Book 'em
NASHVILLE, TN · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Book 'em has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
BOOK'EM CREATES A MORE LITERATE NASHVILLE AND IGNITES CHILDREN'S PASSION FOR READING THROUGH BOOK OWNERSHIP AND ENTHUSIASTIC VOLUNTEERS. SEE SCHEDULE O. BOOK'EM ENVISIONS A FUTURE IN NASHVILLE WHERE ALL CHILDREN OWN BOOKS AND KNOW FIRST-HAND THE JOY AND VALUE OF READING.OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY IS SERVING NASHVILLE'S ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN DURING THEIR PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YEARS. WE BELIEVE THAT DEVELOPING STRONG LITERACY SKILLS FROM AN EARLY AGE IS ESSENTIAL FOR ACADEMIC AND LIFELONG SUCCESS. BOOK'EM PROVIDES VITAL LITERACY SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF BOOKS AND READING ROLE MODELS, SO THAT NASHVILLE'S UNDER-SERVED CHILDREN CAN BUILD THEIR LITERACY SKILLS.-A SINGLE BOOK FOR A CHILD MAKES A DIFFERENCE.-OUR BOARD AND STAFF ARE ACTIVELY COMMITTED TO OUR MISSION.-DONORS OF BOOKS, TIME AND MONEY ARE ESSENTIAL TO OUR MISSION.-EFFICIENCY WILL BEST MEET OUR MISSION.-WORKING WITH OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY MAKES US BETTER.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Book 'em
$946K in foundation grants on record from 40 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Harnisch Family Foundation C/O Peconic Partners | $102K | 4 |
| Dollar General Literacy Foundation | $94K | 4 |
| Junior League of Nashville | $83K | 4 |
| Hca Healthcare Foundation | $80K | 4 |
| Nashville Rotary Service Trust | $70K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $67K | 3 |
| Boedecker Foundation | $47K | 3 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | $39K | 2 |
| Nicholas Martin Jr Family Foundation | $37K | 3 |
| Frist Foundation | $35K | 2 |
Leadership
Melissa Spradlin — Executive Director (Principal officer)
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