Bess the Book Bus Inc.
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Bess the Book Bus Inc.

 
501(c)(3) organization
Donations are tax-deductible
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2316 E 3RD AVE
Tampa FL 33605-5408

Tampa FL | IRS ruling year: 2005 | EIN: 51-0518142  
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Organization Mission
Bess the Book Bus is a mobile literacy outreach dedicated to narrowing the academic acheivement gap. We instill a love of reading in asset limited communities by sup ...
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Rating Information

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Great

This charity's score is 96%, 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: 93% Accountability & Finance, 7% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

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Rating Report

Accountability & Finance
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96

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.
 

Key Accountability Metrics

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Majority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members
8 out of 8 points  plus
Independent Board Size - 4 independent members
7 out of 7 points  plus
Financial Statements - Review or Compilation
15 out of 15 points  plus
Material Diversion of Assets - None
10 out of 10 points  plus

Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed
2 out of 2 points  plus
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed
4 out of 4 points  plus
Whistleblower Policy - Listed
4 out of 4 points  plus
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed
4 out of 4 points  plus
Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes
2 out of 2 points  plus

Website Disclosures

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Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Missing
0 out of 4 points  plus

Financial Metrics

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Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 12.74%
15 out of 15 points  plus
Program Expense: Ratio - 93.11%
25 out of 25 points  plus

Additional Information

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