SERAJ LIBRARY PROJECT

EIN: 208321676 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

OAK PARK, IL

Total Revenue
$234,213
Total Expenses
$267,970
Total Assets
$144,938
Net Assets
$144,938
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
IL
Phone
6306065671
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SERAJ LIBRARY PROJECT, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $234K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 42% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $268K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

In partnership with Seraj Palestine Seraj US exists to establish and enrich community libraries in Palestine.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $230,552
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $3,661
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $234,213

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $245,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $16,547
Program Expenses $245,000
Other Expenses $22,970
TOTAL EXPENSES $267,970

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $234,213 $165,047 +0.4%
Expenses $267,970 $159,158 +0.7%
Net Income $-33,757 $5,889 -6.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
30

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$0
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Galen Burghardt Board Chair 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Mai Khader Kakish Vice Chair 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Rima Najjar Kapitan Secretary 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Cassel Treasurer 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Bigelow Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pauline Coffman Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anne Cordes Board Member 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Diane Fite Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Case Hoogendoorn Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tamara Ghattas Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Margaret O Griffiths Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Miranda Kharsa Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anne Koerber Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amelia Miller Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Senator John Millner Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nasser Nabhan Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elisabeth Trost Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sue Uhlig Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $234,213 $267,970 $144,938 $-33,757
2022 $237,259 $168,853 $328,723 $68,406
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