Behind the Book
NEW YORK, NY · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Behind the Book has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO DEVELOP ENGAGED READERS AND WRITERS IN UNDERSERVED NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY DESIGNING AND DELIVERING PROGRAMS THAT ARE MULTI-DISCIPLINARY, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, AND PROMOTE DEEPER CONNECTIONS TO BOOKS AND THEIR AUTHORS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Behind the Book
$1.6M in foundation grants on record from 45 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Guru Krupa Foundation Inc Attn Mukund Padmanabahan | $172K | 4 |
| Lawrence Foundation C/O Hertz Herson Cpa Llp | $150K | 3 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $129K | 5 |
| Phyllis Backer Foundation | $122K | 4 |
| Korein Foundation 1835-00-44 | $105K | 3 |
| Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation | $70K | 3 |
| New York Community Trust | $63K | 2 |
| West Harlem Development | $63K | 4 |
| Pine Tree Foundation of New York | $60K | 2 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $56K | 4 |
Leadership
ANMARIE PAUL — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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