Bookstock
Bookstock is a Southfield, Michigan-based public charity that raises funds through an annual used-book and media sale and donations, then supports nonprofit organizations working on literacy. Its stated reach includes Detroit and communities throughout Michigan.
Bookstock at a glance
In short: Bookstock gave $142K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $141,515
- +25.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,793
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $147,157
- +31.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Bookstock
- How to Apply
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The fund’s guidelines invite organizations to submit a proposal of no more than two pages. Applicants are asked to describe their organization and mission, the proposed project and population served, the request amount, and expected outcomes and measures of success. The application calls for an organizational budget, program budget, a list of other funding sources if applicable, and a W-9. Standard requests are up to $2,500; applicants seeking more are asked to contact the fund.
- Review Cycle
- January 15, 2027.
- Deadline
- January 15, 2027.
- Next open deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Bookstock Fund Grants)
- Contact
Mailing address: 29699 Southfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48076
Phone: (248) 559-5000
Website: https://bookstockmi.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Bookstock
Who Bookstock funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation of Beth Ahm ($24K). Together the top 10 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund describes its focus as Detroit and throughout Michigan. In the 2024 grant list, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 13% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bookstock gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2023) to $142K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation of Beth Ahm West Bloomfield, MI | — | $24,465 |
| DKG Flint, MI | — | $23,541 |
| Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah New York, NY | — | $18,504 |
| Nat Council of Jewish Women Southfield, MI | — | $15,267 |
| Jewish Historical Society West Bloomfield, MI | — | $10,774 |
| City Year Detroit, MI | — | $9,000 |
| Inside Out Detroit, MI | — | $9,000 |
| Oakland County Literacy Pontiac, MI | — | $8,396 |
| Hillel Day School Farmington Hills, MI | — | $5,999 |
| Ort America Michigan Region Bloomfield Twp, MI | — | $5,981 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $147,157 | $298,716 | $263,622 | $141,515 | 12 |
| 2023 | $112,063 | $253,448 | $215,845 | $112,888 | 10 |
| 2022 | $75,388 | $197,170 | $194,502 | — | — |
| 2021 | $72,249 | $4,814 | $28,479 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Bookstock states that its mission is to raise funds for nonprofit organizations that help others with literacy throughout Michigan. The Bookstock Fund says it supports opportunities that promote academic accomplishment, future success, and a lifelong love of learning.
The fund’s stated interests include literacy programs addressing reading, writing, communication skills, or STEAM, as well as access to books at home and at school. Examples it identifies include poetry slams, classroom libraries, book clubs, teacher training, and programs that connect incarcerated parents and children through reading.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Bookstock reported 12 grants totaling $141,515. Grant amounts ranged from $5,034 to $24,465, with a median of $9,000. The largest reported grants included $24,465 to Congregation of Beth Ahm, $23,541 to DKG, $18,504 to Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah, and $15,267 to National Council of Jewish Women.
The fund’s website lists 2025 recipients including ADL, Birdie’s Bookmobile, Brilliant Detroit, Chaldean Community Foundation, City Year, Inside Out, and Remain in Touch, among others.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jodi Goodman as President, Roslyn K. Blanck as Treasurer, Susan R. Schoenberger as Secretary, and Janet Berman as a Board Member.
Bookstock is led by Jodi Goodman, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jodi Goodman
President
Director → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Berman
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roslyn K Blanck
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan R Schoenberger
Secretary
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bookstock
How much does Bookstock give each year?
Bookstock gave $142K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $113K across 10 grants.
What is Bookstock's typical grant size?
Bookstock's median grant in 2024 was $9,000, and its average grant was $11,793, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Bookstock give grants?
Bookstock gives mostly in Michigan: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (3 grants) and West Bloomfield, MI (2 grants).
Who are Bookstock's largest grantees?
Bookstock's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation of Beth Ahm ($24,465), DKG ($23,541) and Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah ($18,504), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bookstock?
Bookstock reported $147K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $299K.
What does Bookstock fund?
Bookstock states that its mission is to raise funds for nonprofit organizations that help others with literacy throughout Michigan. The Bookstock Fund says it supports opportunities that promote academic accomplishment, future success, and a lifelong love of learning. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bookstock?
The fund’s guidelines invite organizations to submit a proposal of no more than two pages. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bookstock's EIN?
Bookstock's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3415790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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