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Behind The Book

Behind The Book

New York, NY 10030
Tax ID32-0086097

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About this organization

Revenue

$904,252

Expenses

$834,132

Website

behindthebook.org

Mission

Behind The Book's mission is to inspire New York City public school students to love reading by bringing accomplished authors and their books into classrooms and creating rich, innovative literacy programs. Our programs take place in underserved public schools, are part of the class curricula and meet the Common Core Learning Standards.

About

BEHIND THE BOOK(BTB) develops engaged readers and writers in underserved NYC public schools by designing and delivering programs that are multi-disciplinary, culturally responsive, and promote deeper connections to books and their authors.BEHIND THE BOOK IS THE ONLY NYC literacy NONPROFIT PRODUCING programs that include TWO WORKSHOPS WITH THE AUTHOR OF THE BOOK being studied, AN ART WORKSHOP, FIELDTRIPS AND HELP WITH RESEARCH AND WRITING FROM ADULT VOLUNTEERS.Programs are SUSTAINED OVER A UNIT AND ARE CUSTOMIZED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH CLASS WHILE ADHERING TO THE CURRICULUM AND COMMON CORE LEARNING STANDARDS. IN LAST YEAR'S PROGRAM EVALUATIONS,85% OF TEACHERS REPORTED INCREASED MOTIVATION TO READ FROM THEIR STUDENTS, AN INCREASED MOTIVATION TO WRITE IN 80% OF STUDENTS AND 81% EXHIBITED INCREASED SELF-CONFIDENCE IN READING AND WRITING SKILLS. IN ITS 16 YEAR HISTORY, BTB HAS SERVED OVER 17,000 STUDENTS AND DONATED MORE THAN 53,000 BOOKS.IN FYE 19 BEHIND THE BOOK PARTNERED WITH 17 SCHOOLS IN 83 CLASSROOMS CONDUCTING 52 WORKSHOPS WITH 1,895 STUDENTS.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Our mission is to develop engaged readers and writers in underserved nyc public schools by designing and delivering programs that are multi-disciplinary, culturally responsive, and promote deeper connections to books and their authors.”.

When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Our mission is to develop engaged readers and writers in underserved nyc public schools by designing and delivering programs that are multi-disciplinary, culturally responsive, and promote deeper connections to books and their authors.”.

  • The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is NY.
  • The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 216 WEST 135TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10030.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 10 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is $70,120.
  • The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 13 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2003.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $368,463 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $108,800 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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