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    Book Trust

    Book Trust

     

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    ...501(c)(3) organization

    ...Donations are tax-deductible

    ...http://www.booktrust.org/

    ...191 UNIVERSITY BLVD
    Denver CO 80206-4613

    720-458-9889


    Denver CO | IRS ruling year: 2006 | EIN: 20-4124164  

     

    Book Trust's mission is to engage every child in book choice and ownership, cultivating literacy-rich communities. Our vision is that every child, especially children from underserved communities, has access to books and discovers the joy and power of reading. Book Trust acts as an equity game changer, ensuring that access to books and the agency to choose books of interest is provided to those who need it the most.

    Book access is the single biggest barrier to literacy and in low-income areas the ratio of books-to-children is 1 book to 300 kids, compared to an average of 13 books for every child from a middle-income background. Research shows that 75% of children who are not proficient readers by the end of third grade are four times less likely to graduate high school. However, books alone are not enough. Studies confirm a longstanding belief guiding Book Trust's program: ownership and choice matter - and are more motivating to students than access alone.

     


    Rating Information

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    This charity's score is 91%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.


    This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

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     Important note on the timeliness of ratings

    The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Book Trust is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.

    Rating Report

    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
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    Accountability & Finance

     

    Book Trust has earned a 91% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

    This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us. 

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    Accountability and Transparency
    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
      
    ...Not Applicable
    Governance
    Policies
    Transparency

    Financial Metrics
    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
      
    ...Not Applicable
    ...Liabilities to Assets Ratio - 15.70% - 7.5/10 pts
    ...Working Capital Ratio - 0.60 years - 7.5/10 pts
    ...Fundraising Efficiency - $0.14 - 7.5/10 pts
    ...Administrative Expense Ratio - 2.80% - 10/10 pts
    ...Fundraising Expense Ratio - 12.90% - 7.5/10 pts
    ...Program Expense Ratio - 84.20% - 9.77/10 pts
    ...Program Expense Growth - 6.20% - 7.2/10 pts

    Unscored Information

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    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
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