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BARBERSHOP BOOKS INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 464377279 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B92 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$1.1M
expenses
$1.0M
net assets
$690K
employees
8
volunteers
5
program ratio
73%
mission · from form 990

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.

profile · synthesized from sources

Barbershop Books is a nonprofit organization based in New York City that aims to inspire Black boys and other vulnerable children to read for fun. It achieves this through child-centered, culturally responsive programming hosted in barbershops and community-based spaces. The organization focuses on increasing access to engaging, age-appropriate books and creating reading environments that are welcoming and affirming.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Barbershop Books Reading Program
Places curated, high-interest books in barbershops to encourage reading among young children, particularly Black boys, during their visits. Includes reading activities and book giveaways.
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
    • Providing reading programs for Black boys and vulnerable children
      Offers programming and content specifically designed to inspire Black boys and other vulnerable children to read for fun, fostering literacy engagement through targeted initiatives.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.05M
Contributions & grants$965K92%
Program service revenue$73K7%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$14K
expenses
Total expenses$1.03M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$388K
Grants paid out$10K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$777K
Cash$704K
Investments$0
Liabilities$86K
Net assets$690K
Liquid reserves8.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -14.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ALVIN IRBY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $131K
board members · 16
  • ADRIAN MAYSE — MEMBER
  • DEBORAH EMBAIE — MEMBER
  • DR SHIRLEY SMITH — MEMBER
  • FARHAD ASGHAR — MEMBER
  • HEIDI L HAMILTON — MEMBER
  • JALEN ALEXANDER — SECRETARY
  • LAURENCE WELCH — MEMBER
  • MARK LOWE — MEMBER
  • MARTIN PRATT — MEMBER
  • MICHAEL JAMES — MEMBER
  • MICHAEL KAPLAN — TREASURER
  • QUENTIN MARTIN — MEMBER
  • ROLAND KENNEDY JR — PRESIDENT
  • SOPHIE PAUZE — MEMBER
  • WILLIAM BIFULCO — MEMBER
  • WILLIAM PUGH — MEMBER
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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