK'EM IS TO CREATE A MORE LITERATE NASHVILLE BY HELPING ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL DISCOVER THE JOY AND VALUE OF READING THROUGH BOOK OWNERSHIP AND ENTHUSIASTIC VOLUNTEERS.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionTHE MISSION OF BOOK'EM IS TO CREATE A MORE LITERATE NASHVILLE BY HELPING ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL DISCOVER THE JOY AND VALUE OF READING THROUGH BOOK OWNERSHIP AND ENTHUSIASTIC VOLUNTEERS.MissionDesc
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Significant Change0SignificantChangeInd
Expense$219,692ExpenseAmt
Grant$195,583GrantAmt
DescBOOKS FOR NASHVILLE KIDS (FORMERLY LIBRARY WITHOUT WALLS) PROVIDES BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS IN LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, WHO MAY NOT HAVE BOOKS OF THEIR OWN, BY GIVING BOOKS TO SCHOOLS, NONPROFITS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. THESE ORGANIZATIONS GIVE THE BOOKS TO THE CHILDREN AND/OR TEENS THAT THEY SERVCE TO TAKE HOME.FOR SOME CHILDREN, THESE ARE THE FIRST BOOKS THEY HAVE EVER ACTUALLY OWNED. MANY OF THEM ONLY HAVE ACCESS TO BOOKS THROUGH THEIR SCHOOL LIBRARY. MAKING CHILDREN AND TEENS PROUD BOOK OWNERS IS A KEY COMPONENT TO HELPING THEM DEVELOP A LOVE OF BOOKS AND READING.THROUGH OUR BOOKS FOR NASHVILLE KIDS PROGRAM, BOOK'EM PROVIDED MORE THAN 40,000 BOOKS TO ABOUT 70 DIFFERENT NONPROFITS, SCHOOLS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, WHO GAVE THEM TO THOUSANDS OF UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH IN THE NASHVILLE AREA. MOST OF THESE BOOKS WERE DONATED TO BOOK'EM BY VARIOUS BUSINESSES, INDIVIDUALS, CHURCHES, SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS.Desc

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Grant$27,290GrantAmt
DescREADING IS FUNDAMENTAL (RIF) VOLUNTEERS VISIT THEIR ASSIGNED ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM AT LEAST FIVE TIMES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. DURING THESE FIVE VISITS, THE VOLUNTEERS READ ALOUD TO AND INTERACT WITH THE CHILDREN, THEN ALLOW EACH STUDENT TO SELECT A NEW BOOK TO TAKE HOME TO BECOME THEIR VERY OWN.THESE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED ELEMENTARY CHILDREN BENEFIT GREATLY FROM HAVING A POSITIVE COMMUNITY ROLE MODEL VISIT THEM IN THEIR CLASSROOMS AND HAVING BOOKS TO CHERISH AND BUILD THEIR HOME LIBRARIES. MANY OF THESE CLASSROOMS HAVE FEW, IF ANY, VOLUNTEER READERS, SO THESE PEOPLE REALLY MAKE AN IMPRESSION ON THE STUDENTS IN THEIR CLASSROOMS AND ENCOURAGE THE CHILDREN TO READ.READING IS FUNDAMENTAL SERVED MORE THAN 2,700 ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED ELEMENTARY CHILDREN IN TEN METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, 150 READING VOLUNTEERS SHARED THEIR LOVE OF READING WITH THEIR ASSIGNED CLASSROOM. STUDENTS SELECTED MORE THAN 16,000 BOOKS TO TAKE HOME WITH THEM TO CHERISH AND READ AS OFTEN AS THEY WANTED.Desc

