WORLD IS JUST A BOOK AWAY
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2025 · Form 990EZ · revenue $174K · expenses $156K · assets $43K
- EIN
- 27-2807199
- Address
- 2309 SANTA MONICA BLVD 513, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404-2040
- Website
- WWW.WIJABA.ORG
- NTEE code
- B99
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- March 2011 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
THE WORLD IS JUST A BOOK AWAY PROMOTES LITERACY, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH BY BUILDING LIBRARIES AND FACILITATING PROGRAMS THAT PLANT SEEDS OF LEADERSHIP, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION, AND HOPE WORLDWIDE.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James J Owens | President & CEO | 2012-2025 | $38,571 | $330,399 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
29 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claire Manz | Director | 2022-2025 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Leeann Daly | Director | 2022-2025 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Audrey Johnson | Secretary | 2017-2025 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Salimah Shamji | Chairman | 2024-2025 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Todd Thaxton | Treasurer | 2012-2025 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Alexandra Diez Barroso (former) | Treasurer | 2020-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kevin Keane (former) | Chairman | 2021-2023 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Drew Boyles (former) | Treasurer | 2016-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Alexander Diez-Barroso (former) | Secretary | 2022-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Susan Fink (former) | Director | 2021-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Emilio Diez Barroso (former) | DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN | 2012-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Chris Bard (former) | DIRECTOR, ACTING TREASURER | 2013-2021 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dina Silver (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2021 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Douglas Rowell (former) | DIRECTOR | 2017-2021 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Thomas Mcinerney (former) | DIRECTOR | 2020-2021 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Clare Manz (former) | DIRECTOR (START SEPT 2021) | 2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Diego Gutierrez (former) | DIRECTOR, TREASURER | 2013-2020 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Emilio Diez Baroso (former) | DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN | 2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Starratt (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ags Johnson (former) | director, Secretary | 2013-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michelle Valenzuela Wolf (former) | director (Jan-Sept) | 2013-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gabriela Serna (former) | director | 2013-2015 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Antonio Cue (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2013-2014 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jonathan Schwartz (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2013-2014 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jared Wolfson (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2013-2014 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Arezo Yassai (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2013-2014 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| J Todd Thaxton (former) | TREASURER | 2014 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sabine Lehmann (former) | SECRETARY | 2012-2013 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gregory G White (former) | TREASURER | 2012-2013 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 6 people listed · 1 paid, $39K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES J OWENS | President & CEO | 20 | $38,571 | - | - | $38,571 | 1 |
| Salimah Shamji | Chairman | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Todd Thaxton | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Audrey Johnson | Secretary | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CLAIRE MANZ | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LEEANN DALY | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 6 people listed · 1 paid, $6K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES J OWENS | President & CEO | 20 | $6,400 | - | - | $6,400 | 1 |
| Salimah Shamji | Chairman | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Alexandra Diez Barroso | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Audrey Johnson | Secretary | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CLAIRE MANZ | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LEEANN DALY | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $25K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES J OWENS | President & CEO | 20 | $24,845 | - | - | $24,845 | 1 |
| KEVIN KEANE | Chairman | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DREW BOYLES | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ALEXANDER DIEZ-BARROSO | Secretary | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CLAIRE MANZ | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LEEANN DALY | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN FINK | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| AUDREY JOHNSON | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $36K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES J OWENS | President & CEO | 20 | $35,870 | - | - | $35,870 | 1 |
