Bess the Book Bus Inc
Bess the Book Bus is a mobile literacy outreach dedicated to narrowing the academic acheivement gap. We instill a love of reading in asset limited communities by supplying …
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Bess the Book Bus Inc is a education organization based in TAMPA, United States. Annual revenue: $978K. EIN: 510518142.
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Mission
Bess the Book Bus is a mobile literacy outreach dedicated to narrowing the academic acheivement gap. We instill a love of reading in asset limited communities by supplying high quality books to children, caregivers, and educators and making the joy of book ownership a reality.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Bess the Book Bus Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 80% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBess the Book Bus Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Tampa, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 510518142. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $677K in annual revenue. 37 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bess the Book Bus Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 510518142. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Bess the Book Bus Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Bess the Book Bus Inc is located in Tampa, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.
Based on official tax filings, Bess the Book Bus Inc has $677K in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bess the Book Bus Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $677K in annual revenue. The organization has 37 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bess the Book Bus Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Bess the Book Bus Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Bess the Book Bus Inc is a education organization based in TAMPA, United States. Annual revenue: $978K. EIN: 510518142. Bess the Book Bus Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $677K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Bess the Book Bus Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bess the Book Bus Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 510518142, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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BESS THE BOOK BUS INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 37 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 37 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2004
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Bess the Book Bus Inc
- What is Bess the Book Bus Inc?
- Bess the Book Bus Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Tampa, United States. Bess the Book Bus Inc is a education organization based in TAMPA, United States. Annual revenue: $978K. EIN: 510518142.
- When was Bess the Book Bus Inc founded?
- Bess the Book Bus Inc was founded in 2004.
- Who leads Bess the Book Bus Inc?
- Jennifer Frances serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Bess the Book Bus Inc located?
- Headquartered in Tampa, FL, United States.
- What is Bess the Book Bus Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bess the Book Bus Inc trustworthy?
- Bess the Book Bus Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Bess the Book Bus Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 510518142.
- What is Bess the Book Bus Inc's website?
- http://bessthebookbus.org