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Expense$13,215ExpenseAmt
DescREADY FOR READING PLACES READING VOLUNTEERS IN LOCAL PRESCHOOLS AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THAT SERVE CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. THESE READING VOLUNTEERS ACT AS READING ROLE MODELS AND READ ON A WEEKLY OR BI-WEEKLY BASIS TO SMALL GROUPS OF CHILDREN OR ON A ONE-ON-ONE BASIS. THE WEEKLY SCHEDULE ALLOWS THE STUDENTS TO GET TO KNOW THE VOLUNTEERS WELL AND ANTICIPATE THEIR VISITS WITH MUCH EXCITEMENT. ABOUT 18 READY FOR READING VOLUNTEERS READ WITH SMALL GROUPS OF PRESCHOOLERS AND ELEMENTARY CHILDREN AT 8 SITES THAT SERVE LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN THE NASHVILLE AREA. THE CHILDREN BENEFIT GREATLY FROM THESE WEEKLY OR BI-WEEKLY VISITS, WHEN THEY ENJOYED SOME GREAT STORIES WITH A CARING ADULT, WHO LOVES THEM AND LOVES READING. CELEBRATING READING IS A GREAT WAY TO ENCOURAGE A LOVE OF BOOKS. IN LATE FEBRUARY/EARLY MARCH, SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT DAVIDSON COUNTY CELEBRATED READING IN MANY DIFFERENT WAYS, SUCH AS SCHOOL WIDE ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS, DOOR-DECORATING CONTESTS, READ-A-THONS, DRESSING UP AS CHARACTERS FROM BOOKS, HAVING CLASSROOM READERS AND MORE.Desc

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DescBOOK'EM HELD A FABULOUS READ ME DAY CELEBRATION AT COCKRILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ROTARY OF DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE AND MANY COMMUNITY MEMBERS.Desc
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Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail

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BRANDON HARRISON
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IVAN REEVES
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JENNY LEE
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JOHARI MATTHEWS
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JULIA MOORE
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
KARA SEAT
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
KATIE DAVIS
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
KELLY EDEN
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
LEIGH LINDSEY
PAST PRESIDENT2.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
LESLIE FORD
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
LYNN VINCENT
SECRETARY2.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARK CLAYPOOL
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARY GREY JAMES
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARY MCCARTHY
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MEGAN PINSON
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ROBIN BORN
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
SHANE MORRIS
VICE PRESIDENT1.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
SHARESE SHANNON MATHIS
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
STEPHANIE KOEHLER
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
WILLIAM HOWORTH
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MELISSA SPRADLIN
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Insurance InsuranceGrp

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$399,612CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$368,556CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$289,674CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$364,081CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$1,776,659TotalAmt

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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$399,612CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$368,556CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$289,674CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$364,081CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$1,776,659TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Substantial Contributors Tot$84,460SubstantialContributorsTotAmt
Public Support Total170$1,692,199PublicSupportTotal170Amt

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Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$106CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$37CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$24CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$317TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$1,776,976TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$7,936GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.95230PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.95380PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$43,676BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$1,959InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
End Year Balance$45,635EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$37,902BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$5,774InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
End Year Balance$43,676EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$33,537BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$4,365InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
End Year Balance$37,902EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$34,400BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses-$863InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
End Year Balance$33,537EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$30,500BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$3,900InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
End Year Balance$34,400EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Board Designated Balance EOY1.00000BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated OrgYes (1)EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related Org0EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$6,170OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$6,170DepreciationAmt
Book Value$0BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$1,701OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$1,701DepreciationAmt
Book Value$0BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$0TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescBENEFICIAL INT. IN ASSETS AT COMM FDNDesc
Book Value$45,635BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$45,635TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$366,064TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst$1,959NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Revenue Not Reported$1,959RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$364,105RevenueSubtotalAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$0RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$364,105TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$370,920TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Not Reported$0ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$370,920ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$0ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$370,920TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART V, LINE 4:BOOK 'EM HAS A SMALL ENDOWMENT INTENDED TO PROVIDE STABILITY AND CAPACITY-BUILDING FOR THE ORGANIZATION IN THE FUTURE TO CONTINUE THE FULFILLMENT OF OUR MISSION.
PART X, LINE 2:THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE. THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS GUIDANCE THAT CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ENTITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THIS GUIDANCE PRESCRIBES A MINIMUM PROBABILITY THRESHOLD THAT A TAX POSITION MUST MEET BEFORE A FINANCIAL STATEMENT BENEFIT IS RECOGNIZED. THE MINIMUM THRESHOLD IS DEFINED AS A TAX POSITION THAT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITY, INCLUDING RESOLUTION OF ANY RELATED APPEALS OR LITIGATION PROCESSES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. THE TAX BENEFIT TO BE RECOGNIZED IS MEASURED AS THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF BENEFIT THAT IS GREATER THAN FIFTY PERCENT LIKELY OF BEING REALIZED UPON ULTIMATE SETTLEMENT. THERE ARE NO TAX PENALTIES OR INTEREST REPORTED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AT DECEMBER 31, 2014 AND 2013. TAX YEARS PRIOR TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 ARE CLOSED TO EXAMINATION.

