Boots to Books
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Boots to Books provides education and employment assistance to veterans and their families through live events, job-seeker skills training, technical upskilling, resource scholarships, and employment opportunities.
- Income
- $59,093
- Spending
- $116,180
- Reserves
- 2.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 95%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $78,918 spent. Scholarships:Description:Boots to Books provides scholarships to veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, military spouses, and transitioning service members to attain professional certifications and licensure in their desired field, ranging from CompTIA for cybersecurity to a CFA study program and more; as well as pay for higher education expenses exceeding their available benefits such as textbooks and laptops. In-Kind Revenue (Google Providing Certifications): $49,700 Number of Students Provided Scholarships: 217
- $21,180 spent. Live Events: Description: Boots to Books hosts periodic virtual and in-person events across the United States, primarily on military bases upon invitation from transition centers or virtually. These events are centered on career discovery, resume writing, and interview preparation and intend to bring up-to-date industry best practices and resources to the transitioning community. The organization prioritizes supporting these events to get our resources into servicemembers hands early, while they have a steady paycheck to plan with. Events often include scholarship opportunities and have included small group technical training in fields such as information technology by instructors provided by Boots to Books. Events Held: 21Large Virtual Events: 9 Number of Event Attendees (not including on-base events below): 2,5819.6/10 Average Response to How Likely Would You be to Recommend This Event to a Friend Thats a Job-Seeker? Small Group or Cohort-Based Events: 4 Two cohorts (one pilot - 3 participants, one larger cohort - 13 participants). Cohorts attended monthly events with recruiters and industry professionals, received resume reviews, did live training, and got a scholarship for an industry-recognized certification. Events Providing Resources on Military Bases: 9 Estimated Attendees: 630 Expanded partnership with US Army Reserve and transition centers across the country, from California to Florida, to provide more in-person career services on base than any year prior.
- $1,188 spent. Online Video Course (Resume Writing, Interviewing, VA Benefits, Entrepreneurship) Description: Boots to Books developed a transition masterclass, a 24+ hour video course devoted to breaking down all the toughest issues the team sees transitioning service members face with their career search, education, entrepreneurship, using their earned benefits, making a financial plan, and caring for their mental health. The course is constantly updated with bite-sized, 5-10 minute videos taught by relevant experts, from Fortune 500 recruiters to retired Generals to benefits counselors. Additionally, the course is hosted in a collaborative online community. Number of Active Students: 2,427
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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