From public IRS filings
MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS
TUCSON, AZ · Education
Mission
The mission of Make Way for Books is to give all children the chance to read and succeed.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$3.7M
Total expenses
$3.5M
Total assets
$3.3M
Program expense ratio
7831%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS
$2.4M in foundation grants on record from 31 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Valley of the Sun United Way | $2M | 3 |
| Helios Education Foundation | $1.5M | 1 |
| United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona | $605K | 4 |
| Ellis Center for Educational Excellence C/O Arizona Community Foundation | $345K | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $100K | 1 |
| Community Foundation for Southern Arizona | $88K | 4 |
| Social Venture Partners Tucson C/O Community Fdn for Southern Az | $75K | 3 |
| Thunderbirds Charities | $50K | 1 |
| Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest | $46K | 3 |
| Tucson Festival of Books | $45K | 2 |
Leadership
ANNE MCLAIN — President (Principal officer)
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