BARBERSHOP BOOKS INC
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $1.1M · expenses $1.0M · assets $777K
- EIN
- 46-4377279
- Address
- 8 W 126TH ST 3RD FL, NEW YORK, NY 10027-3811
- Website
- BARBERSHOPBOOKS.ORG
- NTEE code
- B92
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- September 2014 (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))
- Principal officer
- Alvin Irby (its 2014 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2014 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
THE MISSION OF BARBERSHOP BOOKS, INC. IS TO INSPIRE BLACK BOYS AND OTHER VULNERABLE CHILDREN TO READ FOR FUN THROUGH CHILD CENTERED, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, AND COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMMING AND CONTENT.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Irby | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2015-2024 | $130,967 | $527,683 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roland Kennedy Jr | PRESIDENT | 2022-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| William Bifulco | MEMBER | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jalen Alexander | SECRETARY | 2022-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dr Shirley Smith | MEMBER | 2022-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Heidi L Hamilton | MEMBER | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| William Pugh | MEMBER | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Kaplan | TREASURER | 2022-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mark Lowe | MEMBER | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Quentin Martin | MEMBER | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Laurence Welch | MEMBER | 2022-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sophie Pauze | MEMBER | 2022-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Adrian Mayse | MEMBER | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Deborah Embaie | MEMBER | 2020-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael James | MEMBER | 2018-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Farhad Asghar | MEMBER | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Martin Pratt | MEMBER | 2022-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Farhad Ashgar (former) | MEMBER | 2023 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Will Bifulco (former) | Treasurer | 2022 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sean Penso (former) | Treasurer | 2019-2021 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lanysha Adams (former) | Secretary | 2020-2021 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kevin Wallace (former) | Secretary | 2018-2020 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Akeem Oliver (former) | Trustee | 2018-2020 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jahnna Rymer (former) | Trustee | 2019-2020 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Johanna Rymer (former) | SECRETARY | 2018 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 17 people listed · 1 paid, $131K · 8 employees · 5 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALVIN IRBY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $119,462 | $0 | $11,505 | $130,967 | 1 |
| ROLAND KENNEDY JR | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL KAPLAN | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JALEN ALEXANDER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FARHAD ASGHAR | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR SHIRLEY SMITH | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HEIDI L HAMILTON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM PUGH | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM BIFULCO | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARK LOWE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| QUENTIN MARTIN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LAURENCE WELCH | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SOPHIE PAUZE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ADRIAN MAYSE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEBORAH EMBAIE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL JAMES | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARTIN PRATT | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 16 people listed · 1 paid, $119K · 8 employees · 35 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALVIN IRBY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $92,500 | $0 | $26,507 | $119,007 | 1 |
| ROLAND KENNEDY JR | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM BIFULCO | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JALEN ALEXANDER | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FARHAD ASHGAR | MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR SHIRLEY SMITH | MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HEIDI L HAMILTON | MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM PUGH | MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL KAPLAN | MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARK LOWE | MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| QUENTIN MARTIN | MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LAURENCE WELCH | MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SOPHIE PAUZE | MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ADRIAN MAYSE | MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEBORAH EMBAIE | MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL JAMES | MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 13 people listed · 1 paid, $93K · 17 employees · 17 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALVIN IRBY | Executive Dir. | 40 | $79,912 | $0 | $13,126 | $93,038 | 1 |
| Jalen Alexander | Secretary | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Will Bifulco | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michael Kaplan | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR ADRIAN MAYSE | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FARHAD ASGHAR | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEBORAH EMBAIE | President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| QUENTIN MARTIN | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Roland Kennedy Jr | President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sophie Pauze | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Martin Pratt | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dr Shirley H Smith | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Laurence Welch | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $71K · 8 employees · 7 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALVIN IRBY | Executive Dir. | 40 | $71,039 | $0 | $0 | $71,039 | 1 |
| MICHAEL JAMES | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SEAN PENSO | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LANYSHA ADAMS | Secretary | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR ADRIAN MAYSE | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FARHAD ASGHAR | Vice President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEBORAH EMBAIE | President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| QUENTIN MARTIN | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $58K · 1 employee · 6 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALVIN IRBY | Executive Dir. | 40 | $57,732 | $0 | $0 | $57,732 | 1 |
| MICHAEL JAMES | BOARD CHAIR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SEAN PENSO | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN WALLACE | Secretary | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AKEEM OLIVER | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAHNNA RYMER | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEBORAH EMBAIE | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LANYSHA ADAMS | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 6 people listed · 1 paid, $56K · 1 employee
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALVIN IRBY | EXEC DIR/FOUNDER | 50 | $55,900 | $0 | $0 | $55,900 | 1 |
| MICHAEL JAMES | BOARD CHAIR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SEAN PENSO | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN WALLACE | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AKEEM OLIVER | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAHNNA RYMER | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 5 people listed · none paid · 1 employee
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALVIN IRBY | EXEC DIR/FOUNDER | 50 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AKEEM OLIVER | BOARD CHAIR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL JAMES | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHANNA RYMER | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN WALLACE | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALVIN IRBY | Executive Director | 50 | $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.
