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    Open Books

    Mission

    Open Books transforms lives through reading, writing, and the unlimited power of books. Over the past 13 years, Open Books has grown into an award-winning organization that operates two bookstores located in West Loop and Pilsen. It also provides six literacy programs to birth-12th grade students and rewarding volunteer experiences for 800 adults every year. Each year, Open Books engages over 6,000 youth in its literacy programs that boost students' skills and confidence and help them see themselves as readers and writers. Students who participate in the writing programs also become published authors. Through its book granting programs, Open Books donates over 160,000 books to children and under-resourced Chicago communities.

    Chicago IL | EIN: 20-4830666
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    501(c)(3) organization
    651 West Lake Street,
    Chicago IL 60661
    https://www.open-books.org/
    312-475-1355

    Open Books

    Mission

    Open Books transforms lives through reading, writing, and the unlimited power of books. Over the past 13 years, Open Books has grown into an award-winning organization that operates two bookstores located in West Loop and Pilsen. It also provides six literacy programs to birth-12th grade students and rewarding volunteer experiences for 800 adults every year. Each year, Open Books engages over 6,000 youth in its literacy programs that boost students' skills and confidence and help them see themselves as readers and writers. Students who participate in the writing programs also become published authors. Through its book granting programs, Open Books donates over 160,000 books to children and under-resourced Chicago communities.

    Chicago IL | EIN: 20-4830666
    Is this your nonprofit?
    This charity has not opted into the donation platform. Donations via the Giving Basket will still reach the charity.
    501(c)(3) organization
    651 West Lake Street,
    Chicago IL 60661
    https://www.open-books.org/
    312-475-1355

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    Accountability Panel
    ScoreMetric
    100%
    Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
    100%
    No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
    100%
    Financial Statements:Yes
    100%
    Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
    100%
    No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
    100%
    Records Retention Policy:Yes
    100%
    Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes
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