Open Books
CHICAGO, IL · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2022). Open Books has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
OPEN BOOKS COLLECTS, GRANTS, AND SELLS USED BOOKS, PROVIDES COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND MOBILIZES PASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT LITERACY, IMPROVE READING AND WRITING SKILLS AND SPREAD THE LOVE OF READING AND WRITING IN CHICAGO AND BEYOND.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2022.
Who funds Open Books
$3.3M in foundation grants on record from 49 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fulk Family Foundation | $1.1M | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $392K | 4 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | $377K | 3 |
| Donley Foundation-Ud Dtd 12-8-86 | $212K | 3 |
| Greenleaf Avenue Foundation | $175K | 3 |
| Drw Foundation | $135K | 4 |
| William and Evelyn Fuchs Family Foundation | $100K | 2 |
| Impact Grants Chicago | $100K | 1 |
| Calico Foundation C/O Jonathan Michael | $95K | 2 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $87K | 3 |
Leadership
JENNIFER STEELE — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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