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Mail SolicitationsYes (X)MailSolicitationsInd
Email SolicitationsYes (X)EmailSolicitationsInd
In Person SolicitationsYes (X)InPersonSolicitationsInd
Solicitation Of Non Govt GrantsYes (X)SolicitationOfNonGovtGrantsInd
Solicitation Of Govt GrantsYes (X)SolicitationOfGovtGrantsInd
Agrmt Prof Fundraising ActyYes (1)AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd

Fundraiser Activity Info FundraiserActivityInfoGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonJENNIFER M CHALOSPersonNm

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line11307 LONE OAK CIRCLEAddressLine1Txt
CityNASHVILLECityNm
State AbbreviationTNStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP37215ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ActivityGRANT WRITING, CONSULTING, SOLICITATION OF FDNSActivityTxt
Fundraiser Control Of Funds0FundraiserControlOfFundsInd
Gross Receipts$0GrossReceiptsAmt
Retained By Contractor$20,580RetainedByContractorAmt
Net To Organization-$20,580NetToOrganizationAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Retained By Contractors$20,580TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt
Total Net To Organization-$20,580TotalNetToOrganizationAmt

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (14 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINIRC SectionIRCSectionDescNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmtValuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDescNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceDescPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt
PENCIL FOUNDATION
421 GREAT CIRCLE RDNASHVILLETN37228581475675501(C)(3)$31,365$5 PER BOOKBOOKSTO PROMOTE READING
CHARLOTTE PARK ELEM SCHOOL
480 ANNEX AVENASHVILLETN37209621374133GOVERNMENT ENTITY$9,430$5 PER BOOKBOOKSTO PROMOTE READING
COMMUNITY RESOURCE CTR
218 OMOHUNDRO PLACENASHVILLETN37210621308387501(C)(3)$16,700$5 PER BOOKBOOKSTO PROMOTE READING
CARTER-LAWRENCE ELE SCHOOL
1118 12TH AVE ANASHVILLETN37203621377703GOVERNMENT ENTITY$8,430$5 PER BOOKBOOKSTO PROMOTE READING
KIRKPATRICK EN OPT ELE SCHOOL
1000 SEVIER STNASHVILLETN37206621377849GOVERNMENT ENTITY$18,400$5 PER BOOKBOOKSTO PROMOTE READING
FALL-HAMILTON EN OPT ELE SCH
510 WEDGEWOOD AVENASHVILLETN37203621374429GOVERNMENT ENTITY$6,975$5 PER BOOKBOOKSTO PROMOTE READING
COCKRILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4701 INDIANA AVENASHVILLETN37209621378636GOVERNMENT ENTITY$12,770$5 PER BOOKBOOKSTO PROMOTE READING
TOM JOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2201 JONES AVENASHVILLETN37207626132448GOVERNMENT ENTITY$5,960$5 PER BOOKBOOKSTO PROMOTE READING
CALDWELL ENHANCED OPTION ELE
244 FOSTER STREETNASHVILLETN37207621374124GOVERNMENT ENTITY$8,035$5 PER BOOKBOOKSTO PROMOTE READING
WARNER ENH OPT ELE SCHOOL
626 RUSSELL STNASHVILLETN37206621374434GOVERNMENT ENTITY$7,945$5 PER BOOKBOOKSTO PROMOTE READING
DODSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4401 CHANDLER RDHERMITAGETN37076621287714GOVERNMENT ENTITY$8,750$5 PER BOOKBOOKSTO PROMOTE READING
GREAT CAMPS (NASHVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT)
2231 26TH AVE NORTHNASHVILLETN37208620694743GOVERNMENT ENTITY$6,640$5 PER BOOKBOOKSTO PROMOTE READING
MT VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3820 MURFREESBORO RDANTIOCHTN37013620477728GOVERNMENT ENTITY$11,675$5 PER BOOKBOOKSTO PROMOTE READING