2024 · 1 grant to organizations · $10K
2023 · 1 grant to organizations · $10K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,052,082 | $1,032,983 | $776,637 | $690,375 | $964,860 | $73,466 | $144,855 | 8 | 5 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,229,799 | $911,970 | $683,610 | $671,276 | $1,224,540 | $19,000 | $100,000 | 8 | 35 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $857,252 | $840,465 | $395,192 | $353,447 | $857,252 | $0 | $192,079 | 17 | 17 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $329,313 | $570,653 | $383,381 | $336,660 | $329,313 | $0 | $61,875 | 8 | 7 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $544,971 | $357,930 | $387,264 | $377,857 | $544,971 | $0 | $69,996 | 1 | 6 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $239,016 | $214,737 | $259,920 | $190,816 | $182,666 | $56,350 | $55,900 | 1 | - |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $228,725 | $138,748 | $168,075 | $166,537 | $132,120 | $96,605 | $0 | 1 | - |
| 2015 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $60,789 | $38,116 | $42,109 | $42,109 | $41,364 | $19,425 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
21 grantors reported grants to this organization, $1,694,283 in all, tax years 2016 to 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN HOOD FOUNDATION | Public charity | Exact | 2022-2023 | 2 | $275,000 | 2023 | $250,000 | show |
| OAKPOINT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Barbershop Books Inc”, “BARBERSHOP BOOKS INC” | 2021-2023 | 3 | $250,000 | 2023 | $125,000 | show |
| WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BARBERSHOP BOOKS INC” | 2023-2024 | 2 | $200,000 | 2024 | $100,000 | show |
| NEW SCHOOLS FUND | Public charity | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $200,000 | 2024 | $200,000 | show |
| NEW YORK URBAN LEAGUE INC | Public charity | Exact | 2019-2022 | 4 | $151,250 | 2022 | $45,000 | show |
| NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE FOUNDATION | Public charity | Exact | 2023 | 1 | $125,000 | 2023 | $125,000 | show |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2021, 2023-2025 | 4 | $112,892 | 2025 | $7,393 | show |
| PAYPAL CHARITABLE GIVING FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019, 2023-2024 | 3 | $98,557 | 2024 | $7,567 | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2018, 2020-2024 | 6 | $94,025 | 2024 | $8,250 | show |
| VIKING GLOBAL FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BARBERSHOP BOOKS INC” | 2022 | 1 | $50,000 | 2022 | $50,000 | show |
| UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019 | 1 | $26,500 | 2019 | $26,500 | show |
| SIMPLE GENEROSITY FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2023-2024 | 2 | $24,934 | 2024 | $12,467 | show |
| MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2023-2024 | 2 | $20,000 | 2024 | $15,000 | show |
| WINGSTOP CHARITIES | Public charity | Exact | 2020 | 1 | $15,000 | 2020 | $15,000 | show |
| JUSTAMERE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BARBERSHOP BOOKS INC” | 2022 | 1 | $14,000 | 2022 | $14,000 | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2022-2023 | 2 | $13,050 | 2023 | $7,450 | show |
| NEW YORK YANKEES FOUNDATION INC | Public charity | Exact | 2016 | 1 | $10,000 | 2016 | $10,000 | show |
| PARTNERSHIP FOR AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION INC | Public charity | Exact | 2021 | 1 | $7,500 | 2021 | $7,500 | show |
| GOOD PEOPLE FUND INC | Public charity | Exact | 2016 | 1 | $6,075 | 2016 | $6,075 | show |
| EDWARD JONES FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BARBERSHOP BOOKS INC” | 2024 | 1 | $250 | 2024 | $250 | show |
| LANDEGGER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BARBERSHOP BOOKS INC” | 2023 | 1 | $250 | 2023 | $250 | show |
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| READ TO GROW INC | CT | B92 | $1,283,107 | $1,430,784 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $109,641 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
| WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS | MD | B92 | $1,007,256 | $796,977 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $105,262 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
| TURN THE PAGE KC INC | MO | B92 | $746,350 | $767,560 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $125,000 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
