Book Em BOOK'EM CREATES A MORE LITERATE NASHVILLE AND IGNITES CHILDREN'S PASSION FOR READING THROUGH BOOK OWNERSHIP AND ENTHUSIASTIC VOLUNTEERS. SEE SCHEDULE O. BOOK'EM ENVISIONS A FUTURE IN NASHVILLE WHERE ALL CHILDREN OWN BOOKS AND KNOW FIRST-HAND THE JOY AND VALUE OF READING.OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY IS SERVING NASHVILLE'S ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN DURING THEIR PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YEARS. WE BELIEVE THAT DEVELOPING STRONG LITERACY SKILLS FROM AN EARLY AGE IS ESSENTIAL FOR ACADEMIC AND LIFELONG SUCCESS. BOOK'EM PROVIDES VITAL LITERACY SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF BOOKS AND READING ROLE MODELS, SO THAT NASHVILLE'S UNDER-SERVED CHILDREN CAN BUILD THEIR LITERACY SKILLS.-A SINGLE BOOK FOR A CHILD MAKES A DIFFERENCE.-OUR BOARD AND STAFF ARE ACTIVELY COMMITTED TO OUR MISSION.-DONORS OF BOOKS, TIME AND MONEY ARE ESSENTIAL TO OUR MISSION.-EFFICIENCY WILL BEST MEET OUR MISSION.-WORKING WITH OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY MAKES US BETTER.
Book Em has received 84 grants from 40 known foundation funders. Revenue decreased from $917,945 in 2023 to $729,485 in 2024. Most recent reported revenue: $729,485.
Annual Revenue
$729,485
Known Funders
40
Grants Received
84
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $729,485 | $844,143 | $595,087 |
| 2023 | $917,945 | $870,803 | $686,231 |
| 2022 | $970,966 | $937,234 | $627,444 |
| 2021 | $1,103,877 | $863,894 | $633,279 |
| 2020 | $1,045,053 | $882,413 | $393,609 |
| 2019 | $642,054 | $601,906 | $235,234 |
| 2018 | $625,402 | $633,886 | $190,958 |
| 2017 | $545,179 | $555,394 | $179,879 |
Top Funders
NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK, NY
NASHVILLE, TN
NASHVILLE, TN
NASHVILLE, TN
NASHVILLE, TN
NASHVILLE, TN
NASHVILLE, TN
NASHVILLE, TN
BOULDER, CO
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Key Personnel
From 2024 IRS 990 filing
Melissa Spradlin
Executive Dir.
Michael Sheridan
Past President
Jennifer Chalos
President
Robert Martin
Board Member
Katlin Pendleton
Treasurer
Scott Craddock
Past President
Carolyn Morris
Board Member
Elizabeth Atack
Vice President
Lindsay Bryant
Board Member
Charles Hannon Jr
Board Member
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