WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS
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Plain text WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2014–2024. https://furp.org/org/we-need-diverse-books-471786302. Retrieved 2026-11-07.
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $1.0M · expenses $797K · assets $2.4M
- EIN
- 47-1786302
- Address
- 10319 WESTLAKE DR 104, BETHESDA, MD 20817-6403
- Website
- HTTPS://DIVERSEBOOKS.ORG
- NTEE code
- B92 Remedial Reading, Reading Encouragement (Education) published (IRS Business Master File)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- March 2015 (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
CREATING A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE CAN FIND THEMSELVES ON THE PAGES OF A BOOK.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).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
5 people 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Richmond | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2020-2024 | $105,262 | $474,658 | 1 |
| Dhonielle Clayton | CHAIR | 2015-2024 | $0 | $5,000 | 1 |
| Nicole Johnson (former) | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2017-2019 | $50,000 | $100,000 | 1 |
| Ellen Oh (former) | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 2014-2023 | $0 | $1,000 | 1 |
| Judy Schricker (former) | CFO | 2016-2021 | $0 | $1,000 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Bookey | DIRECTOR | 2022-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Zoraida Cordova | VICE CHAIR | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Angeline Boulley | DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Roxane Gay | DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Leuyen Pham | DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kedar Muley | TREASURER | 2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Hena Khan (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Minh Le (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cornelius Minor (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2016 | 15 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sona Charaipotra (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015 | 15 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lamar Giles (former) | SECRETARY | 2014-2015 | 15 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Karen Sandler (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015 | 15 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Marieke Nijkamp (former) | TREASURER | 2014 | 15 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Aisha Saeed (former) | DIRECTOR | 2014 | 15 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ilene Wong (former) | DIRECTOR | 2014 | 15 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $105K · 5 employees · 131 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINE RICHMOND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $105,262 | $0 | $0 | $105,262 | 1 |
| DHONIELLE CLAYTON | CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ZORAIDA CORDOVA | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEDAR MULEY | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JORDAN BOOKEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANGELINE BOULLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROXANE GAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LEUYEN PHAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $113K · 3 employees · 131 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINE RICHMOND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $113,048 | $0 | $0 | $113,048 | 1 |
| ELLEN OH | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DHONIELLE CLAYTON | COO | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JORDAN BOOKEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ZORAIDA CORDOVA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HENA KHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MINH LE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANGELINE BOULLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROXANE GAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CORNELIUS MINOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LEUYEN PHAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $111K · 3 employees · 77 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINE RICHMOND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $110,992 | $0 | $0 | $110,992 | 1 |
| ELLEN OH | CEO | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DHONIELLE CLAYTON | COO | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JORDAN BOOKEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ZORAIDA CORDOVA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HENA KHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MINH LE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CORNELIUS MINOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $93K · 2 employees · 95 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINE RICHMOND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $92,525 | $0 | $0 | $92,525 | 1 |
| ELLEN OH | CEO | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DHONIELLE CLAYTON | COO | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY SCHRICKER | CFO | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ZORAIDA CORDOVA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HENA KHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MINH LE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CORNELIUS MINOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 4 people listed · 4 paid, $60K · 0 employees · 104 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINE RICHMOND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $52,831 | $0 | $0 | $52,831 | 1 |
| DHONIELLE CLAYTON | COO | 20 | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | 1 |
