Alaska Center for the Book
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ACB, an affiliate of the Center for the Book of the Library of Congress, is a non-profit, all volunteer organization celebrating the richness and diversity of language. We were founded in 1991 to stimulate public interest in literacy through the spoken and written word.
- Income
- $18,047
- Spending
- $17,426
- Spent on programs
- 95%
- Reserves
- 12.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 35
Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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 (8)
- $5,441 spent. Reading Rendezvous: An annual book fair for children open to the public at no charge held on the grounds or adjacent park of the main public library in Anchorage. This event kicks off the Summer Reading program of the Anchorage Municipal Libraries. There are games, visiting authors, entertainment, prizes and balloons. Approximately 2000* attendees.
- $4,140 spent. National Bookfest in Washington D.C. An annual event sponsored by the Library of Congress. We send one or two delegates to man the Alaska table. Every state is represented by a table clebrating books and reading specific to their States. Funding provided by the Library of Congress.
- $3,964 spent. Alaska Reads: An Alaskan book/author is chosen to be promoted around the State of Alaska with author visits, readings and workshops. This is a two year program.
- $1,373 spent. Great Reads.Library of Congress Great Reads features a selection of books chosen by expert panels and public nominations, celebrating local culture and heritage from all 50 States and Territories. These titles are part of the annual "Great Reads from Great Places" initiative, which highlights literature that reflects the unique stories of each state.
- $800 spent. Creative Writing Contest.A statewide open to the public creative writing contest with categories for adults, teens and youth. Small cash awards for top winners.
- $486 spent. Alaska Book Week.A week of events every October celebrating Alaska authors and books.
- $276 spent. Annual CLIA Award: An award given to one or more individuals or organizations for Contributions to Literacy in Alaska. Recipient receives a plaque and recognition.
- $150 spent. Various literary programs to promote and support literacy in Alaska including attendance at annual Ak Library Conference, event to celebrate Native Heritage Month, and other events.
Source: Form 990 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 February 1995.
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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