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| WEST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | NC | B92 | $658,024 | $875,456 | Executive Director | $61,000 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD COLLECTIVE OF DOUGLAS COUNTY INC | KS | B92 | $1,437,710 | $1,251,815 | Executive Director | $66,591 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
| SPECIALTY TUTORING INC | IN | B92 | $588,854 | $524,921 | Chairperson | $0 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
| THE LITERACY ALLIANCE INC | IN | B92 | $1,559,033 | $1,472,052 | CEO | $107,240 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
| LITERACY CENTER INC | MA | B92 | $992,321 | $810,454 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
| LITERARY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA INC | OH | B92 | $1,177,645 | $1,311,138 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $165,000 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
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| READ TO SUCCEED ASHEVILLE | NC | B92 | $591,834 | $523,736 | Executive Dir. | $74,691 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
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| STRITCH FAMILY LITERACY CENTER INC | WI | B92 | $569,965 | $45,165 | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
| GREENVILLE LITERACY ASSOCIATION INC | SC | B92 | $913,934 | $923,861 | EXECUTIVE DI | $95,000 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
| RITECARE OF MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INC | MN | B92 | $631,979 | $150,237 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
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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.
2024 · Form 990 · $1,032,983 spent · pay $388,094 · grants $10,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $217,412 | $211,474 | $5,938 | - | 21.0% | |
| Fees: other services | $217,256 | $197,408 | $15,908 | $3,940 | 21.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $144,855 | $52,148 | $55,647 | $37,060 | 14.0% | |
| Other (as described) | COMPUTER, SOFTWARE, AND | $134,256 | $124,915 | $8,426 | $915 | 13.0% |
| Fees: accounting | $118,786 | $17,875 | $94,855 | $6,056 | 11.5% | |
| Office expenses | $94,545 | $77,688 | $14,179 | $2,678 | 9.2% | |
| Occupancy | $27,980 | $18,745 | $4,926 | $4,309 | 2.7% | |
| Travel | $27,091 | $16,281 | $6,856 | $3,954 | 2.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $21,856 | $15,905 | $3,715 | $2,236 | 2.1% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $10,000 | $10,000 | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Insurance | $6,086 | - | $5,599 | $487 | 0.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,681 | $3,459 | $801 | $1,421 | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES | $3,208 | $3,208 | - | - | 0.3% |
| Other employee benefits | $3,095 | $2,253 | $526 | $316 | 0.3% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $876 | $637 | $149 | $90 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $1,032,983 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $911,970 spent · pay $488,011 · grants $10,000 · events $36,244
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $264,239 | $190,255 | $53,570 | $20,414 | 29.0% | |
| Fees: other services | $236,929 | $207,791 | $19,672 | $9,466 | 26.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $100,000 | $72,000 | $10,000 | $18,000 | 11.0% | |
| Other employee benefits | $92,788 | $61,952 | $16,919 | $13,917 | 10.2% | |
| Office expenses | $71,051 | $60,723 | $10,047 | $281 | 7.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $50,048 | - | $50,048 | - | 5.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $30,984 | $22,033 | $5,724 | $3,227 | 3.4% | |
| Occupancy | $18,728 | $12,485 | $3,249 | $2,994 | 2.1% | |
| Travel | $12,918 | $7,005 | $4,493 | $1,420 | 1.4% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $10,000 | $10,000 | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,744 | $4,108 | $950 | $1,686 | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | POSTAGE,PRINTING, AND S | $6,412 | $2,629 | $2,608 | $1,175 | 0.7% |
| Insurance | $5,987 | - | $5,552 | $435 | 0.7% | |
| Information technology | $2,042 | $950 | $1,092 | - | 0.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,876 | $1,670 | $188 | $18 | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES | $1,224 | $122 | $1,007 | $95 | 0.1% |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $20,300 | $34,368 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $911,970 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $840,465 spent · pay $476,054 · grants $0 · events $1,549
