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Books For Africa, Inc.   (Detailed Report)
Meets all standards
253 E. 4th Street, Suite 200
St. Paul, MN  55101

Principal Staff:Patrick Plonski, Executive Director
President: Michael Henley
EIN: 41-1627391

Phone: 651-602-9844
Fax: 651-602-9848

Website: www.booksforafrica.org
IRS Code: 501(c)(3)
Giving Guide Categories
  • Education
  • Environment
  • International


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: $17,901,117 99.1%
    Management: $65,175 0.4%
    Fundraising: $103,328 0.6%

    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
    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:

    Drop-off Locations:
    St. Paul, Minnesota


    CHARITY DETAILS
    Number of FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 9
    Number of Volunteers: 3,000
    Number of clients served in the last fiscal year: 300