Books for Kids
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$117K
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
19
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Books for Kids?
Books for Kids is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by The Louie R and Gertrude ($40K), KBR Foundation Inc ($33K), The Mesdag Family Foundation ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $117K in grants to Books for Kids between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Louie R and Gertrude | $40,472 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| KBR Foundation Inc | $32,500 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Mesdag Family Foundation | $25,000 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| The William and Elaine Kaplan Family | $11,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Asha & Lal Sani Family Foundation Inc | $6,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Lazard Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| John Nesbit Rees & Sarah Henne Rees Charitable Fou | $350 | 1 | 2021 |
| Jacob and Anita Penzer Foundation | $257 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $40K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $14K.
What grants has Books for Kids received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Louie R and Gertrude | GENERAL | $9,186 |
| 2025 | The Mesdag Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Louie R and Gertrude | GENREAL | $10,000 |
| 2024 | KBR Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $7,500 |
| 2023 | The Louie R and Gertrude | GENREAL | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The William and Elaine Kaplan Family | OPERATING SUPPORT | $11,000 |
| 2023 | KBR Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $7,500 |
| 2023 | The Mesdag Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Lazard Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2022 | KBR Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $7,500 |
| 2022 | The Mesdag Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Jacob and Anita Penzer Foundation | GENERAL | $36 |
| 2021 | The Mesdag Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | KBR Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Asha & Lal Sani Family Foundation Inc | EDUCATIONAL | $6,000 |
| 2021 | John Nesbit Rees & Sarah Henne Rees Charitable Fou | BOOKS FOR KIDS | $350 |
| 2021 | Jacob and Anita Penzer Foundation | GENERAL | $36 |
| 2020 | The Louie R and Gertrude | GENERALGENERAL | $6,286 |
| 2020 | Jacob and Anita Penzer Foundation | GENERAL | $185 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Books for Kids?
Books for Kids is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by The Louie R and Gertrude ($40K), KBR Foundation Inc ($33K), The Mesdag Family Foundation ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $117K in grants to Books for Kids between 2020–2025.
Who is Books for Kids's largest funder?
The Louie R and Gertrude is the largest recorded funder of Books for Kids, with $40K across 4 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Books for Kids received?
IRS 990 filings record $117K in grants to Books for Kids across 19 grants from 8 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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