Red Bookshelf Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Albany, New York, registered in 2016, with $268,107 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$268K
▼ 3.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$315K
Net assets
-$13K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Red Bookshelf Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Red Bookshelf Inc: 0 mo reserves · -17% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Red Bookshelf Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Red Bookshelf Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $77K (FY2018) to $268K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-17.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8,997
Total liabilities
$22K
Net assets
-$13K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $268,107▼3.3% | $314,890▲7.3% | -$13,189▼139% | $8,997▼73.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $277,307▼0.7% | $293,588▲10.8% | $33,594▼32.6% | $33,594▼32.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $279,298▲38.2% | $264,866▲29.2% | $49,875▲40.7% | $49,875▲40.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $202,126▲43.2% | $205,005▲49.0% | $35,443▼7.5% | $35,443▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $141,161▲39.3% | $137,589▲58.3% | $38,322▲10.3% | $38,322▲10.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $101,353▲32.1% | $86,919▲23.3% | $34,750▲71.0% | $34,750▲71.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $76,701 | $70,488 | $20,316 | $20,316 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
9 grants to Red Bookshelf Inc totaling $127K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $21,300 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Mvp Health Plan Inc | Donation to support printer and multicultural new book | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Mvp Health Plan Inc | Art of storytelling program - supplies and materials, reading is our right program - books | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $5,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $15,100 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2018 | $5,517 |
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Data for Red Bookshelf Inc (EIN 81-1450799) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.