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253 E. 4th Street, Suite 200
St. Paul, MN 55101
Principal Staff:
Patrick Plonski,
Executive Director
Board Chair: Michael Henley
EIN: 41-1627391
Phone: 651-602-9844
Fax: 651-602-9848
Main E-mail: bfa@booksforafrica.org
Website: www.booksforafrica.org
IRS Code: 501(c)(3)
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MISSION
Ending the "book famine" in Africa. Books For Africa supplies educational materials to the continent of Africa.
990 SNAPSHOT (2006-2008)
Programs and Expenses (2008)Sending books and educational supplies to Africa: $21,714,062 | | | | 3-Year Average Charity Expenses | % of total expenses | | Program Services: | $17,901,118 | 99.1%
| | Management: | $65,175 | 0.4%
| | Fundraising: | $103,329 | 0.6%
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| | Accountability Review Results:
Date of final report:
08/14/2009 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
GOVERNANCE
FINANCIAL ACTIVITY
FUNDRAISING
Our Board of Directors resolved to uphold and maintain the Council's Accountability Standards. 7/30/2009 | |
CHARITY RESPONSE TO REVIEW:
Books For Africa is happy to meet the high standards of the Minnesota Charities Review Council. | | | NON-CASH DONATIONS
| 651-602-9844
 More on non-cash donations to this charity.
Type of Goods Accepted:
N/A
Other (Books For Africa accepts good-quality textbooks and leisure reading library books. We also accept school supplies, such as paper, pencils, pencil sharpeners, pens, folders, etc.) | Goods Donation Instructions/Restrictions:
Donations are accepted at 715 E. Minnehaha Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55106 on every Wednesday from 9-3 and first and third Saturdays of every month from 9-noon.
Drop Off's Accepted In:
Ramsey County
Drop-off Locations:
St. Paul, Minnesota
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CHARITY DETAILS
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Number of FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
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Number of Volunteers:
| 3,000 | |
Number of clients served in the last fiscal year:
| 300 |
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