International Book Project Inc
International Book Project develops lasting partnerships with educators in underserved communities to provide books, promote literacy, and advance opportunity.
International Book Project Inc at a glance
In short: International Book Project Inc gave $113K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $14K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $113,425
- -16.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,178
- -26.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,421
- Total assets
- $1,083,450
- -6.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who International Book Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mason County Extension Office ($9K). Together the top 4 received $29K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($84,431), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 46 (91%).
How International Book Project Inc gives
- Giving fell 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2020) to $241K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $84,431 |
| Mason County Extension Office | Contribution of Books | $9,118 |
| Sterling Health | Contribution of Books | $7,724 |
| Comstock High School | Contribution of Books | $7,008 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Contribution of Books | $5,144 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,083,450 | $916,825 | $1,024,125 | $113,425 | 8 | $17,291 |
| 2024 | $1,160,163 | $1,508,116 | $1,409,895 | $135,783 | 7 | $23,571 |
| 2023 | $1,009,251 | $3,314,362 | $3,369,488 | $180,178 | 7 | $8,969 |
| 2022 | $1,015,924 | $2,389,161 | $2,385,231 | $240,658 | 10 | $3,255 |
| 2021 | $1,136,149 | $3,293,636 | $3,342,923 | $200,044 | 14 | $2,096 |
| 2020 | $1,196,092 | $3,384,240 | $3,407,421 | $83,041 | 29 | $4,513 |
| 2019 | $1,278,203 | $3,692,955 | $3,731,241 | $159,494 | 57 | $12,715 |
About International Book Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
International Book Project Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Lexington, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $113K. Net investment income was $17K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Book Project Inc is led by Rachel Ray, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rachel Ray
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$72K (2025)
Alice Bowen
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Sprague
At-Large
Board Member → At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Legris
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Will Glasscock
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Cobb
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Parker
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Douglas
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kendall Anderson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorna Patches
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wade Littrell
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Morgan
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Perry
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John E. Salsman III
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lasahwn Barber
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Langer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Melvin
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Lisa Fryman (2019–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Alex Gardner (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Dabney Parker (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gregory Hall (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Susannah Stitzer (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Daniel Fulton (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kelly Broadbent (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Olive (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Laren (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Angene Wilson (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ashley Lewis (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Austin Tucker (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Brie Allen (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Erika Harney (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lindsay Wright (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Ollie Rashid (2019–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $72K, to Rachel Ray (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about International Book Project Inc
How much does International Book Project Inc give each year?
International Book Project Inc gave $113K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $136K across 7 grants.
What is International Book Project Inc's typical grant size?
International Book Project Inc's median grant in 2025 was $8,421, and its average grant was $14,178, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Does International Book Project Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on International Book Project Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution of Books" (8 grants).
Who are International Book Project Inc's largest grantees?
International Book Project Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Mason County Extension Office ($9,118), Sterling Health ($7,724) and Comstock High School ($7,008), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($84,431), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is International Book Project Inc?
International Book Project Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $917K.
What is International Book Project Inc?
International Book Project Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Lexington, KY. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is International Book Project Inc's EIN?
International Book Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6039627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 2, 2026)
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