The mission is to sell donated books and other media to the public at low cost and provide the net proceeds to charitable organizations promoting literacy and education to underserved populations. In addition, books are recycled and kept out of landfills and the volunteers enjoy the opportunity to collect, sort and price the donated materials for the benefit of their communities.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$486K
+1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$5K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$5K
About Book Fair
Based on IRS filings
Book Fair is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $486K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $486,222 | $480,161 | $459,329 |
| Revenue | $153,831 | $132,887 | $12,870 |
| Expenses | $152,272 | $110,941 | $61,480 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,299 | $4,087 | $4,086 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include KidSmart Tools for Learning ($5,300).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KidSmart Tools for Learning Maryland Heights, MO | The grant is used to provide school supplies to local school children. | $5,300 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marilyn Brown | Vice-President and Secretary | 10 | — |
| Richard Kordenbrock | Treasurer | 10 | — |
| Elisabeth Merenda | Asst. Treasurer | 10 | — |
| Madeline Black | Board Member | 10 | — |
| Dan Gower | Board Member | 10 | — |
| Andrea Faulstich | Board Member | 10 | — |
| Casey Carver | Board Member | 10 | — |
| Laura Patton | Board Member | 10 | — |
| Anne Roth Fernandez | Board Member | 10 | — |
| Peggy Kornfein | President | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Book Fair?
Book Fair is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO. It holds $486K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Book Fair?
As of 2025, Book Fair holds $486K in total assets with $154K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $5K in 2025.
Where does Book Fair operate?
Book Fair has awarded grants in Missouri.
What size grants does Book Fair award?
In 2025, Book Fair awarded 1 grants totaling $5K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Book Fair's EIN?
Book Fair's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1888560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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