Grantmaking public charity · EIN 91-6172244
Books to Prisoners
Seattle, WA
Books to Prisoners is a public charity that makes grants based in Seattle, WA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $86.3K in grants paid across 5 grants, with $1.97M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Claremont Forum, Big House Books and Prisoners Literature Project.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Books to Prisoners's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
We send free books to prisoners to aid assist and foster the literacy and self education of prisoners contributing to the improvement of their conditions.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont Forum | Claremont, CA | Support for the Prison Library Project | $10,000 |
| Big House Books | Jackson, MS | Supply books to prisoners | $10,000 |
| Prisoners Literature Project | Berkeley, CA | Increase ability to send books at no cost to prisoners. | $10,000 |
| Rogue LL via Peace House | Ashland, OR | Increase the ability to send books to prisoners. | $10,000 |
| Tranzmission Prison Project via Hack Foundation | Asheville, NC | Increase the ability to send Books to prisoners | $6,000 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Books to Prisoners accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Books to Prisoners's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Books to Prisoners give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $86,250 in grants paid (5 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Books to Prisoners funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Claremont Forum (CA), $10K, Big House Books (MS), $10K, Prisoners Literature Project (CA), $10K, Rogue LL via Peace House (OR), $10K and Tranzmission Prison Project via Hack Foundation (NC), $6K.