# Childrens-Books on Wheels

Youth development programs nonprofit in Spring, Texas 77386. EIN 68-0598381. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> CBOW provides outreach and promotion through tutoring, educational support and cultural arts events for pre-K to 12th grade students.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/680598381/202621469349301057/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2005
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $153,758 | $161,095 | $101,851 | $101,851 | 0 | 13 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/680598381/202621469349301057/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $159,781 | $153,619 | $85,848 | $85,848 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/680598381/202421299349304162/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $136,637 | $143,267 | $66,980 | $66,980 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/680598381/202231589349200923/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $136,008 (84%), management $25,087 (16%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $97,166, program fees $50,000, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +3% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 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: 4 of 77 youth development nonprofits in Spring.
- Revenue $153,758 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 994 youth development nonprofits in Texas; median $150,415.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Montgomery County, Texas: about 190,255 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
- 363 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Spring: 108 licensed child care centers, 40 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/spring
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Childrens-Books on Wheels's EIN?**

Childrens-Books on Wheels's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0598381. 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 Childrens-Books on Wheels a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Childrens-Books on Wheels in Spring, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2005. 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 Childrens-Books on Wheels tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Childrens-Books on Wheels 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 Childrens-Books on Wheels do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "CBOW provides outreach and promotion through tutoring, educational support and cultural arts events for pre-K to 12th grade students." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Childrens-Books on Wheels take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Childrens-Books on Wheels reported total revenue of $153,758 and total expenses of $161,095 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.