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $213,751 | $186,426 | $22,249 | $5,076 | 25.4% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $199,351 | $164,116 | $16,331 | $18,904 | 23.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $192,079 | $127,318 | $36,934 | $27,827 | 22.9% | |
| Other employee benefits | $51,108 | $33,586 | $7,284 | $10,238 | 6.1% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM EXPENSES | $46,364 | $46,259 | $105 | - | 5.5% |
| Fees: accounting | $36,968 | $2,065 | $33,888 | $1,015 | 4.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $33,516 | $22,491 | $5,751 | $5,274 | 4.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,875 | $9,059 | - | $3,816 | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) | DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS | $9,701 | $2,278 | $6,396 | $1,027 | 1.2% |
| Office expenses | $9,528 | $451 | $5,873 | $3,204 | 1.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $8,395 | $1,262 | $6,685 | $448 | 1.0% | |
| Information technology | $7,818 | $677 | $6,995 | $146 | 0.9% | |
| Travel | $6,116 | $4,005 | $2,099 | $12 | 0.7% | |
| Insurance | $3,459 | $120 | $3,280 | $59 | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES | $3,033 | $126 | $2,882 | $25 | 0.4% |
| Occupancy | $3,004 | $2,210 | $339 | $455 | 0.4% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,549 | $1,500 | $34 | $15 | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | PHONE AND INTERNET | $1,295 | $661 | $598 | $36 | 0.2% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $279 | - | $279 | - | 0.0% | |
| All other expenses | $276 | - | $276 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $840,465 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $570,653 spent · pay $210,332 · grants $0 · events $668
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $180,151 | $103,675 | $37,976 | $38,500 | 31.6% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $116,754 | $93,949 | $14,711 | $8,094 | 20.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $73,953 | $67,232 | $6,721 | - | 13.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $61,875 | $40,219 | $15,469 | $6,187 | 10.8% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM EXPENSES | $31,353 | $31,353 | - | - | 5.5% |
| Fees: accounting | $26,157 | - | $26,157 | - | 4.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $16,723 | $12,766 | $2,826 | $1,131 | 2.9% | |
| Other employee benefits | $14,980 | - | $14,980 | - | 2.6% | |
| Information technology | $11,880 | $1,296 | $10,424 | $160 | 2.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $10,554 | - | $10,554 | - | 1.8% | |
| Office expenses | $10,109 | $1,692 | $8,417 | - | 1.8% | |
| Other (as described) | DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS | $4,325 | - | $4,025 | $300 | 0.8% |
| Travel | $3,499 | $2,336 | $1,163 | - | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES | $2,065 | - | $1,946 | $119 | 0.4% |
| Other (as described) | PHONE AND INTERNET | $1,925 | $102 | $1,777 | $46 | 0.3% |
| Insurance | $1,665 | - | $1,665 | - | 0.3% | |
| Occupancy | $1,537 | - | $1,537 | - | 0.3% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $668 | - | $668 | - | 0.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $405 | $405 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| All other expenses | $75 | $11 | $64 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $570,653 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $357,930 spent · pay $88,165 · grants $0 · events $1,456
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $173,989 | $79,757 | $49,067 | $45,165 | 48.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $69,996 | $54,998 | $14,998 | - | 19.6% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM EXPENSES | $23,905 | $23,905 | - | - | 6.7% |
| Information technology | $22,307 | $189 | $15,601 | $6,517 | 6.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $16,830 | - | $16,830 | - | 4.7% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $11,244 | $8,572 | $1,781 | $891 | 3.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,988 | $8,177 | $111 | $1,700 | 2.8% | |
| Fees: legal | $9,867 | $9,867 | - | - | 2.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $6,925 | $3,738 | $3,097 | $90 | 1.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Bank Fees | $3,585 | $132 | $521 | $2,932 | 1.0% |
| Insurance | $2,497 | $599 | $1,890 | $8 | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | PHONE AND INTERNET | $2,218 | $217 | $1,487 | $514 | 0.6% |
