Wooden Shoe Books & Records Inc
Literary, Educational, and Charitable
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Founded in 1976, the Wooden Shoe is an all volunteer, collectively-run, anarchist book store. Functioning within a system we oppose, we seek to be an example of one way things can function without anyone commanding or forcing us to think or act a certain way. We have no bosses, managers, or employeesand make all of our decisions through consensus rather than majority rule voting so as to empower those involved. We also identify as an infoshop, meaning that we serve as a space for people to gathe
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Mission
Literary, Educational, and Charitable
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 6 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Wooden Shoe Books & Records Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 73 places it in the top 25% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWooden Shoe Books & Records Inc is a registered social services nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its EIN is 232603853. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $108K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Wooden Shoe Books & Records Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 232603853. 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.
Wooden Shoe Books & Records Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Wooden Shoe Books & Records Inc is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years. Its registered address is 704 South St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Wooden Shoe Books & Records Inc has $108K in annual revenue. It allocates 53% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 69% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Wooden Shoe Books & Records Inc is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $108K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Wooden Shoe Books & Records 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, Wooden Shoe Books & Records 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 53% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 69%). 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.
Founded in 1976, the Wooden Shoe is an all volunteer, collectively-run, anarchist book store. Functioning within a system we oppose, we seek to be an example of one way things can function without anyone commanding or forcing us to think or act a certain way. We have no bosses, managers, or employeesand make all of our decisions through consensus rather than majority rule voting so as to empower those involved. We also identify as an infoshop, meaning that we serve as a space for people to gathe Wooden Shoe Books & Records Inc is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 53% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 69%. Its annual revenue of $108K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Wooden Shoe Books & Records Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wooden Shoe Books & Records Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 232603853, 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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WOODEN SHOE BOOKS & RECORDS 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (4)
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4 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 - 10 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 · 10 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 · 1988
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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 Wooden Shoe Books & Records Inc
- What is Wooden Shoe Books & Records Inc?
- Wooden Shoe Books & Records Inc is a social services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Philadelphia, United States. Founded in 1976, the Wooden Shoe is an all volunteer, collectively-run, anarchist book store. Functioning within a system we oppose, we seek to be an example of one way things can function without anyone commanding or forcing us to think or act a certain way. We have no bosses, managers, or employeesand make all of our decisions through consensus rather than majority rule voting so as to empower those involved. We also identify as an infoshop, meaning that we serve as a space for people to gathe
- When was Wooden Shoe Books & Records Inc founded?
- Wooden Shoe Books & Records Inc was founded in 1988.
- Who leads Wooden Shoe Books & Records Inc?
- Jeremy Keim-Shenk serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Wooden Shoe Books & Records Inc located?
- Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, United States.
- What is Wooden Shoe Books & Records Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 53% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Wooden Shoe Books & Records Inc trustworthy?
- Wooden Shoe Books & Records Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Wooden Shoe Books & Records Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 232603853.
- What is Wooden Shoe Books & Records Inc's website?
- http://www.woodenshoebooks.org