Nonprofit · EIN 92-1627091
BETTER WITH BOOKS
Tax-exempt · RICHMOND, KY 40475
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $13,067 | $31,745 | -$18,678 | $2,224 | – | $2,224 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $52,225 | $31,323 | $20,902 | $20,902 | – | $20,902 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,067
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $29,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $2,245
- Program services (functional)
- $31,744
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $20,902
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,224
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,224
- Cash, savings and investments
- $2,224
- Gross receipts
- $13,067
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHITNEY HAMILTON | Executive Dir. | 4 | $0 |
| EMILY SCHNEIDER | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| RHONDA ORTTENBURGER | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY BRUMLEY | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| SEAN HAMILTON | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN PRESNELL | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHITNEY HAMILTON | Executive Dir. | 4 | $0 |
| EMILY SCHNEIDER | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| RHONDA ORTTENBURGER | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY BRUMLEY | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| SEAN HAMILTON | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN PRESNELL | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 200 BURNAM CT, RICHMOND, KY 40475-1314
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 200 Burnam Court, Richmond KY 40475
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Whitney Hamilton, 200 Burnam Court, Richmond KY 40475
- Signed the 990-EZ
- WHITNEY HAMILTON, Executive Director
- Phone
- (859) 314-8199
- Website
- bwb-ky.org
- Return prepared by
- MCCORD WEIR & ASSOCIATES ACCOUNTING
Mission
DESIGNED TO GET BOOKS IN THE HOMES OF EVERY CHILD IN MADISON COUNTY AND PROMOTE SHARED BOOK-READING EARLY IN EVERY CHILD'S LIFE. BETTER WITH BOOKS IS THE LOCAL AFFILITATE FOR DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY OF MADISON COUNTY. WITH THE SUPPORT OF LOCAL INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNTITY SPONSORS, BETTER WITH BOOKS PARTNERS WITH THE DOLLYWOOD FOUNDATION TO MAIL FREE MONTHLY BOOKS TO CHILDREN AGES 0 TO 5 IN MADISON COUNTY.
Program accomplishments
- The organization had 28,636 books mailed out in 2024 on behalf of the Imagination Library of Madison County. Registration table at the Children's Champions Kids'Mall event in March 2024 and he Richmond Parks Back-to-School bash at irvine McDowell Park in August 2024. At both of these events we gave away gently used books and some new books as well as Dollys Parton's Imagination Library swag like pens and backpack pins. We held first annual Summer Reading Kick Off event in June 2024 at Armory Park in Richmond. This was a free to the community event in partnership with local teen author and then Miss Teen Green River's Love Through Literacy mission. This also spread awareness about Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Madison County and recognize Better With Books partnersip with Baptist Health Richmond to bring the library to Madison County. This event included a dinneer before and EKU Men's Basketb all game at Baptist Health Arena and recognition during a timeout. The event was also an opportunity to raise funds.In September 2024 we participated in Berea's Parks and Rec Fall into Reading event by setting up our Imagination Library of Madison County registration table and giving away free gently used and new books to children. Several registration events were held at the Children's Champions Kids' Mall event and Richmond Parks & Rec Back-to-School Bash at Irvine-McDowell Park to get books into the hands of kids.Expenses $31,744
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N 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
- 92-1627091
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Whitney Hamilton | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $13,067 | $31,745 | $2,224 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $52,225 | $31,323 | $20,902 | XML |
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 92-1627091).
Questions about BETTER WITH BOOKS
- What is the EIN of BETTER WITH BOOKS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BETTER WITH BOOKS is 92-1627091.
- Is BETTER WITH BOOKS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to BETTER WITH BOOKS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BETTER WITH BOOKS file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of BETTER WITH 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 BETTER WITH BOOKS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BETTER WITH BOOKS?
- The 990-N for 2025 names Whitney Hamilton.
- Who are the officers and directors of BETTER WITH BOOKS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BETTER WITH BOOKS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $13,067, expenses of $31,745 and total assets of $2,224 at year end.
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