Books for Keeps
ATHENS, GA · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Books for Keeps has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
BOOKS FOR KEEPS INC WORKS TO IMPROVE CHILDREN'S READING ACHIEVEMENT BY ADDRESSING BARRIERS RELATED TO THE ACCESSIBILITY AND APPEAL OF READING MATERIAL. THE ORGANIZATION GIVES BOOKS TO CHILDREN WHOSE READING OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL MIGHT BE OTHERWISE LIMITED DUE TO INCOME, GEORGRAPHY, OR OTHER FACTORS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Books for Keeps
$1.2M in foundation grants on record from 35 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Athens Area Community Foundation | $563K | 4 |
| Network for Good | $148K | 3 |
| Luluma Charitable Trust Xxxxx8009 | $85K | 4 |
| Riverview Foundation | $67K | 2 |
| Georgia Power Foundation | $67K | 4 |
| Thomas M and Irene Kirbo Charitable Foundation | $50K | 4 |
| Joy in Blue Foundation | $40K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $34K | 1 |
| Alice and Noah N Langdale Jr Foundation | $28K | 3 |
| Jackson Emc Foundation Inc Attn Amy Rouse | $25K | 2 |
Leadership
RUTHI HORTSCH — Executive Director (Principal officer)
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