named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Book Bank
Central warehouse operation where volunteers sort incoming book donations by age and condition for redistribution to schools and organizations
Book Drive Program
Supports individuals, schools, and organizations in hosting book drives to collect new and gently used books for redistribution
Global Book Distribution
Partners with international organizations to send books in fair condition overseas to under-resourced communities
Remote Drop Sites
Network of locations across Long Island where individuals can drop off book donations for Book Fairies
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 4 activities
- International book distributionDistributes books in fair to average condition to developing countries including Somaliland, Sierra Leone, and Ghana through global partnerships such as the Global Literacy Initiative, supporting international literacy programs and library development.
- Local book distribution to educators and organizationsDistributes between 14,000 and 35,000 books monthly to educators from under-resourced communities through 3-hour Book Bank events and weekend book fairs. Provides customized book deliveries, multi-year support, and school-wide distributions to hundreds of under-resourced school districts and community-based organizations in Long Island and New York City.
- Public bookshelf programSupplies, maintains, and refreshes free public bookshelves in diverse community locations such as health centers, parks, transit stations, grocery stores, medical offices, and shelters to increase access to books in under-resourced areas.
- Summer and event-based book giveawaysSupports summer reading initiatives, community events, and school-wide book distributions at non-partner sites by fulfilling book giveaway requests to promote reading during school breaks and in community settings.
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Library Book Donation Management 2 activities
- Book collection and sortingCollects new and gently used books through donations, book drives, and mail-in programs; sorts and packs them by age and condition at the Book Bank for redistribution. Offers book pickup services for donors with five or more boxes on Long Island and Eastern Queens, and accepts mailed donations from remote donors.
- Book recycling and quality managementRecycles books received in unacceptable condition and ensures only books in fair to good condition are redistributed locally or internationally, maintaining quality standards for reuse.
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Prison and Jail Literacy Support 1 activity
- Book distribution to correctional facilitiesSupplies paperback books to organizations serving individuals in the correctional system, supporting literacy and reading access for incarcerated populations.
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Library Volunteer Coordination & Community Engagement 1 activity
- Volunteer coordination and community engagementOrganizes volunteer-driven book drives of varying durations (one-day, weekly, ongoing) and issues community service letters to participants based on self-reported time and activities, supporting donor and community engagement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.21M
Contributions & grants$1.14M94%
Program service revenue$14K1%
Investment income$24K2%
Other revenue$35K
expenses
Total expenses$1.02M
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising19%
Salaries & benefits$537K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.27M
Cash$764K
Investments$0
Liabilities$366K
Net assets$902K
Liquid reserves9.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +47.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EILEEN MINOGUE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $164K |
board members · 9
- AMY ZASLANSKY — BOARD MEMBER
- GEORGE BRENNAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JOANNA AUSTIN — VICE CHAIRMAN
- JOANNA JIA — BOARD MEMBER
- KELLY MCGARRITY — SECRETARY
- PATTY KIM — BOARD MEMBER
- PORTIA INGRAM — BOARD MEMBER
- STEVE KASS — TREASURER THRU OCT 25
- STEVEN MILLER ESQ — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Hosts Book Fairies' wishlist for direct book donations to young readers.
- Amazon Partner — Provides pro-bono delivery/pickup of books, logistical advice, warehouse sorting, and financial support.
- Amityville Student Partner — Distributed books to students in Amityville, including the 5 millionth book recipient.
- Bookshop.org Partner — Partner platform through which Book Fairies receives support from book purchases.
- Cerini & Associates Partner — Funds distribution of books through a commitment tied to chargeable hours and provides monthly giving and in-kind support.
- Classy.org Partner — Platform used for processing donations to Book Fairies.
- Ghana Partner — Current partner receiving books for under-resourced schools facing high demand for children's books in English.
- Global Industrial Partner — Provides in-kind support recognized based on estimated fair market value.
- Global Literacy Initiative Partner — Partnership to support literacy programs in developing nations through book donations.
- Good Morning America Partner — Featured organization highlighting book distribution efforts.
- Hicksville Book Bank Partner — Collaborates with Hicksville Book Bank for book sorting and packing activities.
- Literacy New York Network — Member of a statewide literacy network advocating for adult education and literacy.
- Organizations serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) Partner — Partners with IDD-serving organizations for book pickup logistics, relying on their support to sustain operations.
- Sherry McGrath Partner — Program Director who manages book recipient signups and special requests.
- Sierra Leone Partner — Current partner receiving books for under-resourced schools facing high demand for children's books in English.
- Somaliland Partner — Current partner receiving books for under-resourced schools facing high demand for children's books in English.
- Target Partner — Provides financial support through the Target Foundation and Target Circle, and contributes in-kind support including volunteer sorting, operational reviews, and equipment installation.
- Thriftbooks Partner — Provides in-kind support recognized based on estimated fair market value.
- USPS Partner — Recommends using USPS media mail for book donations sent by mail.
- day habilitation programs Partner — Partners with day habilitation programs for book pickups and deliveries across Long Island and Queens.
- news media Partner — Collaborates with news media to share the organization's story and mission.
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.
- Book Ownership Drives Literacy Developmentmethodology: book_ownershipBy providing children with ownership of books, we increase their likelihood of reading above expected levels because ownership fosters more frequent and sustained reading, positive attitudes toward reading, and greater engagement with texts.
- Client-Choice Model in Book Distributionmethodology: client_choice_modelBy allowing educators and nonprofit staff to freely choose books during monthly fairs, we improve relevance and utilization because autonomy in selection increases alignment with community needs and reading interests.
- Community-Informed Book Selectionmethodology: community_informed_selectionBy collaborating with communities to select high-interest books featuring diverse characters and authors, we increase engagement and literacy outcomes because children are more likely to read and connect with materials that reflect their identities and interests.
- Home Access Overcomes Structural Barriersmethodology: home_library_accessBy placing books directly into homes and classrooms in under-resourced communities, we support literacy development because access to books in the home environment has a stronger impact on reading outcomes than socioeconomic status alone.