From public IRS filings
Books for Africa
SAINT PAUL, MN · International Affairs
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Mission
THE ORGANIZATION COLLECTS BOOKS FROM SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES AND PUBLISHERS AND THEN DONATES THE BOOKS TO AGENCIES IN AFRICA.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$28.6M
Total expenses
$31M
Total assets
$14.8M
Program expense ratio
99%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Books for Africa
$1.9M in foundation grants on record from 46 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $574K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $266K | 4 |
| Stillman Family Foundation | $125K | 4 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $112K | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $104K | 4 |
| Betterworld Trust | $95K | 3 |
| Brother's Brother Foundation | $80K | 1 |
| Give Lively Foundation | $58K | 3 |
| Give Back Foundation | $53K | 4 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn | $48K | 3 |
Leadership
PATRICK PLONSKI — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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