named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Blazin’ for Books Fundraiser
Annual fundraising event featuring auctions, raffles, and sponsorships to support the book distribution program
Celebrate Readers Events
Family-friendly community events held three times a year with free books, activities, and library card registration for young children
Monthly Book Mailing
Delivers one free, personalized, age-appropriate book per month to registered children from birth to age five
activities · 2 clusters
what they do
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Community Book Clubs & Literary Engagement 4 activities
- Family Literacy EventsHosts family-friendly events three times per year, including "Love of Reading" gatherings at local libraries, featuring free books, book bags, toys, and entertainment such as popcorn, shave ice, balloon artists, and face-painting to promote early literacy.
- Family Literacy EventsHosts family-friendly events three times per year at local libraries and community locations, offering free books, book bags, toys, food, and entertainment such as face-painting and balloon artists to promote a love of reading.
- Family Literacy EventsHosts family-friendly events three times a year, including "Love of Reading" gatherings at local libraries, featuring free books, book bags, toys, and entertainment such as popcorn, shave ice, balloon artists, and face-painting to promote early literacy.
- Family Literacy EventsHosts family-friendly events three times per year, including "Love of Reading" gatherings at local libraries, featuring free books, book bags, toys, popcorn, shave ice, balloon artists, face-painting, and other entertainment to promote early literacy and engagement.
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Children's Book Distribution & Reading Spaces 4 activities
- Monthly Book Distribution to Children Birth to FiveDistributes one free, personalized, age-appropriate book per month to each enrolled child from birth until their fifth birthday, delivered directly to their home. This service is provided to registered children in the Verde Valley region.
- Monthly Book Distribution to Children Birth to FiveDelivers one free, personalized, age-appropriate book per month directly to the homes of registered children from birth until their 5th birthday to support early literacy development.
- Monthly Book Distribution to Children Birth to FiveDistributes one free, personalized, age-appropriate book per month to each enrolled child from birth until their 5th birthday, delivered directly to their home. This service is provided to registered children in the Verde Valley region.
- Monthly Book Distribution to Children Birth to FiveDistributes one free, personalized, age-appropriate book per month to enrolled children from birth until their 5th birthday, delivered directly to their homes. This service is provided to registered children in the Verde Valley region.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$119K
Contributions & grants$116K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$70K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$7K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$324K
Cash$107K
Investments$0
Liabilities$104K
Net assets$220K
Liquid reserves18.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -9.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 6
- JEAN BARTON — Chairman
- LETICIA ANCIRA — DIRECTOR
- LINDA ALLEN — VICE CHAIRMAN
- LYNETTE PROUTY — Secretary
- MEGAN ECKEL — Director
- VIVIANE KRAUS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
who they work with
- Blazin' M Ranch Partner — Hosted the Blazin’ for Books fundraiser and celebration event.
- Blue Ribbon Book Selection Committee Partner — Utilizes a committee of early childhood literacy experts to curate book selections.
- Camp Verde Community Library Partner — Registers children for their first library cards at events.
- Clarkdale-Jerome School Partner — Partners with the school; Jeanne was a substitute teacher there for 14 years and Kari worked at the school.
- Cottonwood Public Library Partner — Registers children for their first library cards at events.
- Dolly Parton Partner — Founded the Imagination Library program.
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Network — Verde Valley Imagination Library is part of the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library network, delivering books using the national program's model.
- Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Partner — Operates as part of the larger Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program.
- Rotary Club of Sedona Partner — Collaborates with the Rotary Club of Sedona; Ken has volunteered with the local Imagination Library since it began in 2012 through the club.
- Rotary Club of the Verde Valley Partner — Board member Cathryn volunteers with the Rotary Club of the Verde Valley; Lynette is an active member and past leader of the Rotary Club of the Verde Valley.
- Sedona Oak-Creek Unified School District Partner — Partners with schools in the district; Viviane serves as a liaison with West Sedona School and previously worked in the district, and Genna supports dual-enrolled students in local schools.
- Sedona Public Library Partner — Hosts "Love of Reading" events at the library; Viviane is the Youth Services librarian there.
- Sedona Public Library Partner — Registers children for their first library cards at events.
- Yavapai College Partner — Collaborates on dual-enrollment education programs; Genna is the Verde Valley educator for high school students dual-enrolled through Yavapai College.