Tree House Books
At tree house books, our vision is that every child in philadelphia has access to books, and every opportunity to pursue their dreams. We are on a mission …
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Tree House Books is a education organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $1.1 million. EIN: 593802913.
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Mission
At tree house books, our vision is that every child in philadelphia has access to books, and every opportunity to pursue their dreams. We are on a mission to grow and sustain a community of readers, writers, and thinkers. Since 2005, tree house books has provided out of school time (ost) programs that spark a lifelong love of reading and writing in children from their earliest moments, through high school and beyond. Our space is a warm, safe haven for children to explore their interests. We support the crucial role families play in creating a literacy-rich environment, and actively work to promote families reading together at home. Everything we do is made possible through the investment and support of the community.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Tree House Books has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTree House Books is a registered education nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 593802913. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 65 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Tree House Books's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 593802913. 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.
Tree House Books has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Tree House Books is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.
Based on official tax filings, Tree House Books has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 55% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% 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.
Tree House Books 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 65 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Tree House Books. 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, Tree House Books 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 55% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Tree House Books is a education organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $1.1 million. EIN: 593802913. Tree House Books is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 55% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Tree House Books are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Tree House Books is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 593802913, 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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
TREE HOUSE BOOKS 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (20)
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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 - 65 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · 65 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 2005
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Tree House Books
- What is Tree House Books?
- Tree House Books is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Philadelphia, United States. Tree House Books is a education organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $1.1 million. EIN: 593802913.
- When was Tree House Books founded?
- Tree House Books was founded in 2005.
- Who leads Tree House Books?
- Michael Brix serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Tree House Books located?
- Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, United States.
- What is Tree House Books's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 55% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Tree House Books trustworthy?
- Tree House Books has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Tree House Books's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 593802913.
- What is Tree House Books's website?
- http://treehousebooks.org