named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Author-in-Residence Program
Connects students with authors through in-school workshops and events that promote reading and writing engagement
Intrinsic Motivation Program
Designs literacy activities based on psychological principles of intrinsic motivation, including autonomy, competence, and relatedness
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Education Policy Research and Analysis 1 activity
- Conduct research and publish thought leadership on literacyCommissions and publishes research, including a white paper titled "The Inside Story" and a collaborative best practices study with Teachers College at Columbia University, to inform and advance culturally responsive literacy engagement strategies.
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Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Deliver multidisciplinary literacy programs in NYC public schoolsDesigns and delivers culturally responsive, trauma-informed literacy programs during school hours in Title I public schools across Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. Programs include reading and writing workshops, author visits, art activities, and drama workshops that align with curriculum standards and support English language learners through multilingual resources and volunteers.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Distribute new books to students in underserved schoolsDistributes new, culturally relevant books selected by reading level and language proficiency to students in New York City public schools, with over 126,900 books distributed since 2003 and 7,600 donated during the 2024–2025 school year.
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
- Extend programming to community-based and after-school settingsAdapts and delivers literacy programming outside traditional school settings, including after-school programs in libraries, community centers, and summer bridge programs, fostering youth engagement through writing, research, and creative projects.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Organize educational field trips and special speaker eventsOrganizes field trips to cultural and educational institutions such as the African Burial Ground, National Geographic, and the United Nations, and brings special speakers and performing artists—including representatives from The Innocence Project and The Bronx Defenders—into classrooms for workshops on social justice, history, and creative expression.
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 1 activity
- Publish student-authored books and anthologiesProduces professionally designed and printed anthologies featuring original writing and artwork by students, including titles such as _Uptown_, _Freedom_, _Tales of Us_, and _The Mask Behind Our Reality_, designating over 300 students as published authors and illustrators during the 2024–2025 school year.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.17M
Contributions & grants$1.10M94%
Program service revenue$46K4%
Investment income$27K2%
Other revenue$489
expenses
Total expenses$1.15M
Program expenses59%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising25%
Salaries & benefits$645K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$511K
Cash$239K
Investments$0
Liabilities$178K
Net assets$334K
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW FRANK TO 102124 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $150K |
| ANMARIE PAUL AS OF 102224 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $137K |
board members · 20
- ALVIN BUTLER — TREASURER
- BARBARA HANEY — DIRECTOR
- BLAIR THETFORD — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN TRAUMAN TO 61125 — DIRECTOR
- DAVID BLOOM — SECRETARY
- DERRY WILKENS — DIRECTOR
- ELENA WU TO 81424 — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER MARINO-GABRIELLI TO 71524 — DIRECTOR
- JISHA DYMOND — DIRECTOR
- JOSEF MENASCHE — DIRECTOR
- MARVIN LARRY TO 8824 — DIRECTOR
- PAUL SIPIO — DIRECTOR
- PHILLIP ANDERSON — VICE PRESIDENT
- ROBIN CANTER — VICE PRESIDENT
- SEAN GILLERAN TO 51525 — DIRECTOR
- SHEENAM CHADHA — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN FELGRAN TO 71524 — DIRECTOR
- STINSON PARKS III — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN ELMAN — CHAIR
- TAYLOR BOND — DIRECTOR
relationships · 38
Who they work with
- Davidson Family Foundation Partner — Long-term supporter of Behind the Book
- Glenn Foundation Partner — Long-term supporter of Behind the Book
- Guru Krupa Foundation Funder — Funder of Behind the Book's programs and initiatives.
- HS for Language and Diplomacy Partner — Title I public high school in Gramercy, Manhattan served by Behind the Book
- Harbor Heights M.S. Partner — Title I public middle school in Washington Heights, Manhattan served by Behind the Book
- ICHS Partner — Collaborates with Behind the Book to publish student-authored books with high school classes.
- International Community High School Partner — Title I public high school in Mott Haven, Bronx served by Behind the Book
- KPMG Partner — Collaborated with students to research landmark cases involving youthful offenders and hosted them at their midtown offices to refine arguments on youth accountability.
- KPMG Partner — Hosted a visit by a middle school class from M.S. 296 in the South Bronx for a social justice lesson.
- Lenape Center Partner — Brings speakers from the Lenape Center into classrooms for special workshops.
- Lily Auchincloss Foundation Partner — Long-term supporter of Behind the Book
- Longwood Preparatory Academy Partner — Title I public high school in Morrisania, Bronx served by Behind the Book
- M.S. 296 South Bronx Academy of Applied Media Partner — Title I public middle school in Mott Haven, Bronx served by Behind the Book
- M.S. 328 Community Math & Science Prep Partner — Title I public middle school in Washington Heights, Manhattan served by Behind the Book
- M.S./H.S. 223 The Laboratory School for Finance & Technology Partner — Title I public middle/high school in Mott Haven, Bronx served by Behind the Book
- M.S./H.S. 223 The Laboratory School of Finance & Technology Partner — Collaborates with Behind the Book to publish student-authored books.
- M.S./H.S. 233 Laboratory School for Finance & Technology Partner — Collaborates with Behind the Book to publish student-authored books.
- Macmillan Partner — Long-term supporter of Behind the Book
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Long-term supporter of Behind the Book
- Nora Roberts Foundation Partner — Long-term supporter of Behind the Book
- P.S. 125 The Ralph Bunche School Partner — Title I public school in Harlem, Manhattan served by Behind the Book
- P.S. 154 The Harriet Tubman School Partner — Title I public school in Harlem, Manhattan served by Behind the Book
- P.S. 197 John B. Russwurm School Partner — Title I public school in Harlem, Manhattan served by Behind the Book
- P.S. 4 The Duke Ellington School Partner — Title I public school in Washington Heights, Manhattan served by Behind the Book
- P.S. 43 Jonas Bronck Partner — Title I public school in Mott Haven, Bronx served by Behind the Book
- P.S. 6X – The West Farm School Partner — Title I public school in Morrisania, Bronx served by Behind the Book
- P.S. 92 Mary McLeod Bethune School Partner — Title I public school in Harlem, Manhattan served by Behind the Book
- PS 125 - The Ralph Bunche School Partner — Collaborates with Behind the Book to publish student-authored books.
- Public Education Foundation Partner — Long-term supporter of Behind the Book
- Shippy Foundation Partner — Long-term supporter of Behind the Book
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Culturally Responsive and Representative Literacymethodology: culturally_responsive_literacyBy centering diverse books, authors, and students’ lived experiences in curriculum content, the organization increases engagement and self-efficacy in literacy because students see themselves reflected and validated in the learning process.
- Integrated and Immersive Multidisciplinary Learningmethodology: immersive_literacyBy integrating literature with fine arts, drama, author engagement, and field experiences in immersive curriculum units, the organization deepens thematic understanding and literacy engagement because multi-sensory, experiential learning strengthens emotional and cognitive connections to texts.
- Intrinsic Motivation through Autonomy, Competence, and Relatednessmethodology: intrinsic_motivationBy designing programs around the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness, the organization increases student engagement in reading and writing because fulfilling these core needs fosters intrinsic motivation and sustained literacy development.
- Social-Justice-Centered Critical Literacymethodology: social_justice_literacyBy using literature that reflects students’ lived experiences and centers social justice issues, the organization fosters critical thinking and dialogue because it connects literacy to real-world contexts and empowers students as agents of change.