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    Book Trust

    Book Trust

     

    ...Is this your nonprofit?

    ...501(c)(3) organization

    ...Donations are tax-deductible

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

    ...191 University Blvd.
    Suite 527
    Denver CO 80205

    720-458-9889


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

     

    Organization Mission

    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

    Great


    This charity's score is 100%, 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 from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 95% Accountability & Finance, 5% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

    Beacon Weights  
    Historical Ratings  

    Rating Report

    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    Accountability & Finance

     

    Score

    100

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2022

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

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    Key Accountability Metrics

    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
    ...Majority Independent Board Members - 91% independent members10 out of 10 points  
    ...Independent Board Size - 11 independent members10 out of 10 points  
    ...Independent Audit or Financial Review - Yes20 out of 20 points  
    ...Material Diversion of Assets - None20 out of 20 points  

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
    ...Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    ...Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    ...Whistleblower Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    ...Document Retention and Destruction - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    ...Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes5 out of 5 points  
    ...Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    ...Loans to/from Officers - Listed5 out of 5 points  

    Website Disclosures

    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
    ...Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points  

    Financial Metrics

    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
    ...Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 9.32%25 out of 25 points  
    ...Program Expense: Ratio - 83.66%25 out of 25 points  
    ...Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.1325 out of 25 points  
    ...Working Capital: Ratio - 1.16 years25 out of 25 points  

    Additional Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available  
    Salary of Key Persons - No Data Available  
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available  
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available  

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