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Nonprofit · EIN 92-1444749

BIRDIES BOOKMOBILE

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DETROIT, MI 48214

Financials

$218K$148K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BIRDIES BOOKMOBILE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$217,520$148,148$69,372$78,292$0$78,292
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$205,820
of which government grants
$5,000
Program service revenue
$11,700
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$70,000
Other salaries and wages
$583
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$71,917
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$35,306
Program services (functional)
$148,148

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,920
Total assets, end of year
$78,292
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$78,292
Net assets without donor restrictions
$78,292
Gross receipts
$217,520
Employees
2
Volunteers
150
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
MI

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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Alyce HartmanPresident and Executive Dir
Officer
40$70,000
Jennifer KinneyTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
Tricia ThompsonSecreatary
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3838 SENECA ST, DETROIT, MI 48214-4513
In care of
% ALYCE HARTMAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
3838 SENECA ST, Detroit MI 482140000
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Hermione Alyce Saunders-Hartman, 3838 SENECA ST, DETROIT, MI 48214
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Hermione Alyce Saunders-Hartman, 3838 SENECA ST, DETROIT MI 48214
Signed the 990
Alyce Hartman, Founder & Executive Director
Phone
(313) 659-8523

Mission

Birdies Bookmobile increases access to high-quality childrens books and helps families and educators build home and classroom libraries through free book fairs community distribution and a book bank.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Birdies Book Fairs: Birdies Bookmobile provides free school-based book fairs where students select and take home new high-quality books to build their home libraries. This is designed to remove financial barriers to book ownership encourage a daily habit of reading and support literacy development beyond the classroom
    Expenses $97,825
  • Birdies Book Nest Detroits Not-So-Ordinary Book Bank serves as a community hub where families caregivers and educators can access free high-quality childrens books to build home and classroom libraries. The space provides a welcoming organized environment where visitors can select books to take home and keep supporting consistent access to reading materials. The Nest also hosts literacy-focused programming including story time tutoring and enrichment activities.
    Expenses $44,015
  • Birdies Bookmobile provides STEM-based educational programming through Birdies STEM Lab offering hands-on learning experiences that support literacy problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Programs are designed to integrate reading and comprehension with STEM exploration. This program extends Birdies mission by connecting access to books with opportunities for applied learning and skill development.
    Expenses $6,308 · revenue $11,700

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
92-1444749
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$78,292
Income (IRS master file)
$217,520

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2025
Posted by the IRS
August 19, 2025
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2025

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$217,520$148,148$78,292XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Hermione Alyce Saunders-Hartman
December 31, 2024≤ $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 92-1444749).

Questions about BIRDIES BOOKMOBILE

What is the EIN of BIRDIES BOOKMOBILE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BIRDIES BOOKMOBILE is 92-1444749.
Is BIRDIES BOOKMOBILE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2025 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2025.
Are donations to BIRDIES BOOKMOBILE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BIRDIES BOOKMOBILE 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 BIRDIES BOOKMOBILE 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 BIRDIES BOOKMOBILE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BIRDIES BOOKMOBILE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Hermione Alyce Saunders-Hartman.
Who are the officers and directors of BIRDIES BOOKMOBILE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,000 (Alyce Hartman, President and Executive Dir).
How much revenue does BIRDIES BOOKMOBILE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $217,520, expenses of $148,148 and total assets of $78,292 at year end.

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