Nonprofit · EIN 83-1614702
FREE BOOK BUGGIE
Tax-exempt · EAGAN, MN 55123
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $162,978 | $121,392 | $41,586 | $96,464 | – | $96,464 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $188,409 | $171,000 | $17,409 | $55,228 | – | $55,228 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $153,594
- Program service revenue
- $8,800
- Investment income
- $584
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $6,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,000
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $12,751
- Occupancy
- $1,220
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,028
- Other expenses
- $100,393
- Program services (functional)
- $95,866
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $55,228
- Total assets, end of year
- $96,464
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $96,464
- Cash, savings and investments
- $76,069
- Gross receipts
- $162,978
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie Beck | Executive Director | 60 | $6,000 |
| Sarah Kuenzler | Governance Director | 1 | $0 |
| Nicole Larson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jerry Crittenden | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Levi | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Kuenzler | Governance Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lisa Levi | Director | 7 | $0 |
| Jerry Crittenden | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Nicole Larson | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Debbie Beck | Executive Director | 60 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 759 COUGAR DR, EAGAN, MN 55123-2070
- In care of
- % DEBBIE BECK
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 759 Cougar Drive, Eagan MN 55123
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Deborah L Beck, 759 Cougar Drive, Eagan MN 55123
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Debbie Beck, Executive Director
- Website
- ww.thefreebookbuggie.org
Mission
Our mission is to provide books to children sparking a love for reading that empowers them to explore a world of opportunities. Throughout the year we collected sorted and distributed thousands of new and gently used books via schools community events and partner organizations. Our team collaborated to organize book drives and literacy programs promoting family reading and ensuring equal access to educational materials. These initiatives align with our goal of promoting literacy and education in the community.
Program accomplishments
- Free Book Distribution-Primary Program The Free Book Buggies provides free books to children and families to promote literacy and a lifelong love of reading. During the year the organization collected sorted and distributed thousands of new and gently used books through community events schools and partner organizations across Minnesota. Approximately 5,000 children and 2,000 families benefited from access to age-appropriate books that encourage at-home reading and support equitable educational opportunities.Expenses $89,300
- Event Outreach - The Free Book Buggie participates in local community events and literacy fairs using its signature book buggies to reach children and families in high-traffic areas. Event participation fees help offset the cost of transportation and materials. Through these events approximately 3,000 children and families received free books and reading materials while volunteers and staff provided information on literacy resources and family reading habits.Expenses $5,564
- Book Delivery to Partner Sites - The Free Book Buggie delivers bulk book donations to schools libraries shelters and community centers to extend its reach throughout Minnesota. Delivery fees cover transportation and coordination costs. In the past year we delivered over 10,000 books to more than 40 partner sites benefiting an estimated 4,000 children and families with consistent access to free reading materials.Expenses $1,002
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-1614702
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $96,464
- Income (IRS master file)
- $162,978
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $162,978 | $121,392 | $96,464 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $188,409 | $171,000 | $55,228 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Deborah L Beck | June 30, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Deborah Beck | June 30, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 83-1614702).
Questions about FREE BOOK BUGGIE
- What is the EIN of FREE BOOK BUGGIE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FREE BOOK BUGGIE is 83-1614702.
- Is FREE BOOK BUGGIE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to FREE BOOK BUGGIE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FREE BOOK BUGGIE 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 FREE BOOK BUGGIE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FREE BOOK BUGGIE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FREE BOOK BUGGIE?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Deborah L Beck.
- Who are the officers and directors of FREE BOOK BUGGIE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $6,000 (Debbie Beck, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does FREE BOOK BUGGIE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $162,978, expenses of $121,392 and total assets of $96,464 at year end.
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