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
331 GREAT CIRCLE ROADNASHVILETN37228621049447501(C)(3)$6,005$5 PER BOOKBOOKSTO PROMOTE READING
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org14Total501c3OrgCnt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationBOOK'EM PROVIDES BOOKS TO MANY OF THE SAME ORGANIZATIONS FROM YEAR TO YEAR. OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS KNOW THESE GROUPS, VISIT MANY OF THEM, AND HELP DISTRIBUTE THE BOOKS IN MANY CASES. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, WE ARE ABLE TO MONITOR THEIR ELIGIBILITY AND COMPLIANCE. BEFORE A NEW ORGANIZATION IS PROVIDED BOOKS, THE STAFF TALKS WITH THEIR PERSONNEL TO ASCERTAIN THE NATURE OF THEIR WORK, THEIR ELIGIBILITY, AND THAT THEY UNDERSTAND OUR GUIDELINES. THEN, WE BEGIN DEVELOPING A RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM IF THEY ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE BOOKS FROM BOOK'EM.ExplanationTxt

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Books And Publications BooksAndPublicationsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$200,115NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining Revenues$5 PER BOOKMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Any Property That Must Be Held0AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd
Review Process Unusual NC Gifts0ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd
Third Parties Used0ThirdPartiesUsedInd

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (6 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2LINE 2 EXPLANATION - BOARD MEMBERS CAMELLIA HOWORTH AND WILLIAM HOWORTH HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4IN JANUARY 2014, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AMENDED THE BOOK'EM BY-LAWS TO CHANGE THE TERMS OF DIRECTORS TO 3 YEARS WITH THE OPTION OF SERVING 2 CONSECUTIVE TERMS BEFORE ROLLING OFF THE BOARD. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALSO AMENDED THE BY-LAWS TO ALLOW FOR DIRECTORS TO SERVE BEYOND THAT LIMIT, IF THEY ARE ELECTED AS OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11LINE 11A EXPLANATION - BEFORE THE FORM 990 IS FILED, THE TREASURER, BOOKKEEPER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW IT FOR ACCURACY. A DRAFT VERSION IS ALSO SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING FOR THEIR REVIEW PURPOSES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CEACH YEAR BOARD MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE A FORM INDICATING ANY AFFILIATIONS THEY HAVE WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND COMPANIES, AS WELL AS CONFIRMING THAT THEY HAVE READ OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IN ADDITION, THIS IS DISCUSSED AT THE FIRST BOARD MEETING OF THE FISCAL YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A COMMITTEE OF BOARD MEMBERS RESEARCHED COMPARABLE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND THE FULL BOARD DISCUSSED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION AND EACH KEY EMPLOYEE'S COMPENSATION FULLY BEFORE VOTING TO APPROVE THEM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE ON GIVINGMATTERS.COM WEBSITE AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S NON-PROFIT PROFILE.

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