| Office expenses | $1,497 | $707 | $678 | $112 | 0.4% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,456 | - | $1,456 | - | 0.4% | |
| Occupancy | $777 | $78 | $699 | - | 0.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $486 | $486 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Postage and Shipping | $203 | - | - | $203 | 0.1% |
| Travel | $160 | - | $116 | $44 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $357,930 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $214,737 spent · pay $60,649 · grants $0 · events $23,238
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Consultannts Fees | $73,131 | $73,131 | - | - | 34.1% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $55,900 | $55,900 | - | - | 26.0% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $23,238 | $18,113 | - | $5,125 | 10.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Program Expenses | $14,787 | $14,787 | - | - | 6.9% |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,927 | - | - | $11,927 | 5.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $6,400 | $5,150 | $750 | $500 | 3.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $5,866 | $5,866 | - | - | 2.7% | |
| Office expenses | $5,842 | $4,088 | $1,170 | $584 | 2.7% | |
| Travel | $5,610 | $5,610 | - | - | 2.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $4,749 | $3,325 | $949 | $475 | 2.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Communication Expenses | $2,479 | $1,759 | $480 | $240 | 1.2% |
| Insurance | $2,181 | $1,851 | $220 | $110 | 1.0% | |
| Occupancy | $1,695 | $1,185 | $340 | $170 | 0.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Postage, Printing, Subscriptions | $683 | $443 | $80 | $160 | 0.3% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $249 | $249 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $214,737 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $138,748 spent · pay $33,504 · grants $0 · events $2,575
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Subcontractor Fees | $46,824 | $46,824 | - | - | 33.7% |
| Other salaries and wages | $30,655 | $30,655 | - | - | 22.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Program Expenses | $21,516 | $21,516 | - | - | 15.5% |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,232 | $9,232 | - | - | 6.7% | |
| Travel | $7,293 | $7,293 | - | - | 5.3% | |
| Occupancy | $6,465 | $6,465 | - | - | 4.7% | |
| Information technology | $3,329 | $3,329 | - | - | 2.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,964 | - | $2,964 | - | 2.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $2,849 | $2,849 | - | - | 2.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,575 | $2,575 | - | - | 1.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Communication Expenses | $2,176 | $2,176 | - | - | 1.6% |
| Insurance | $1,020 | - | $1,020 | - | 0.7% | |
| Office expenses | $961 | $371 | $590 | - | 0.7% | |
| All other expenses | $568 | $568 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Postage, Printing, Subscriptions | $321 | $321 | - | - | 0.2% |
| Total | $138,748 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990EZ · $38,116 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $27,838 | 73.0% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $5,346 | 14.0% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $4,932 | 12.9% | |
| Total | $38,116 | 100% |
State business registration
- BARBERSHOP BOOKS, INC. NY, DOMESTIC NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, Active, formed 2013-11-21
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
Trademarks
7 US trademarks, 6 live.
- Barbershop Books Inc. 7 marks, NY EXACT high confidence: identical full name and state
| Mark | Serial | Filed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBERSHOP LIBROS | 98793981 | 2024-10-10 | Pending application | TRTDXFAP, file of 2026-09-27 |
| READING IDENTITY PROFILE | 97892979 | 2023-04-17 | Registered | TRTYRAP, file of 2026-04-03 |
| READING SO LIT | 97892945 | 2023-04-17 | Registered | TRTYRAP, file of 2026-04-03 |
| BEAUTYSHOP BOOKS | 90606905 | 2021-03-26 | Registered | TRTYRAP, file of 2026-04-03 |
| BARBERSHOP BOOKS | 88898360 | 2020-05-02 | Abandoned | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
| BARBERSHOP BOOKS | 86981377 | 2015-08-28 | Registered | TRTYRAP, file of 2026-04-03 |
| BARBERSHOP BOOKS | 86740631 | 2015-08-28 | Registered | TRTDXFAP, file of 2026-04-20 |
The newest marks of the trademark owners above, matched to this record by name (and state).
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