POWER BOOK BAGS PoWeR! stands for Play, Write, ReadWe are a 501(c)(3) that promotes language, literacy, and human interactions. Through our programs, we provide under-resourced children and their families with research-proven tools to support playing, writing, and reading.Since 2016, we have distributed over 740,000 books AND over 118,000 PoWeR! Literacy Tool Bags to children in Northern Lower Michigan. Each book and PoWeR! Bag invites children to play, write, and read, empowering them to develop knowledge, skills, dispositions, and attitudes to positively impact their current and future selves. This sets them up for lifelong success! Will you join us today to help change little lives for the better? Watch this short video, explore our site, and follow us on social media to learn more! Looking for Games?Click the pawn below to learn how to play chess and explore other games!
POWER BOOK BAGS has received 39 grants from 21 known foundation funders. Revenue increased from $375,137 in 2023 to $468,686 in 2024. Most recent reported revenue: $468,686.
Annual Revenue
$468,686
Known Funders
21
Grants Received
39
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $468,686 | $442,689 | $328,754 |
| 2023 | $375,137 | $399,854 | $288,981 |
| 2022 | $356,190 | $354,525 | $227,791 |
| 2021 | $353,478 | $210,660 | $207,298 |
Top Funders
JACKSON, MI
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
GAYLORD, MI
Traverse City, MI
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
East Jordan, MI
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
FREMONT, MI
Showing top 10 of 21 funders.
Key Personnel
From 2024 IRS 990 filing
DENISE PALMER
MEMBER
PENNY CAMPO-PIERCE
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
SUE SMITH
MEMBER
AIMEE LEHMANN
FUNDRAISING
LESLIE MCINERNEY
TREASURER
KARLA GERDS
SECRETARY
KARA GREGORY DR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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