| KEVIN KEANE | Chairman | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DREW BOYLES | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ALEXANDER DIEZ-BARROSO | Secretary | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CLAIRE MANZ | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LEEANN DALY | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN FINK | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| AUDREY JOHNSON | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $41K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES J OWENS | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT/CEO | 35 | $40,530 | - | $0 | $40,530 | 1 |
| EMILIO DIEZ BARROSO | DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS BARD | DIRECTOR, ACTING TREASURER | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AUDREY JOHNSON | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DINA SILVER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DREW BOYLES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOUGLAS ROWELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| THOMAS MCINERNEY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALEXANDRA DIEZ BARROSO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CLARE MANZ | DIRECTOR (START SEPT 2021) | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN FINK | DIRECTOR (START SEPT 2021) | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN KEANE | DIRECTOR (START APRIL 2021) | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $41K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES J OWENS | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT/CEO | 35 | $41,145 | - | $0 | $41,145 | 1 |
| EMILIO DIEZ BARROSO | DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS BARD | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DIEGO GUTIERREZ | DIRECTOR, TREASURER | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AUDREY JOHNSON | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DINA SILVER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DREW BOYLES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOUGLAS ROWELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| THOMAS MCINERNEY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALEXANDRA DIEZ BARROSO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $38K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES J OWENS | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT/CEO | 35 | $38,320 | - | $0 | $38,320 | 1 |
| EMILIO DIEZ BAROSO | DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS BARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DIEGO GUTIERREZ | DIRECTOR, TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AUDREY JOHNSON | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DINA SILVER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DREW BOYLES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOUGLAS ROWELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 9 people listed · 1 paid, $35K · 0 employees · 123 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES J OWENS | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT/CEO | 35 | $35,100 | $0 | $0 | $35,100 | 1 |
| EMILIO DIEZ BARROSO | DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS BARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DIEGO GUTIERREZ | DIRECTOR, TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AUDREY JOHNSON | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL STARRATT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DINA SILVER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DREW BOYLES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOUGLAS ROWELL | DIRECTOR (STARTED OCT) | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 9 people listed · 1 paid, $36K · 0 employees · 118 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James J Owens | Director, President/CEO | 35 | $36,283 | $0 | $0 | $36,283 | 1 |
| Emilio Diez Barroso | Director, Chairman | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Bard | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diego Gutierrez | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ags Johnson | director, Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michael Starratt | director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michelle Valenzuela Wolf | director (Jan-Sept) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dina Silver | Director (started June) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Drew Boyles | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $33K · 0 employees · 90 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James J Owens | Director, President/CEO | 35 | $33,335 | $0 | $0 | $33,335 | 1 |
| Emilio Diez Barroso | Director, Chairman | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Bard | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diego Gutierrez | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AGS Johnson | director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Gabriela Serna | director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michael Starratt | director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michelle Valenzuela Wolf | director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 13 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 15 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS BARD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANTONIO CUE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DIEGO GUTIERREZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JONATHAN SCHWARTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GABRIELA SERNA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL STARRATT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHELLE VALENZUELA WOLF | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JARED WOLFSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AREZO YASSAI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES OWENS | PRESIDENTCEO | 12 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EMILIO DIEZ BARROSO | CHAIRMAN | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AGS JOHNSON | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| J TODD