Nonprofit · EIN 88-3669681
BOOKS IN EVERY BAG
Tax-exempt · HOLLYWOOD, SC 29449
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $125,858 | $122,549 | $3,309 | $11,773 | – | $11,773 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $73,938 | $71,254 | $2,684 | $8,464 | – | $8,464 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $19,568 | $15,033 | $4,535 | $5,780 | – | $5,780 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $103,513
- Program service revenue
- $2,500
- Net income from fundraising events
- $19,845
Expenses
- Benefits paid to members
- $118,664
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $761
- Printing, publications and postage
- $2,971
- Other expenses
- $153
- Program services (functional)
- $120,980
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,464
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,773
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,773
- Cash, savings and investments
- $11,773
- Gross receipts
- $133,990
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen Chepenek | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Clara Heinsohn | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Phylis Martin | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Emily Skinner | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Robie Scott | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Crystal Campbell | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Alex Tumbleston | Associate | 1 | $0 |
| Barnie Howell | CEO | 16 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen Chepenek | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Clara Heinsohn | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Phylis Martin | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Emily Skinner | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Robie Scott | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Crystal Campbell | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Alex Tumbleston | Associate | 10 | $0 |
| William Howell | Associate | 8 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen Chepenek | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Clara Heinsohn | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Phylis Martin | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Emily Skinner | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Robie Scott | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Crystal Campbell | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Alex Tumbleston | Associate | 15 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4925 HIDEAWAY PT, HOLLYWOOD, SC 29449-5876
- In care of
- % BERNICE A HOWELL
- Signed the 990-EZ
- William Howell, CFO
- Website
- booksineverybag.com
Mission
Educational Literacy Improvement in Pre-schoolers to prepare them for kindergarten.
Program accomplishments
- Provide books monthly with instructional reading tips and activity sheets every month to pre-schoolers at no cost to the family and child. This enhances the reading ability grows imagination and confidence. and supports mental awareness and health in the children. 4,275 children enrolled at years end.Expenses $115,920 · grants $45,000
- Books for Babies program in collaboration with the Charleston Library Societies Book Drop program provided books and instructional materials to newborn babies at time of birth in the three hospital birthing centers and pediatric clinics. This provides a first enrollment opportunity but also emphasizes the need to read early and often to children.Expenses $5,060 · grants $1,950
- NA
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
- 88-3669681
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,773
- Income (IRS master file)
- $133,990
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $125,858 | $122,549 | $11,773 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $73,938 | $71,254 | $8,464 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $19,568 | $15,033 | $5,780 | XML |
| 990-PF | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 88-3669681).
Questions about BOOKS IN EVERY BAG
- What is the EIN of BOOKS IN EVERY BAG?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BOOKS IN EVERY BAG is 88-3669681.
- Is BOOKS IN EVERY BAG tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to BOOKS IN EVERY BAG tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BOOKS IN EVERY BAG 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 BOOKS IN EVERY BAG 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 BOOKS IN EVERY BAG 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 BOOKS IN EVERY BAG?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BOOKS IN EVERY BAG have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $125,858, expenses of $122,549 and total assets of $11,773 at year end.
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