Nonprofit · EIN 85-4377724
BOOTS TO BOOKS
Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $59,093 | $116,180 | -$57,087 | $26,685 | – | $26,685 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $41,294 | $101,731 | -$60,437 | $34,072 | – | $34,072 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $55,731 | $53,698 | $2,033 | $29,009 | – | $29,009 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $56,358
- Investment income
- $1
- Other revenue
- $2,734
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,150
- Printing, publications and postage
- $251
- Other expenses
- $112,779
- Program services (functional)
- $101,286
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $34,072
- Total assets, end of year
- $26,685
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $26,685
- Cash, savings and investments
- $26,685
- Gross receipts
- $59,093
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Cline | CEO | 20 | $0 |
| Aubrey Sine | CFO | 5 | $0 |
| William McNicholas | Board Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Chimeria Gonzalez | Dir. Prog/Sec. | 5 | $0 |
| Patrick Gillespie | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Ittai Shaked | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Cline | CEO | 20 | $0 |
| Aubrey Sine | CFO | 5 | $0 |
| William McNicholas | Board Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Thomas Gill | COO/Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Patrick Gillespie | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Ittai Shaked | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Gill | COO | 10 | $12,000 |
| Peter Cline | CEO | 20 | $0 |
| Aubrey Sine | CFO | 5 | $0 |
| Luke Owens | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 584 CASTRO STREET 2369, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114-2512
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 350 Camino Margarita, Nicasio CA 94946
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Peter Cline, 350 Camino Margarita, Nicasio CA 94946
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Peter Cline, Director
- Phone
- (415) 500-1756
- Website
- www.boots2books.com
- Return prepared by
- HARMON BURSTYN CPA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-4377724 or by the name BOOTS TO BOOKS.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Boots to Books provides education and employment assistance to veterans and their families through live events, job-seeker skills training, technical upskilling, resource scholarships, and employment opportunities.
Program accomplishments
- Scholarships:Description:Boots to Books provides scholarships to veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, military spouses, and transitioning service members to attain professional certifications and licensure in their desired field, ranging from CompTIA for cybersecurity to a CFA study program and more; as well as pay for higher education expenses exceeding their available benefits such as textbooks and laptops. In-Kind Revenue (Google Providing Certifications): $49,700 Number of Students Provided Scholarships: 217Expenses $78,918
- Live Events: Description: Boots to Books hosts periodic virtual and in-person events across the United States, primarily on military bases upon invitation from transition centers or virtually. These events are centered on career discovery, resume writing, and interview preparation and intend to bring up-to-date industry best practices and resources to the transitioning community. The organization prioritizes supporting these events to get our resources into servicemembers hands early, while they have a steady paycheck to plan with. Events often include scholarship opportunities and have included small group technical training in fields such as information technology by instructors provided by Boots to Books. Events Held: 21Large Virtual Events: 9 Number of Event Attendees (not including on-base events below): 2,5819.6/10 Average Response to How Likely Would You be to Recommend This Event to a Friend Thats a Job-Seeker? Small Group or Cohort-Based Events: 4 Two cohorts (one pilot - 3 participants, one larger cohort - 13 participants). Cohorts attended monthly events with recruiters and industry professionals, received resume reviews, did live training, and got a scholarship for an industry-recognized certification. Events Providing Resources on Military Bases: 9 Estimated Attendees: 630 Expanded partnership with US Army Reserve and transition centers across the country, from California to Florida, to provide more in-person career services on base than any year prior.Expenses $21,180
- Online Video Course (Resume Writing, Interviewing, VA Benefits, Entrepreneurship) Description: Boots to Books developed a transition masterclass, a 24+ hour video course devoted to breaking down all the toughest issues the team sees transitioning service members face with their career search, education, entrepreneurship, using their earned benefits, making a financial plan, and caring for their mental health. The course is constantly updated with bite-sized, 5-10 minute videos taught by relevant experts, from Fortune 500 recruiters to retired Generals to benefits counselors. Additionally, the course is hosted in a collaborative online community. Number of Active Students: 2,427Expenses $1,188
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-4377724
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $26,685
- Income (IRS master file)
- $59,093
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $59,093 | $116,180 | $26,685 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $41,294 | $101,731 | $34,072 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $55,731 | $53,698 | $29,009 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Peter Cline | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 85-4377724).
Questions about BOOTS TO BOOKS
- What is the EIN of BOOTS TO BOOKS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BOOTS TO BOOKS is 85-4377724.
- Is BOOTS TO BOOKS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to BOOTS TO BOOKS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BOOTS TO BOOKS 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 BOOTS TO BOOKS 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 BOOTS TO BOOKS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BOOTS TO BOOKS?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Peter Cline.
- Who are the officers and directors of BOOTS TO BOOKS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BOOTS TO BOOKS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $59,093, expenses of $116,180 and total assets of $26,685 at year end.
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