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Nonprofit · EIN 39-3599714

PICTURE BOOK ON PARADE

Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55419

Financials

$69K$37K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PICTURE BOOK ON PARADE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$68,672$36,819$31,853$31,853–$31,853
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$68,250
Other revenue
$422

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$13,259
Other expenses
$23,560
Program services (functional)
$35,768

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$31,853
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$31,853
Cash, savings and investments
$31,853
Gross receipts
$68,672

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sarah WarrenExecutive Dir.10$0
Catherine Nelson-UrdahlTreasurer6$0
Karen Latchana KenneyArtist Liaison0.25$0
Zsame MorganDirector0.25$0
Cristeta BoariniDirector0.25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5709 MORGAN AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55419-1546
Signed the 990-EZ
Catherine Nelson-Urdahl, Treasurer
Phone
(952) 457-4282
Return prepared by
Accounting Resource Group Inc

Mission

Picture Book on Parade promotes love, literacy, and diverse local authors by hosting storytellers and their books in nontraditional places. We reach those who might not be comfortable in or have access to traditional literary settings. By bringing pages to the people, we meet families while they're out living their everyday lives. We platform the work of BIPOC artists and those from under-recognized communities, helping ensure all children see themselves in books and book creators. Our exhibits build cultural pride and identity for readers who rarely see their traditions and languages featured in mainstream media. Others learn about their neighbors and our region in a way that's truthful, honoring, and respectful.Our ultimate goal is to develop new readers; support Minnesota artists; and make sure all children see themselves, their families, and their cultures in books.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • We create our exhibits by reprinting entire picture books (with publisher and artist permission) onto outdoor yard signs or indoor arts-quality panels. Featured artists conduct story times and meet-and-greets. Whenever possible, we purchase copies of their books for signing and giveaway. This supports the careers of BIPOC artists, encourages interaction between artists and families, and sparks children's interest in books and storytelling.We host storytelling exhibits and events at the Midtown Farmers Market, MSP Airport, Mall of America, Children's Minnesota, Rondo Days, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Flint Hills Family Festival, Walk for Wishes, Midwest Black Book Festival, and other venues. Afterward, we give the displays to the artists for use at their own events, expanding the reach of the exhibits. We also pay stipends to all artists involved. These stipends help support artists' income and recognize the value and legitimacy of their work.We survey artists at our events; nearly all say their experience has positively impacted them and their careers. More than 95 percent of respondents to our visitor survey rate our events a positive experience. Picture Book on Parade also has received recognition from Publishers Weekly and MPR Radio.Much of the evidence of our success is anecdotal. We've talked with previously underrecognized artists who say the opportunity to share their work has encouraged them and boosted their careers. We've watched children's faces light up as they've seen books inscribed with their names and signed right in front of them by a real author or illustrator. And we've seen children from a diversity of cultures meet - often for the first time - an artist who looks like they do.
    Expenses $35,768 · grants $68,250

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for PICTURE BOOK ON PARADE

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
39-3599714
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$31,853
Income (IRS master file)
$68,672

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$68,672$36,819$31,853XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 39-3599714).

Questions about PICTURE BOOK ON PARADE

What is the EIN of PICTURE BOOK ON PARADE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PICTURE BOOK ON PARADE is 39-3599714.
Is PICTURE BOOK ON PARADE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to PICTURE BOOK ON PARADE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PICTURE BOOK ON PARADE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of PICTURE BOOK ON PARADE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PICTURE BOOK ON PARADE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of PICTURE BOOK ON PARADE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PICTURE BOOK ON PARADE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $68,672, expenses of $36,819 and total assets of $31,853 at year end.

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