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Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Winston Salem, NC
Tax ID54-2152610

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,254,606

Expenses

$1,178,699

Website

bookmarksnc.org

Mission

Bookmarks, Inc. (Bookmarks) is a literary arts organization that fosters a love of reading and writing in the Forsyth County community. Bookmarks connects readers with authors and books in the following ways: an annual festival of books, an authors in schools program, and year-round events in their nonprofit independent bookstore.

About

Organizing and presenting a street-type book festival including readings by authors, workshops, book signings, and programs for children, all free to the public. Organizing author visits to schools in North Carolina, primarily in the Triad area and surrounding counties. Work with teachers to incorporate authors and their books into the curriculum. These visits are at no cost to schools. Organize author events featuring bestselling and award-winning authors to further connect readers with authors through events and book sales. Some free, some ticketed fundraising events. In addition, the organization operates an independent bookstore to further promote reading and serves as a gathering place for readers to connect with other readers.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “Bookmarks, inc. (bookmarks) is a literary arts organization that fosters a love of reading and writing in the forsyth county community. bookmarks connects readers with authors and books in the following ways: an annual festival of books, an authors in schools program, and year-round events in their nonprofit independent bookstore.”.

When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “Bookmarks, inc. (bookmarks) is a literary arts organization that fosters a love of reading and writing in the forsyth county community. bookmarks connects readers with authors and books in the following ways: an annual festival of books, an authors in schools program, and year-round events in their nonprofit independent bookstore.”.

  • The non-profit's reported state of operation is NC as per legal requirements.
  • The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2019 is 634 W FOURTH ST, WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27103.
  • As of 2019, the non-profit has 26 employees reported on their 990 form.
  • 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 greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $75,907.
  • The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and endorsement from an independent source.
  • The organization has 17 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2004.
  • 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 $349,379 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $17,639 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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