THAXTON | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 15 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS BARD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANTONIO CUE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DIEGO GUTIERREZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AGS JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JONATHAN SCHWARTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GABRIELA SERNA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL STARRATT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHELLE VALENZUELA WOLF | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JARED WOLFSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AREZO YASSAI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES OWENS | PRESIDENT | 12 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EMILIO DIEZ BARROSO | CHAIRMAN | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SABINE LEHMANN | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GREGORY G WHITE | TREASURER | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TODD THAXTON | FINANCE OFFICER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2012 · 5 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TODD THAXTON | Finance Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SABINE LEHMANN | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GREGORY G WHITE | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES J OWENS | President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EMILIO DIEZ BARROSO | Chairman | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2014 · 2 grants to organizations · $24K
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $173,729 | $155,928 | $43,237 | $18,490 | $173,729 | - | - | - | - |
| 2024 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $179,414 | $148,434 | $31,473 | -$689 | $165,995 | - | - | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $88,470 | $128,770 | $41,406 | -$31,669 | $68,382 | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $154,597 | $138,703 | $57,792 | -$19,512 | $126,840 | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $151,811 | $229,973 | $46,348 | -$35,406 | $149,486 | - | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $140,830 | $139,073 | $122,156 | $40,656 | $140,773 | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $171,196 | $182,914 | $69,097 | $68,438 | $174,476 | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $201,105 | $173,616 | $80,210 | $79,551 | $203,081 | $0 | $35,100 | 0 | 123 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $276,793 | $257,565 | $31,049 | $31,049 | $256,733 | $0 | $36,283 | 0 | 118 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $226,180 | $269,100 | $18,739 | $11,821 | $219,601 | $0 | $33,335 | 0 | 90 |
| 2014 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $217,466 | $191,128 | $66,738 | $66,738 | $197,918 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2013 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $171,011 | $150,184 | $40,400 | $40,400 | $171,011 | $0 | $0 | 0 | - |
| 2012 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $137,931 | $124,265 | $49,573 | $19,573 | $137,931 | $0 | $0 | 0 | - |
Funders of this organization
11 grantors reported grants to this organization, $343,283 in all, tax years 2013 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTIN DART FAMILY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WORLD IS JUST A BOOK AWAY” | 2017, 2019-2020, 2022-2023 | 5 | $82,500 | 2023 | $20,000 | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2016-2017, 2020-2024 | 7 | $77,700 | 2024 | $5,500 | show |
| FORGOOD INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2013-2014 | 3 | $73,647 | 2014 | $34,457 | show |
| LENNOX FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WORLD IS JUST A BOOK AWAY” | 2024 | 4 | $30,000 | 2024 | $30,000 | show |
| THE NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2023-2024 | 2 | $20,000 | 2024 | $10,000 | show |
| PAYPAL CHARITABLE GIVING FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019-2020 | 2 | $18,456 | 2020 | $7,768 | show |
| CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019 | 1 | $18,219 | 2019 | $18,219 | show |
| PI BETA PHI FRATERNITY | Public charity | Exact | 2014 | 1 | $12,000 | 2014 | $12,000 | show |
| AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2016 | 1 | $9,922 | 2016 | $9,922 | show |
| BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WORLD IS JUST A BOOK AWAY” | 2015, 2017 | 2 | $750 | 2017 | $500 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WORLD IS JUST A BOOK AWAY” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $89 | 2023 | $22 | show |
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| SOLAR LIVING INSTITUTE | CA | B99 | $167,607 | $222,682 | Executive Dir. | $51,600 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FIGHT FOUNDATION | CA | B99 | $146,425 | $156,817 | CEO | $1,000 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| OUR FUTURE PRIZE INC | CA | B99 | $153,895 | $111,328 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| RENEWAL RETREATS | CA | B99 | $187,840 | $185,215 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CHI EPSILON INC | CA | B99 | $145,194 | $119,197 | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| COMBATANT CRAFT CREWMAN ASSOCIATION INC | CA | B99 | $171,518 | $189,804 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| OAKLAND DIGITAL ARTS AND LITERACY CENTER INC | CA | B99 | $178,543 | $243,576 | Executive Director | $96,500 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FORUM OF CHRISTIAN BUSINESS LEADERS INC | CA | B99 | $150,958 | $164,758 | DIRECTOR / PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| GREATER PALM SPRINGS TOURISM FOUNDATION | CA | B99 | $190,070 | $308,887 | Co-Chair | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SAN DIEGO ROOTS SUSTAINABLE FOOD | CA | B99 | $199,876 | $343,220 