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World Is Just A Book Away

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • Tax-exempt since March 2011
  • EIN: 27-2807199

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Education N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$179k (2024)

Expenses
$148k (2024)

Total Assets
$31.5k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$32.2k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$179,414
Expenses
$148,434
Net Income
$30,980
Net Assets
-$689
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $165,995
92.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $13,419
7.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,473
Total Liabilities $32,162
Net Assets -$689
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James J Owens (President & Ceo) $6,400 $0
Salimah Shamji (Chairman) $0 $0
Alexandra Diez Barroso (Treasurer) $0 $0
Audrey Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0
Claire Manz (Director) $0 $0
Leeann Daly (Director) $0 $0
Audrey Johnson (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 16, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$88,470
Expenses
$128,770
Net Income
-$40,300
Net Assets
-$31,669
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $68,382
77.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $20,088
22.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $41,406
Total Liabilities $73,075
Net Assets -$31,669
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James J Owens (President & Ceo) $24,845 $0
Kevin Keane (Chairman) $0 $0
Drew Boyles (Treasurer) $0 $0
Alexander Diez Barroso (Secretary) $0 $0
Claire Manz (Director) $0 $0
Leeann Daly (Director) $0 $0
Susan Fink (Director) $0 $0
Audrey Johnson (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 6, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$154,597
Expenses
$138,703
Net Income
$15,894
Net Assets
-$19,512
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $126,840
82.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $27,757
18.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,792
Total Liabilities $77,304
Net Assets -$19,512
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James J Owens (President & Ceo) $35,870 $0
Kevin Keane (Chairman) $0 $0
Drew Boyles (Treasurer) $0 $0
Alexander Diez Barroso (Secretary) $0 $0
Claire Manz (Director) $0 $0
Leeann Daly (Director) $0 $0
Susan Fink (Director) $0 $0
Audrey Johnson (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 23, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$151,811
Expenses
$229,973
Net Income
-$78,162
Net Assets
-$35,406
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $149,486
98.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,325
1.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,348
Total Liabilities $81,754
Net Assets -$35,406
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James J Owens (Director, President/Ceo) $40,530 $0
Emilio Diez Barroso (Director, Chairman) $0 $0
Chris Bard (Director, Acting Treasurer) $0 $0
Audrey Johnson (Director, Secretary) $0 $0
Dina Silver (Director) $0 $0
Drew Boyles (Director) $0 $0
Douglas Rowell (Director) $0 $0
Thomas Mcinerney (Director) $0 $0
Alexandra Diez Barroso (Director) $0 $0
Clare Manz (Director (Start Sept 2021)) $0 $0
Susan Fink (Director (Start Sept 2021)) $0 $0
Kevin Keane (Director (Start April 2021)) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 13, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$140,830
Expenses
$139,073
Net Income
$1,757
Net Assets
$40,656
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $140,773
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $57
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $122,156
Total Liabilities $81,500
Net Assets $40,656
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James J Owens (Director, President/Ceo) $41,145 $0
Emilio Diez Barroso (Director, Chairman) $0 $0
Chris Bard (Director) $0 $0
Diego Gutierrez (Director, Treasurer) $0 $0
Audrey Johnson (Director, Secretary) $0 $0
Dina Silver (Director) $0 $0
Drew Boyles (Director) $0 $0
Douglas Rowell (Director) $0 $0
Thomas Mcinerney (Director) $0 $0
Alexandra Diez Barroso (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 12, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$170,729
Expenses
$233,148
Net Income
-$62,419
Net Assets
$41,019
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $170,466
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $125
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $138
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $41,019
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $41,019

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990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$171,196
Expenses
$182,914
Net Income
-$11,718
Net Assets
$68,438
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $174,476
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$3,240
Net Inventory Sales -$744
Other Revenue $700
0.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $69,097
Total Liabilities $659
Net Assets $68,438
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James J Owens (Director, President/Ceo) $38,320 $0
Emilio Diez Baroso (Director, Chairman) $0 $0
Chris Bard (Director) $0 $0
Diego Gutierrez (Director, Treasurer) $0 $0
Audrey Johnson (Director, Secretary) $0 $0
Dina Silver (Director) $0 $0
Drew Boyles (Director) $0 $0
Douglas Rowell (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 9, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$201,105
Expenses
$173,616
Net Income
$27,489
Net Assets
$79,551
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $203,081
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$2,100
Sales of Assets $122
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $35,100
20.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $80,210
Total Liabilities $659
Net Assets $79,551
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Reported a significant diversion of assets
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James J Owens (Director, President/Ceo) $35,100 $0 $0
Emilio Diez Barroso (Director, Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Chris Bard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Diego Gutierrez (Director, Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Audrey Johnson (Director, Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Starratt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dina Silver (Director) $0 $0 $0
Drew Boyles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Douglas Rowell (Director (Started Oct)) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$276,793
Expenses
$257,565
Net Income
$19,228
Net Assets
$31,049
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $256,733
92.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $89
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $19,210
6.9%
Sales of Assets $761
0.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $36,283
14.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,049
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $31,049
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James J Owens (Director, President/Ceo) $36,283 $0 $0
Emilio Diez Barroso (Director, Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Chris Bard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Diego Gutierrez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ags Johnson (Director, Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Starratt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Valenzuela Wolf (Director (Jan Sept)) $0 $0 $0
Dina Silver (Director (Started June)) $0 $0 $0
Drew Boyles (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$226,180
Expenses
$269,100
Net Income
-$42,920
Net Assets
$11,821
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $219,601
97.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $79
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,594
2.9%
Sales of Assets -$94
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $33,335
12.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,739
Total Liabilities $6,918
Net Assets $11,821
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James J Owens (Director, President/Ceo) $33,335 $0 $0
Emilio Diez Barroso (Director, Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Chris Bard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Diego Gutierrez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ags Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gabriela Serna (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Starratt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Valenzuela Wolf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ags Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$217,466
Expenses
$191,128
Net Income
$26,338
Net Assets
$66,738
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $197,918
91.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $19,545
9.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $66,738
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $66,738
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Bard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Antonio Cue (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Diego Gutierrez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Schwartz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gabriela Serna (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Starratt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Valenzuela Wolf (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jared Wolfson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Arezo Yassai (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Owens (Presidentceo) $0 $0 $0
Emilio Diez Barroso (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Ags Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
J Todd Thaxton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 18, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$171,011
Expenses
$150,184
Net Income
$20,827
Net Assets
$40,400
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $171,011
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,400
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $40,400
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Bard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Antonio Cue (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Diego Gutierrez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ags Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Schwartz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gabriela Serna (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Starratt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Valenzuela Wolf (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jared Wolfson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Arezo Yassai (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Owens (President) $0 $0 $0
Emilio Diez Barroso (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Sabine Lehmann (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gregory G White (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Todd Thaxton (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 7, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$137,931
Expenses
$124,265
Net Income
$13,666
Net Assets
$19,573
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $137,931
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $14,602
11.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $49,573
Total Liabilities $30,000
Net Assets $19,573

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$60,119
Expenses
$54,212
Net Income
$5,907
Net Assets
$5,907
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $60,119
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,907
Total Liabilities $15,000
Net Assets $5,907

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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