Books Are Gems
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$212K
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
20
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Books Are Gems?
Books Are Gems is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by El Paso Community Foundation ($78K), Paso del Norte Community Foundation ($39K), Michael M Peacock Foundation ($22K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $212K in grants to Books Are Gems between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Community Foundation | $78,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Paso del Norte Community Foundation | $38,815 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Michael M Peacock Foundation | $22,030 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| The Hunt Family Foundation | $19,000 | 3 | 2023–2024 |
| Dollar General Literacy Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| OReilly Automotive Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Alternative House Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Moody Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc | $7,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation | $7,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Books Are Gems received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | FAMILY LITERACY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | El Paso Community Foundation | Free Books for Children & Families | $28,500 |
| 2024 | OReilly Automotive Foundation Inc | Breaking Barriers with Books | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Alternative House Inc | Providing free booksto children toincrease literacy | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Hunt Family Foundation | FINAL PMT. ON $15K COMMITMENT | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation | SUPPORT OF REHABILITATION AND WELFARE SERVICES. | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Paso del Norte Community Foundation | El Paso Giving Day Grant | $6,732 |
| 2024 | The Hunt Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Michael M Peacock Foundation | PROMOTE LITERACY | $2,530 |
| 2023 | El Paso Community Foundation | Free Books for Children & Families | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Paso del Norte Community Foundation | El Paso Giving Day Grant | $8,963 |
| 2023 | The Hunt Family Foundation | BRINGING BOOKS TO BORDER COMMUNITIES PROGRAM | $7,500 |
| 2022 | El Paso Community Foundation | Literacy programs and free books | $28,000 |
| 2022 | Michael M Peacock Foundation | LITERACY | $14,500 |
| 2022 | Paso del Norte Community Foundation | El Paso Giving Day Grant | $7,138 |
| 2021 | Paso del Norte Community Foundation | El Paso Giving Day Grant | $15,982 |
| 2021 | El Paso Community Foundation | Literacy programs and free books | $11,500 |
| 2021 | The Moody Foundation | Increasing Literacy via Free New Books for Children & Teachers | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc | Read, Plant & Grow | $7,500 |
| 2021 | Michael M Peacock Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Books Are Gems?
Books Are Gems is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by El Paso Community Foundation ($78K), Paso del Norte Community Foundation ($39K), Michael M Peacock Foundation ($22K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $212K in grants to Books Are Gems between 2021–2025.
Who is Books Are Gems's largest funder?
El Paso Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Books Are Gems, with $78K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Books Are Gems received?
IRS 990 filings record $212K in grants to Books Are Gems across 20 grants from 10 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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