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HOME SCHOOL FAMILY MINISTRIES | CA | B99 | $156,443 | $154,742 | Secretary | $22,312 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE ALICE BIRNEY PARENT GUILD | CA | B99 | $176,948 | $167,892 | COORDINATOR | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION OF SAN FRANCISCO | CA | B99 | $209,755 | $270,401 | Executive Dir. | $159,499 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ORANGEVALE GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION | CA | B99 | $143,940 | $122,992 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION | CA | B99 | $183,507 | $138,339 | CHAIRWOMAN | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990EZ · $155,928 spent · pay $38,571 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $113,963 | 73.1% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $38,571 | 24.7% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $2,074 | 1.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,320 | 0.8% | |
| Total | $155,928 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990EZ · $148,434 spent · pay $6,402 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $125,036 | 84.2% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $16,466 | 11.1% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $6,402 | 4.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $530 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $148,434 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990EZ · $128,770 spent · pay $24,845 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $100,882 | 78.3% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $24,845 | 19.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $1,902 | 1.5% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $638 | 0.5% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $503 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $128,770 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990EZ · $138,703 spent · pay $55,257 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $64,940 | 46.8% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $55,257 | 39.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $15,750 | 11.4% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $1,722 | 1.2% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,034 | 0.7% | |
| Total | $138,703 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $229,973 spent · pay $78,351 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $145,485 | 63.3% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $78,351 | 34.1% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $4,505 | 2.0% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $1,538 | 0.7% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $94 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $229,973 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990EZ · $139,073 spent · pay $41,145 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $57,155 | 41.1% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $41,145 | 29.6% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $38,496 | 27.7% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $1,478 | 1.1% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $799 | 0.6% | |
| Total | $139,073 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990EZ · $182,914 spent · pay $38,320 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $102,762 | 56.2% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $38,320 | 20.9% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $38,213 | 20.9% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $2,419 | 1.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $1,200 | 0.7% | |
| Total | $182,914 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $173,616 spent · pay $35,100 · grants $0 · events $14,306
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $35,100 | $31,590 | - | $3,510 | 20.2% | |
| Other (as described) | PROG EXP- INDONESIA | $33,268 | $33,268 | - | - | 19.2% |
| Fees: other services | $28,135 | $22,608 | $5,027 | $500 | 16.2% | |
| Other (as described) | PROG EXP- MEXICO | $18,300 | $18,300 | - | - | 10.5% |
| Other (as described) | BOOK PROJECT | $15,841 | $15,841 | - | - | 9.1% |
| Fees: management | $14,880 | $11,904 | $1,488 | $1,488 | 8.6% | |
| All other expenses | $6,373 | $2,347 | $703 | $3,323 | 3.7% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $5,556 | $4,722 | $417 | $417 | 3.2% | |
| Travel | $4,269 | $4,269 | - | - | 2.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,063 | $1,354 | $1,354 | $1,355 | 2.3% | |
| Occupancy | $2,817 | $2,253 | $282 | $282 | 1.6% | |
| Other (as described) | FEES- PAYPAL, STRIPE, A | $1,697 | - | - | $1,697 | 1.0% |
| Insurance | $1,551 | $517 | $517 | $517 | 0.9% | |
| Office expenses | $1,086 | $362 | $362 | $362 | 0.6% | |
| Information technology | $514 | - | - | $514 | 0.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $166 | - | - | $166 | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $6,650 | $8,750 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $173,616 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $257,565 spent · pay $36,283 · grants $0 · events $21,651
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Prog exp- Indonesia | $62,400 | $62,400 | - | - | 24.2% |
| Fees: management | $55,253 | $44,909 | $5,172 | $5,172 | 21.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $36,283 | $32,655 | - | $3,628 | 14.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Prog exp- Mexico | $25,000 | $25,000 | - | - | 9.7% |
| Fees: other services | $15,270 | $11,656 | $2,914 | $700 | 5.9% | |
| Occupancy | $11,405 | $9,124 | $1,140 | $1,141 | 4.4% | |
| All other expenses | $10,500 | $3,792 | $1,516 | $5,192 | 4.1% | |
| Other (as described) | progam exp- Los Angeles | $10,023 | $10,023 | - | - | 3.9% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $7,616 | $6,754 | $431 | $431 | 3.0% | |
