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THE LIBRARY PROJECT INC
Phoenix, AZ · EIN 201347443 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE Q02 · International Affairs · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.library-project.org
revenue
$128K
expenses
$142K
net assets
$67K
employees
—
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

The Library Project donates books and libraries to under-financed schools and orphanages in the developing world. As of December 31, 2020, The Library Project has donated over 2500 libraries to rural elementary schools in China and Vietnam.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Library Project improves children's literacy in underserved rural communities by establishing libraries, providing STEM-focused books in local languages, and delivering teacher training. Since 2006, the organization has expanded from two libraries in China to a global initiative supporting children's reading through Reading Rooms, classroom libraries, literacy bags, and educator programs. It partners with local organizations to ensure programs are culturally relevant and community-driven.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Children's Literacy Bags
Take-home bags filled with books and educational materials distributed to children in underserved areas to promote home-based literacy and parental involvement.
Reading Rooms
Safely designed, welcoming spaces in rural schools and community centers equipped with age-appropriate books and learning materials to foster literacy and a love of reading.
STEM Classroom Libraries
Specialized classroom libraries focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with locally relevant STEM books to engage students and support educators.
Teacher Training
Workshops and resources for teachers and administrators to improve teaching methodologies and create engaging, effective learning experiences.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Children's Book Distribution & Reading Spaces 13 activities
    • Distributing Children's Literacy Bags
      Distributes Children's Literacy Bags, which serve as home libraries for children, having distributed 4,800 such bags.
    • Distributing Children's Literacy Bags
      Distributes Children's Literacy Bags, which serve as home libraries for children, having distributed 4,800 such bags.
    • Distributing Literacy Bags
      Distributes Children's Literacy Bags, serving as home libraries for children, with 4,800 bags distributed.
    • Donating Books
      Donates books, including inclusive books focusing on STEAM education and literature, having donated 2,345,000 books to rural schools, classrooms, and community libraries.
    • Donating Books
      Donates books, including inclusive books focusing on STEAM education and literature, having donated 2,345,000 books to rural schools, classrooms, and community libraries.
    • Establishing Classroom Libraries
      Establishes STEM Classroom Libraries, including 6,711 reading corners, to provide students and teachers with easy access to books within their classrooms.
    • Establishing Reading Rooms
      Establishes and maintains dedicated Reading Rooms, which are safe spaces for children to learn and explore, with 1,485 established to date.
    • Establishing Reading Rooms
      Establishes safe reading rooms in rural elementary schools, having created 1,485 such rooms to provide children with spaces to learn and explore.
    • Establishing Reading Rooms
      Establishes safe reading rooms in rural elementary schools, having created 1,485 such rooms to provide children with spaces to learn and explore.
    • Establishing STEM Classroom Libraries
      Establishes STEM classroom libraries in rural elementary schools, having created 6,711 such libraries to provide students and teachers with easy access to educational resources.
    • Establishing STEM Classroom Libraries
      Establishes STEM classroom libraries in rural elementary schools, having created 6,711 such libraries to provide students and teachers with easy access to educational resources.
    • Establishing and Stocking Libraries
      Establishes and expands libraries, including Reading Rooms and STEM Classroom Libraries, in rural elementary schools and communities, having established 1,485 Reading Rooms and 6,711 STEM Classroom Libraries. The organization also donates books, including 2,345,000 inclusive books focused on STEM education and literature, to these libraries and schools.
    • Providing Literacy Programs and Resources
      Operates various literacy programs such as Reading Rooms, Reading Corners, and distributes Children's Literacy Bags to provide children and communities with access to reading resources, having distributed 4,800 literacy bags.
  • Curriculum-Specific Teacher Training 4 activities
    • Teacher Training Programs
      Provides comprehensive teacher training programs to equip educators with strategies for engaging students in reading and improving literacy, having trained 45,000 teachers and administrators.
    • Teacher Training Programs
      Provides comprehensive teacher training programs to equip educators with strategies for engaging students in reading and improving literacy, having trained 45,000 teachers and administrators.
    • Teacher Training Programs
      Provides comprehensive teacher training programs to equip educators with strategies for engaging students in reading, having trained 45,000 teachers and administrators.
    • Teacher and Administrator Training
      Provides comprehensive training programs for teachers and administrators to equip educators with strategies for engaging students in reading, having trained 45,000 teachers and administrators.
  • School-Based Youth Workshops and Curriculum Programs 2 activities
    • Partnering with Schools
      Partners with schools to implement its educational programs, working with 2,896 partner schools and over 300 active partner schools in the current calendar year.
    • Partnering with Schools
      Partners with schools to implement its educational programs, working with 2,896 partner schools and over 300 active partner schools in the current calendar year.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Donating Books
      Donates books, including inclusive books focusing on STEAM education and literature, with over 2.3 million books donated to rural schools, classrooms, and community libraries.
    • Global Literacy Partnerships
      Supports schools and NGOs globally through Global Literacy Partnerships to expand access to literacy resources and improve reading skills in rural primary schools.
    • Global Literacy Partnerships
      Supports schools and NGOs globally through Global Literacy Partnerships to expand access to literacy resources and improve reading skills in rural primary schools.
    • Global Literacy Partnerships
      Supports schools and NGOs globally through Global Literacy Partnerships to expand access to literacy resources, working with 2,896 partner schools and over 300 active partner schools in the current calendar year.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$128K
Contributions & grants$128K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$142K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$49K
Grants paid out$48K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$67K
Cash$490K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$67K
Liquid reserves41.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +42.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 5
  • Donn Garton — Director
  • Jeri Lim — Director
  • Kent Kedl — Director
  • Neal Beatty — Director
  • Philip McCrea — Director
relationships · 18

who they work with

  • CMGE Partner — Donated a Reading Room to a rural elementary school in Fujian, China.
  • Cummins Partner — Collaborated on corporate social responsibility initiatives to improve rural literacy.
  • Cummins Partner — Corporate donor (industrial engines).
  • Cummins Partner — Corporate partner supporting programs.
  • Cummins Partner — Corporate social responsibility partner (industrial engines).
  • Cummins Partner — Hat mit The Library Project zusammengearbeitet, um die Lese- und Schreibfähigkeiten im ländlichen Asien zu verbessern.
  • FORVIA Foundation Partner — Supported the donation of seven STEAM Reading Corners to a rural elementary school in Tianjin, China.
  • Government Partner — Government partner enabling work in supported communities.
  • Ling Shan Charity Foundation Partner — Local partner in China for improving children's literacy, processing WeChat Pay donations.
  • NGOs Partner — Supported through Global Literacy Partnerships to expand access to literacy resources.
  • Urban Soup Kitchen Partner — Corporate donor (local restaurant chain).
  • Urban Soup Kitchen Partner — Corporate partner supporting programs.
  • Urban Soup Kitchen Partner — Corporate social responsibility partner (local restaurant chain).
  • Urban Soup Kitchen Partner — Hat mit The Library Project zusammengearbeitet, um die Lese- und Schreibfähigkeiten im ländlichen Asien zu verbessern.
  • Urban Soup Kitchen Partner — Partnered to support literacy programs in local communities.
  • local nonprofit organizations Partner — Partners with local nonprofits to support literacy programs in communities they know best.
  • non-governmental partners Partner — NGO partners enabling work in supported communities.
  • schools Partner — Supported through Global Literacy Partnerships to expand access to literacy resources.