Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “Engaging every child in book choice and ownership, cultivating literacy-rich communities. book trust's vision is that every child discovers the joy and power of reading to create limitless possibilities. the core values of the organization include: 1. literacy is a human right. 2. book choice and ownership creates motivated readers. 3. reading has the power to transform lives and communities, breaking the cycle of poverty. 4. our donors, schools, teachers and scholastic are key to our success. book trust was founded in 2001 by adrienne schatz and the schatz family in ft. collins, co. since the organization's founding, book trust has grown from serving 170 students in colorado to serving 57,000 elementary students across 21 states during the 2018-2019 academic year. this school year, book trust partnered with 2,899 book trust managers and teachers in 184 schools, to engage students in book choice, ownership, and celebration of nearly 1 million new scholastic books.”.

When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “We uniquely deliver choice and ownership of books to children from low-income communities.”.

• The non-profit has reported their operating state as CO, as required by law.
• As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 was 789 Sherman Street No 300A, Denver, CO, 80203.
• The non-profit's form reports a total of 27 employees as of 2019.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue less expenses is $9,844.
• The organization has 9 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 2006.
• The organization pays $1,028,511 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $523,485 in fundraising expenses.