| Travel | $6,798 | $6,153 | - | $645 | 2.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $6,528 | $2,176 | $2,176 | $2,176 | 2.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Book Project | $3,724 | $3,724 | - | - | 1.4% |
| Office expenses | $2,250 | $750 | $750 | $750 | 0.9% | |
| Insurance | $1,439 | $479 | $480 | $480 | 0.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,363 | - | - | $1,363 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,100 | $367 | $366 | $367 | 0.4% | |
| Information technology | $613 | - | - | $613 | 0.2% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $33,245 | $14,035 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $257,565 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $269,100 spent · pay $33,335 · grants $0 · events $13,088
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Prog exp- Indonesia | $92,418 | $92,418 | - | - | 34.3% |
| Fees: management | $42,318 | $33,854 | $4,232 | $4,232 | 15.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Prog exp- Mexico | $39,496 | $39,496 | - | - | 14.7% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $33,335 | $21,668 | - | $11,667 | 12.4% | |
| Travel | $15,889 | $15,889 | - | - | 5.9% | |
| Occupancy | $14,417 | $11,533 | $1,442 | $1,442 | 5.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Books | $12,599 | $12,599 | - | - | 4.7% |
| All other expenses | $6,255 | $2,767 | $223 | $3,265 | 2.3% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $3,269 | $2,288 | $491 | $490 | 1.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,153 | - | $254 | $2,899 | 1.2% | |
| Office expenses | $2,100 | $718 | $691 | $691 | 0.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Bank Fees | $1,868 | $798 | $411 | $659 | 0.7% |
| Insurance | $1,423 | $474 | $475 | $474 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: other services | $465 | - | - | $465 | 0.2% | |
| Information technology | $95 | $57 | - | $38 | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $16,413 | $9,819 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $269,100 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990 · $191,128 spent · pay $0 · grants $24,755 · events $2,683
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | PROGRAMS IN INDONESIA | $55,114 | $55,114 | - | - | 28.8% |
| Fees: management | $43,000 | $30,100 | $12,900 | - | 22.5% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $24,755 | $24,755 | - | - | 13.0% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAMS IN MEXICO | $24,000 | $24,000 | - | - | 12.6% |
| Occupancy | $14,383 | $10,068 | $4,315 | - | 7.5% | |
| Fees: other services | $11,201 | $7,841 | $2,240 | $1,120 | 5.9% | |
| All other expenses | $7,719 | $5,521 | $1,158 | $1,040 | 4.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $2,906 | $2,906 | - | - | 1.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,679 | - | - | $2,679 | 1.4% | |
| Office expenses | $2,160 | $1,932 | $228 | - | 1.1% | |
| Insurance | $1,166 | $1,166 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | STORAGE UNIT | $951 | $951 | - | - | 0.5% |
| Information technology | $592 | - | - | $592 | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES | $502 | $502 | - | - | 0.3% |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $22,228 | $2,683 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $191,128 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990 · $150,184 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $2,812
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | PROGRAMS IN MEXICO | $51,523 | $51,523 | - | - | 34.3% |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAMS IN INDONESIA | $51,435 | $51,435 | - | - | 34.2% |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,620 | - | - | $13,620 | 9.1% | |
| Occupancy | $13,123 | $9,842 | $3,281 | - | 8.7% | |
| Fees: management | $6,078 | $4,665 | $1,413 | - | 4.0% | |
| Travel | $4,824 | $4,824 | - | - | 3.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,812 | - | $2,812 | - | 1.9% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES | $2,329 | - | $2,329 | - | 1.6% |
| Information technology | $1,525 | $817 | $272 | $436 | 1.0% | |
| Office expenses | $1,503 | $1,127 | $376 | - | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | STORAGE UNIT | $924 | $924 | - | - | 0.6% |
| All other expenses | $346 | - | $346 | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: other services | $142 | - | $142 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $150,184 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990 · $124,265 spent · pay $14,602 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | INDONESIA EXPENSES | $49,000 | $49,000 | - | - | 39.4% |
| Other (as described) | MEXICO EXPENSES | $17,550 | $17,550 | - | - | 14.1% |
| Other salaries and wages | $14,602 | $11,682 | $2,920 | - | 11.8% | |
| Occupancy | $12,940 | $11,646 | $1,294 | - | 10.4% | |
| Travel | $10,721 | $10,721 | - | - | 8.6% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM MATERIALS | $9,113 | $9,113 | - | - | 7.3% |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,568 | $892 | $2,676 | - | 2.9% | |
| Office expenses | $2,586 | - | $2,586 | - | 2.1% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK CHARGES | $2,192 | $2,192 | - | - | 1.8% |
| All other expenses | $1,993 | $1,395 | $598 | - | 1.6% | |
| Total | $124,265 | 100% |
Federal grants and contracts
Awards from USAspending.gov to a recipient with this organization's name and zip code. Obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September); each award links to its page on usaspending.gov.
| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $10,000 | $0 | 2 |
Largest awards · 1 shown
| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Small Business Administration | Grant or other assistance | ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN EMERGENCY ADVANCE 59.072 | ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER GRANT | $10,000 |
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