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Books are Wings

PUTTING FREE BOOKS IN THE HANDS OF CHILDREN. BOOKS ARE WINGS SEEKS TO PROVIDE EVERY CHILD WITH REGULAR ACCESS TO BOOKS. BAW WORKS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN THEIR …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Books are Wings

Books are Wings is a education organization based in PAWTUCKET, United States. Annual revenue: $259K. EIN: 270045877.

Founded
Headquarters
Pawtucket, RI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

Putting free books in the hands of children. Books are wings seeks to provide every child with regular access to books. Baw works to engage students in their classrooms, at school functions, community events,and playgrounds. We believe that offering books to children in different enviroments instills a consistent message that reading is not just school work- its a way of life!

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B99
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 79%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 23.13%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 19.5% of total expenses ($56,000 of $287,246).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.79
Program$0.79
79% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Books are Wings has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Books are Wings draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Books are Wings is a registered education nonprofit based in Pawtucket, RI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 270045877. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $242K in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Books are Wings's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 270045877. 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.

Books are Wings has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 79% 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.

Books are Wings is located in Pawtucket, RI, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years. Its registered address is 1005 Main St Unit 711B, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Books are Wings has $242K in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.

Books are Wings 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 small organization. It has $242K in annual revenue. The organization has 47 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Books are Wings. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Books are Wings 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 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.

Books are Wings is a education organization based in PAWTUCKET, United States. Annual revenue: $259K. EIN: 270045877. Books are Wings is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $242K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Books are Wings are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Books are Wings is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 270045877, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
79% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

AM
Amy G••••••
TREASURER

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 47 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 47 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2001
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Books are Wings

What is Books are Wings?
Books are Wings is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Pawtucket, United States. Books are Wings is a education organization based in PAWTUCKET, United States. Annual revenue: $259K. EIN: 270045877.
When was Books are Wings founded?
Books are Wings was founded in 2001.
Who leads Books are Wings?
Amy Gerhard serves as TREASURER.
Where is Books are Wings located?
Headquartered in Pawtucket, RI, United States.
What is Books are Wings's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
Is Books are Wings trustworthy?
Books are Wings has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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 Books are Wings's registration number?
IRS EIN: 270045877.
What is Books are Wings's website?
https://www.booksarewings.org