| ELLEN OH | CEO | 15 | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | 1 |
| JUDY SCHRICKER | CFO | 15 | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | 1 |
2019 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $50K · 0 employees · 101 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 15 | $50,000 | $0 | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| ELLEN OH | PRESIDENT | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DHONIELLE CLAYTON | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY SCHRICKER | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $50K · 0 employees · 55 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 15 | $50,000 | $0 | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| ELLEN OH | PRESIDENT | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DHONIELLE CLAYTON | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY SCHRICKER | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 45 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN OH | PRESIDENT | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DHONIELLE CLAYTON | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY SCHRICKER | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NICOLE JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DI | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 45 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN OH | PRESIDENT | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DHONIELLE CLAYTON | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| OLUGBEMISOLA RHUDAY-PERKOVICH | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY SCHRICKER | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 6 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN OH | PRESIDENT | 15 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| SONA CHARAIPOTRA | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DHONIELLE CLAYTON | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LAMAR GILES | SECRETARY | 15 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KAREN SANDLER | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| OLUGBEMISOLA RHUDAY-PERKOVICH | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 5 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 40 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN OH | PRESIDENT | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARIEKE NIJKAMP | TREASURER | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LAMAR GILES | SECRETARY | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AISHA SAEED | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ILENE WONG | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
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 | ||||||||
| $1,007,256 | $796,977 | $2,417,157 | $2,343,731 | $791,064 | $117,678 | $105,262 | 5 | 131 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,840,875 | $1,125,170 | $1,994,826 | $1,968,452 | $1,382,068 | $349,800 | $113,048 | 3 | 131 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,117,905 | $1,112,225 | $1,285,821 | $1,252,747 | $905,966 | $126,164 | $111,526 | 3 | 77 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,729,399 | $1,253,412 | $1,284,821 | $1,247,067 | $1,474,005 | $164,632 | $117,538 | 2 | 95 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,333,593 | $1,110,261 | $798,580 | $771,080 | $1,220,655 | $59,363 | $59,831 | 0 | 104 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $598,939 | $403,604 | $547,748 | $547,748 | $488,483 | $70,350 | $62,000 | 0 | 101 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $455,892 | $372,968 | $376,477 | $342,437 | $437,100 | $0 | $47,450 | 0 | 55 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $321,281 | $242,192 | $260,252 | $259,513 | $321,165 | $0 | - | 0 | 45 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $252,379 | $275,063 | $180,424 | $180,424 | $252,026 | $0 | - | 0 | 45 |
| 2015 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $143,801 | $159,177 | $203,108 | $203,108 | $143,441 | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $321,987 | $103,503 | $218,484 | $218,484 | $321,987 | $0 | - | 0 | 40 |
Funders of this organization
37 grantors reported grants to this organization, $3,210,051 in all, tax years 2015 to 2025; the 25 largest shown (all 37). 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 | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORGOOD INC | $770,854 | 4 | $152,729 | 2024 | 2021-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| WINGS FOR THINGS FOUNDATION INC | $550,000 | 6 | $100,000 | 2025 | 2020-2025 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS” | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | $537,075 | 7 | $69,225 | 2024 | 2018-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| MAI FAMILY FOUNDATION | $450,000 | 8 | $75,000 | 2024 | 2017-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS” | show |
| ROGER I AND RUTH B MACFARLANE FOUNDATION | $200,000 | 3 | $25,000 | 2023 | 2018, 2020, 2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS” | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | $127,204 | 9 | $49,303 | 2024 | 2015-2021, 2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| BOOKEY FAMILY FOUNDATION | $126,033 | 5 | $10,000 | 2025 | 2021-2025 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS” | show |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | $90,188 | 5 | $7,844 | 2025 | 2020-2023, 2025 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| THE NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST | $65,000 | 2 | $55,000 | 2024 | 2023-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| GOLDMAN SACHS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | $52,500 | 3 | $22,500 | 2022 | 2019, 2021-2022 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| FOUNDATION TO DECREASE WORLD SUCK | $40,089 | 2 | $25,000 | 2017 | 2015, 2017 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| YVONNE AND LESLIE POLLACK FOUNDATION INC | $30,000 | 1 | $30,000 | 2025 | 2025 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS” | show |
| SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | 2023 | 2023 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| FOSSEEN FOUNDATION | $20,000 | 2 | $15,000 | 2022 | 2021-2022 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS” | show |
| MIGHTYCAUSE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | $18,759 | 1 | $18,759 | 2020 | 2020 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| LAWSON VALENTINE FOUNDATION | $15,000 | 5 | $4,000 | 2024 | 2018, 2021-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS” | show |
| ROBERT M SCHIFFMAN INC | $11,500 | 9 | $2,000 | 2025 | 2017-2025 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS” | show |
| WFJ CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | $11,500 | 1 | $11,500 | 2018 | 2018 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS” | show |
| THE HS LOPEZ FAMILY FOUNDATION | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 | 2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS” | show |
| OUR CHANGE FOUNDATION | $8,246 | 1 | $8,246 | 2025 | 2025 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| WILLIAM AND GERTRUDE SHELLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION | $7,500 | 2 | $5,000 | 2022 | 2021-2022 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS” | show |
| BERGER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | $6,500 | 2 | $1,500 | 2023 | 2022-2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “We Need Diverse Books”, “WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS” | show |
| MCGOUGH FRAZIER FAMILY FOUNDATION | $5,000 | 2 | $3,500 | 2025 | 2024-2025 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS” | show |
| NORA ROBERTS FOUNDATION INC | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | 2021 | 2021 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS” | show |
| ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | 2020 | 2020 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
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| DIBS FOR KIDS | NE | B92 | $992,256 | $607,156 | Executive Dir. | $97,174 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
| READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG | PA | B92 | $1,800,640 | $1,623,844 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $247,494 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
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| AUSTIN LEARNING ACADEMY | TX | B92 | $700,854 | $553,384 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $90,333 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
| REED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | FL | B92 | $1,667,857 | $1,446,747 | COO | $120,000 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
| READ TO SUCCEED ASHEVILLE | NC | B92 | $591,834 | $523,736 | Executive Dir. | $74,691 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
| READ TO SUCCEED BUFFALO INC | NY | B92 | $1,100,573 | $1,202,392 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $166,725 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
| PAGE AHEAD CHILDRENS LITERACY PRGM | WA | B92 | $1,306,089 | $1,606,513 | Executive Director | $147,397 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
| I WOULD RATHER BE READING | KY | B92 | $1,117,309 | $938,430 | Co-founder Co-CEO | $37,095 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
| WEST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | NC | B92 | $658,024 | $875,456 | Executive Director | $61,000 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
| DURHAM LITERACY CENTER INC | NC | B92 | $608,466 | $879,668 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THROUGH DEC) | $85,575 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
| NEW HOPE MEMORIAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC | NJ | B92 | $523,532 | $517,480 | Secretary-Admin | $83,957 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
| READ WITH ME VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFI | CA | B92 | $710,551 | $744,604 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
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| OAKLAND LITERACY COALITION | CA | B92 | $1,414,287 | $1,341,297 | Co-Executive Director | $112,956 | Same NTEE code B92, revenue within 2x |
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| NETWORK FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN OF AFRICAN DESCENT | MN | B92 | $1,003,009 | $998,152 | Executive Director | $115,454 | 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 · $796,977 spent · pay $277,705 · grants $138,650 · events $61,222
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $152,085 | $150,541 | $1,544 | - | 19.1% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $138,650 | $138,650 | - | - | 17.4% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM RELATED COSTS | $111,900 | $111,975 | -$75 | - | 14.0% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $105,262 | $104,194 | $1,068 | - | 13.2% | |
| Office expenses | $103,890 | $78,038 | $16,818 | $9,034 | 13.0% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $61,222 | $36,777 | - | $24,445 | 7.7% | |
| Fees: other services | $51,338 | - | $51,338 | - | 6.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $50,727 | - | $50,727 | - | 6.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $20,358 | $20,355 | $3 | - | 2.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,160 | - | $1,160 | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | PROMOTIONAL TRAVEL | $366 | $366 | - | - | 0.0% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $19 | - | $19 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $796,977 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $1,125,170 spent · pay $277,227 · grants $161,800 · events $3,691
