Third World Books Inc
Third World Books Inc is a private foundation, based in Shaker Heights, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500.
Third World Books Inc at a glance
In short: Third World Books Inc gave $500 across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $500), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $500
- -97.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $500
- -92.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Third World Books Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Cleveland Kids Book Bank ($500).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Third World Books Inc gives
- Giving fell 95% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2023) to $19K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Kids Book Bank Cleveland, OH | Purchase ofBooks | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $512 | $565 | $500 | 1 | $500 | — | $2 |
| 2022 | $53 | $9,646 | $19,419 | $19,395 | 3 | $19,395 | $1 | $590 |
| 2021 | $9,826 | $14,101 | $13,854 | $13,000 | 1 | $13,157 | $1 | $595 |
| 2020 | $9,579 | $8,697 | $11,383 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $7 | $722 |
| 2019 | $12,265 | $12,113 | $13,100 | $11,350 | 3 | — | $7 | $535 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Third World Books Inc reported a distributable amount of $2 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Third World Books Inc's 2023 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Anne Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Conrad
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Sherwin
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Watts
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ann Farmer (2019–2022) — President · Filing note: Deceased May 2022
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Third World Books Inc
How much does Third World Books Inc give each year?
Third World Books Inc gave $500 across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $19K across 3 grants.
Where does Third World Books Inc operate?
Third World Books Inc has awarded grants in Illinois, Ohio.
How much is Third World Books Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Third World Books Inc reported a distributable amount of $2 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Third World Books Inc's EIN?
Third World Books Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1885577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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