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My Own Book Fund Inc
New York, NY · EIN 460799191 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B90 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · myownbooks.org
revenue
$188K
expenses
$148K
net assets
$862K
employees
0
volunteers
50
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

TO FOSTER A LOVE OF READING BY EMPOWERING CHILDREN IN NEED TO SELECT PURCHASE AND READ THEIR VERY OWN BOOKS

profile · synthesized from sources

My Own Book Fund Inc empowers children in need to select, purchase, and own their own books to foster a lifelong love of reading. The organization partners with Title I schools across New York City, focusing on third-grade students who have limited access to books at home. Through classroom visits and guided trips to bookstores, the program aims to improve literacy by giving children agency in choosing books that inspire them.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

My Own Books Program
Engages third graders in NYC Title I schools through classroom visits and guided trips to bookstores where they select and purchase up to $60 worth of books to own, fostering literacy and a personal connection to reading.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
    • Ensures digital accessibility of organizational platforms
      Implements design and coding practices to meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility standards on its website and commits to maintaining compliance with future WCAG updates.
  • Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
    • Facilitates book ownership for 3rd graders in Title I schools
      Works with 3rd grade students in New York City Title I schools to foster literacy by enabling them to select and own up to $60 worth of books through organized bookstore visits, with follow-up classroom activities to share reading experiences.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$188K
Contributions & grants$143K76%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$45K24%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$148K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$870K
Cash$55K
Investments$801K
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$862K
Liquid reserves69.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 9
  • CHRIS BERNHARDT — Director
  • DARIA RIGNEY — Secretary Ended112024
  • DEEDEE FRIEDMAN — Director of Finance
  • JOAN DICHTER — Secretary Start112024
  • JUDY PLESS — Vice President
  • KENNETH FREEMAN — Treasurer
  • MARJORIE FREEMAN HARRISON — Director
  • SANDRA FREEMAN — Director
  • VINCENT BRANCATO — President
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • East Harlem Tutorial Program Partner — Partner organization where the founder learned about children's lack of access to books and need for reading experience.
  • Martin Pitt Partnership for Children Partner — Partners in promoting early literacy and language development through shared research and programming.
  • Maryville University Partner — Reports on research related to the impact of literacy tools such as books on child development.
  • Nationwide Children’s Hospital Partner — Collaborates on research regarding the lifelong benefits of language and literacy development in children.
  • PS 166Q Partner — School served by My Own Book Fund Inc, where students received books and learned about compassion and philanthropy.
  • PS 311 Partner — School served by My Own Book Fund Inc, where students selected and became immersed in books during organized trips.
  • PS 337 Partner — School served by My Own Book Fund Inc, where students participated in book trips that increased their desire to explore new books.
  • PS105 Partner — Partner school in New York City where My Own Book Fund Inc conducts program visits.
  • Title I schools Partner — Collaborates with Title I schools in New York City to deliver book selection and ownership programs to 3rd grade students.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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