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM RELATED COSTS | $291,742 | $291,742 | - | - | 25.9% |
| Fees: other services | $240,945 | $233,030 | $5,238 | $2,677 | 21.4% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $161,800 | $161,800 | - | - | 14.4% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $143,895 | $106,426 | $1,476 | $35,993 | 12.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $113,048 | $83,611 | $1,159 | $28,278 | 10.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $50,792 | - | $50,792 | - | 4.5% | |
| Travel | $46,419 | $41,357 | $4,375 | $687 | 4.1% | |
| Office expenses | $45,106 | $19,243 | $25,204 | $659 | 4.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $20,284 | $14,996 | $182 | $5,106 | 1.8% | |
| Other (as described) | FUNDRAISING | $4,843 | $4,800 | $43 | - | 0.4% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $3,691 | $3,670 | $21 | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | PURCHASES | $1,555 | - | $1,555 | - | 0.1% |
| Fees: legal | $1,050 | - | $1,050 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $1,125,170 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $1,112,225 spent · pay $281,989 · grants $232,700 · events $14,147
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $367,105 | $330,474 | $24,878 | $11,753 | 33.0% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $232,700 | $232,700 | - | - | 20.9% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $149,746 | $95,054 | $12,175 | $42,517 | 13.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $111,526 | $70,794 | $9,067 | $31,665 | 10.0% | |
| Travel | $72,729 | $70,451 | $2,278 | - | 6.5% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM RELATED COSTS | $53,304 | $53,304 | - | - | 4.8% |
| Office expenses | $43,993 | $11,537 | $27,349 | $5,107 | 4.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $41,040 | $15 | $41,025 | - | 3.7% | |
| Payroll taxes | $20,717 | $9,749 | $1,644 | $9,324 | 1.9% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $14,147 | $14,147 | - | - | 1.3% | |
| Other (as described) | FUNDRAISING | $2,795 | - | $133 | $2,662 | 0.3% |
| Fees: legal | $1,760 | $1,760 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Insurance | $425 | - | $425 | - | 0.0% | |
| Other (as described) | PURCHASES | $238 | $238 | - | - | 0.0% |
| Total | $1,112,225 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $1,253,412 spent · pay $199,246 · grants $231,982 · events $25,769
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | PROFESSIONAL FEES | $392,007 | $326,036 | $58,154 | $7,817 | 31.3% |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM RELATED COSTS | $308,957 | $307,034 | $69 | $1,854 | 24.6% |
| Grants to US individuals | $231,982 | $231,982 | - | - | 18.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $117,538 | $89,100 | $14,858 | $13,580 | 9.4% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $74,933 | $56,841 | $9,490 | $8,602 | 6.0% | |
| Other (as described) | PURCHASES | $30,893 | $30,893 | - | - | 2.5% |
| Office expenses | $29,679 | $7,063 | $15,613 | $7,003 | 2.4% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $25,769 | $25,769 | - | - | 2.1% | |
| Travel | $21,878 | $18,717 | $1 | $3,160 | 1.7% | |
| Payroll taxes | $6,775 | $5,091 | $836 | $848 | 0.5% | |
| Occupancy | $6,100 | $6,100 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | FUNDRAISING | $2,863 | - | - | $2,863 | 0.2% |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,700 | $2,000 | - | $700 | 0.2% | |
| Insurance | $1,338 | - | $1,338 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $1,253,412 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $1,110,261 spent · pay $76,303 · grants $138,748 · events $32,607
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM RELATED COSTS | $450,066 | $450,015 | $51 | - | 40.5% |
| Other (as described) | PROFESSIONAL FEES | $335,537 | $235,272 | $64,550 | $35,715 | 30.2% |
| Grants to US individuals | $138,748 | $138,748 | - | - | 12.5% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $70,289 | $52,781 | $9,444 | $8,064 | 6.3% | |
| Office expenses | $34,955 | $18,805 | $16,150 | - | 3.1% | |
| Other (as described) | FUNDRAISING | $34,683 | - | - | $34,683 | 3.1% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $32,607 | $32,607 | - | - | 2.9% | |
| Payroll taxes | $6,014 | $4,516 | $808 | $690 | 0.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,098 | $5,098 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Occupancy | $1,308 | - | $1,308 | - | 0.1% | |
| Travel | $790 | $146 | $644 | - | 0.1% | |
| Insurance | $166 | - | $166 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,110,261 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $403,604 spent · pay $104,959 · grants $45,700 · events $12,067
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $91,146 | $84,807 | $6,339 | - | 22.6% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM RELATED COST | $74,166 | $74,166 | - | - | 18.4% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $62,000 | $24,800 | - | $37,200 | 15.4% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $45,700 | $45,700 | - | - | 11.3% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $42,959 | $38,009 | $4,950 | - | 10.6% | |
| Travel | $31,654 | $30,944 | $710 | - | 7.8% | |
| Office expenses | $16,075 | $6,981 | $9,094 | - | 4.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $13,196 | - | $13,196 | - | 3.3% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $12,067 | $12,067 | - | - | 3.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $5,607 | - | $5,607 | - | 1.4% | |
