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Nonprofit · EIN 93-3325123

BOOK BUS INC

Tax-exempt · DECATUR, TX 76234

Financials

$56K$67K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BOOK BUS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$55,816$66,925-$11,109$80,438$0$80,438
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$48,931
Membership dues
$3,877
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$3,008
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Occupancy
$9,069
Other expenses
$57,856
Program services (functional)
$931

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$91,547
Total assets, end of year
$80,438
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$80,438
Cash, savings and investments
$29,180
Gross receipts
$55,816

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lia CartaDirector, President15$0
Cody CartaTreasurer10$0
Angela DeardsSecretary1$0
Kyanne WoodruffOfficer1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
997 HLAVEK RD, DECATUR, TX 76234-8029
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
997 Hlavek Rd, Decatur TX 76234
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Lia Carta, 997 Hlavek Rd, Decatur TX 76234
Signed the 990-EZ
Lia Carta, Director
Phone
(707) 330-3751

Mission

To promote literacy and educational access by providing books, reading programs, and mobile library services to children and families in the community.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Book Bus operates as a nonprofit mobile library serving children and families in a rural community by providing access to books, literacy resources, and educational programming. During 2025, the organization distributed books, hosted literacy-centered events, partnered with homeschool groups and community organizations, expanded library offerings, and promoted educational enrichment through mobile outreach services. The organization worked to foster a lifelong love of reading while increasing equitable access to literature and educational opportunities.
    Expenses $931

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

File the 2026 990-EZ for BOOK BUS INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
93-3325123
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B70)
Assets (IRS master file)
$80,438
Income (IRS master file)
$55,816

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$55,816$66,925$80,438IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Lia Carta
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 93-3325123).

Questions about BOOK BUS INC

What is the EIN of BOOK BUS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BOOK BUS INC is 93-3325123.
Is BOOK BUS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to BOOK BUS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BOOK BUS INC 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 BOOK BUS INC 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 BOOK BUS INC 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 BOOK BUS INC?
The 990-N for 2024 names Lia Carta.
Who are the officers and directors of BOOK BUS INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BOOK BUS INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $55,816, expenses of $66,925 and total assets of $80,438 at year end.

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