# Making Books Sing Inc

Arts education nonprofit in New York, New York 10017. EIN 13-4201577. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/134201577-making-books-sing-inc

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To promote children's literacy and social development through professional theater productions and arts-in-education programs.

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/134201577/202631109349300438/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2002
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $1,648,266 | $1,650,988 | $328,424 | $162,175 | 87 | 15 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/134201577/202631109349300438/full) |
| Jun 2024 | $2,105,422 | $1,947,960 | $335,857 | $164,897 | 117 | 15 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/134201577/202501329349300805/full) |
| Jun 2023 | $1,798,417 | $1,910,310 | $316,578 | $7,435 | 152 | 15 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/134201577/202401359349307755/full) |
| Jun 2022 | $1,426,703 | $1,424,679 | $297,210 | $119,328 | 65 | 17 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/134201577/202320769349301312/full) |
| Jun 2021 | $1,185,136 | $1,113,435 | $488,396 | $117,304 | 82 | 16 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/134201577/202240339349300314/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2025: programs $1,185,154 (72%), management $317,731 (19%), fundraising $148,103 (9%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2025: gifts and grants $1,319,475, program fees $283,857, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +9% a year, Jun 2021 to Jun 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 9 of 31 arts education nonprofits in New York.
- Revenue $1,648,266 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 56 arts education nonprofits in New York; median $597,349.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- New York County, New York: about 220,513 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 224 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in New York: 488 licensed child care centers, 352 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/new-york/new-york
- New York rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/new-york

## Questions

**What is Making Books Sing Inc's EIN?**

Making Books Sing Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4201577. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Making Books Sing Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Making Books Sing Inc in New York, New York as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2002. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Making Books Sing Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Making Books Sing Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Making Books Sing Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2025: "To promote children's literacy and social development through professional theater productions and arts-in-education programs." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Making Books Sing Inc take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2025, Making Books Sing Inc reported total revenue of $1,648,266 and total expenses of $1,650,988 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.