| Occupancy | $3,498 | - | $3,498 | - | 0.9% | |
| Insurance | $2,513 | - | $2,513 | - | 0.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,468 | $2,468 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | COMISSION AND FEES | $385 | $385 | - | - | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | FUNDRAISING | $170 | $22 | - | $148 | 0.0% |
| Total | $403,604 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $372,968 spent · pay $88,375 · grants $54,994 · events $17,316
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $55,997 | $53,997 | $2,000 | - | 15.0% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $54,994 | $54,994 | - | - | 14.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $47,450 | - | $47,450 | - | 12.7% | |
| Travel | $44,281 | $40,561 | $3,720 | - | 11.9% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $40,925 | $38,500 | $2,425 | - | 11.0% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM RELATED COST | $38,937 | $38,937 | - | - | 10.4% |
| Other (as described) | BOOKSELLING KITS | $34,765 | $34,765 | - | - | 9.3% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $17,316 | $16,816 | $500 | - | 4.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $14,507 | - | $14,507 | - | 3.9% | |
| Office expenses | $13,490 | $8,854 | $4,636 | - | 3.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,875 | $4,238 | $637 | - | 1.3% | |
| Other (as described) | FUNDRAISING | $2,961 | - | - | $2,961 | 0.8% |
| Occupancy | $2,037 | - | $2,037 | - | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | RECRUITING EXPENSE | $433 | - | $433 | - | 0.1% |
| Total | $372,968 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $242,192 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $13,222
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $57,095 | $34,428 | $14,704 | $7,963 | 23.6% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM RELATED COSTS | $47,766 | $47,672 | - | $94 | 19.7% |
| Travel | $38,494 | $16,756 | $9,196 | $12,542 | 15.9% | |
| Other (as described) | INTERNSHIP FEES | $36,640 | $36,640 | - | - | 15.1% |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,512 | $1,941 | $3,161 | $8,410 | 5.6% | |
| Other (as described) Event | EVENTS | $13,222 | $12,772 | $275 | $175 | 5.5% |
| Fees: accounting | $12,526 | - | $12,526 | - | 5.2% | |
| Office expenses | $9,143 | $5,045 | $3,209 | $889 | 3.8% | |
| All other expenses | $7,183 | $4,953 | $2,230 | - | 3.0% | |
| Other (as described) | FUNDRAISING | $4,656 | - | - | $4,656 | 1.9% |
| Insurance | $1,336 | - | $1,336 | - | 0.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $619 | - | $619 | - | 0.3% | |
| Total | $242,192 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $275,063 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $8,238
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM RELATED COSTS | $70,670 | $70,044 | $626 | - | 25.7% |
| Fees: other services | $56,435 | $24,965 | $31,470 | - | 20.5% | |
| Other (as described) | GRANTS INTERSHIP STIPENDS | $42,100 | $42,100 | - | - | 15.3% |
| Travel | $40,839 | $25,822 | $8,680 | $6,337 | 14.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,653 | $7,329 | $8,250 | $4,074 | 7.1% | |
| Other (as described) | COMMISSIONS & FEES | $16,503 | $16,503 | - | - | 6.0% |
| Other (as described) Event | EVENTS | $8,238 | $6,588 | - | $1,650 | 3.0% |
| All other expenses | $7,172 | $4,304 | $2,868 | - | 2.6% | |
| Office expenses | $5,315 | $4,052 | $1,109 | $154 | 1.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,603 | - | $4,603 | - | 1.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $2,729 | $1,500 | $1,229 | - | 1.0% | |
| Insurance | $806 | - | $806 | - | 0.3% | |
| Total | $275,063 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990EZ · $159,177 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $130,777 | 82.2% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $26,609 | 16.7% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,791 | 1.1% | |
| Total | $159,177 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990 · $103,503 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN | $24,643 | - | - | $24,643 | 23.8% |
| All other expenses | $21,171 | $21,171 | - | - | 20.5% | |
| Other (as described) | PROMO MATERIALS & SERVICE | $15,144 | $9,482 | - | $5,662 | 14.6% |
| Fees: other services | $10,727 | $10,727 | - | - | 10.4% | |
| Other (as described) | ORGANIZATIONAL COSTS | $9,225 | - | $9,225 | - | 8.9% |
| Travel | $8,999 | $8,999 | - | - | 8.7% | |
| Other (as described) | BOOK SELLING KITS | $8,460 | $8,460 | - | - | 8.2% |
| Office expenses | $2,434 | $2,434 | - | - | 2.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,588 | $1,588 | - | - | 1.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $944 | $944 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Information technology | $168 | $168 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Total | $103,503 | 100% |
State business registration
- WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS MD, Employee benefit plan sponsor (Form 5500), Filed for plan year 2025
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
Trademarks
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- We Need Diverse Books 1 marks, MD EXACT high confidence: identical full name and state
| Mark | Serial | Filed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WNDB | 87132619 | 2016-08-09 | Registration cancelled | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
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| Record | Name as filed | Where | Dataset | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan sponsor | WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS | MD | Form 5500 (employee benefit plans) | EIN (EXACT) |
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