The Children's Book Bank
To increase the chances for children to succeed as future readers, learners, and citizens by filling their homes with quality books
The Children's Book Bank at a glance
In short: The Children's Book Bank gave $100K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $100K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $100,000
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $100,000
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Children's Book Bank funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Smart Reading ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2022) to $284K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Reading Portland, OR | Operating Support | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $944,086 | $1,054,086 | $100,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $670,486 | $753,528 | $813,524 | $283,571 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Children's Book Bank
Based on IRS filings
The Children's Book Bank is a public charity focused on Education, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Children's Book Bank is led by Danielle Swope, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 9 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Danielle Swope
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$59K (2020) → $11K (2022)
James Phelps
Interim Executive Director
New on the 2022 filing
40 hrs/week
$47K (2022)
Beth Daniels
Chair
Co-Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Salazar
Director
Liaison to Ambassador Board → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Rusch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Vinikour
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeni Geiger-Douglas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Eiseman
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Jumago-Simpson
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Allyson Yoshiwara (2020) — Co-Chair
- Former: Melody Martinez (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $47K, to James Phelps (Interim Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Children's Book Bank
How much does The Children's Book Bank give each year?
The Children's Book Bank gave $100K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
What is The Children's Book Bank?
The Children's Book Bank is a public charity focused on Education, based in Portland, OR.
Where does The Children's Book Bank operate?
The Children's Book Bank has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is The Children's Book Bank's EIN?
The Children's Book Bank's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1600475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 20, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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