Book Industry Charitable Foundation
The safety net that Borders booksellers built for one another in 1996 and that, since 2011, has caught any bookstore or comic shop worker in the country who meets a sudden hardship, paying the landlord, the dentist or the therapist on their behalf.
Financial profile
Book Industry Charitable Foundation · EIN 38-3279018 · 501(c)(3)
| Fiscal year | Total revenue | Contributions | Program services | Total expenses | Net assets | Year end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,378,582 | $1,281,328 | $0 | $1,603,118 | $2,920,113 | Dec 2025 |
| FY2024 | $1,715,694 | $1,650,161 | $0 | $1,690,112 | $2,953,208 | Dec 2024 |
| FY2023 | $923,509 | $861,644 | $0 | $1,353,420 | $2,726,375 | Dec 2023 |
| FY2022 | $956,355 | $898,774 | $0 | $1,132,141 | $2,883,836 | Dec 2022 |
| FY2021 | $2,208,751 | $2,176,067 | $0 | $2,265,342 | $3,589,741 | Dec 2021 |
| FY2020 | $5,178,953 | $5,117,785 | $0 | $3,592,125 | $3,411,030 | Dec 2020 |
Figures exactly as reported. A blank cell was blank on the form. The fiscal year links to the filing.
Peer societies
Five societies Binc Foundation is read alongside.
Two Ten
Two Ten Footwear Foundation
The footwear industry's own relief fund, born when Boston shoepeople passed the hat each week at 210 Lincoln…
105 companies named
ABA
American Booksellers Association
The national trade association of independent bookstores, helping indie shops thrive through education…
48 companies named
BISG
Book Industry Study Group
The neutral standards body of the book trade, keeper of the subject codes and metadata rules that let a whole…
9 companies named
CSBC
Children's Book Council
The nonprofit trade association of North American children's book publishers, promoting books and reading…
AWCF
Air Warrior Courage Foundation
A foundation founded in 1998 by members of the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association that delivers…
Who backs Binc Foundation
Every company Binc Foundation names publicly as a supporter, exactly as published. Companies also named by other associations on Sociogene come first.
| Company | Support as published | Also named by |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Foundation donor | AAA AIP ACT ACL CP +3 |
| Ingram Content Group | Meeting sponsor | ALA BISG CIBA CCSSO MLA +3 |
| MetaPublished as Meta/Facebook | Foundation donor | AAF AAAA APWG ASCC ACL +3 |
| Penguin Random House | Meeting sponsor | AAP AASL APSA CIBA MLA +3 |
| Scholastic | Meeting sponsor | ACVS BISG CIBA KCSF MTTF +3 |
| Hachette Book Group | Meeting sponsor | CIBA ITW MIB MPIBA NBF +2 |
| Paramount | Foundation donor | ARF ASA AWCI ATW DMRF +2 |
| Arcadia Publishing | Foundation donor | CIBA HF MIB MPIBA NCOPH +1 |
| HarperCollinsPublished as HarperCollins Publishers | Meeting sponsor | AAP AHA APSA BISG NEIBA +1 |
| Libro.fm | Meeting sponsor | ABA APA CIBA MPIBA NBF +1 |
| Simon & Schuster | Meeting sponsor | AHA CIBA MIB MPIBA NBF +1 |
| Sourcebooks | Meeting sponsor | CIBA ILA MIB MPIBA NACAC +1 |
| Bookshop.org | Meeting sponsor | CIBA MIB MPIBA NBF PNBA |
| Nordstrom | Foundation donor | CFDA Out & Equal PMCC SMCC Two Ten |
| Shelf Awareness | Foundation donor | ABA CIBA MIB MPIBA PNBA |
| Chronicle Books | Meeting sponsor | CIBA MIB MPIBA PNBA |
| Fly Paper Products | Foundation donor | CIBA MIB MPIBA PNBA |
| HudsonPublished as Hudson, an Avolta Company | Meeting sponsor | AAAE PLUS PPAI QCC |
| AdventureKEEN | Corporate partner | CIBA MIB PNBA |
| Andrews McMeel Publishing | Meeting sponsor | CIBA MIB MPIBA |
| CostcoPublished as Costco Wholesale Corporation | Foundation donor | DI IAFP |
| NetGalley | Meeting sponsor | ABA APA |
| Vestmark | Foundation donor | FSI MMI |
| Basil Software | Meeting sponsor | CIBA |
| Bonfire | Corporate partner | ABA |
| MacmillanPublished as Macmillan Publishers | Meeting sponsor | MPIBA |
| Paz & Associates | Foundation donor | ABA |
| ReaderLink | Meeting sponsor | NBF |
| TOKYOPOP | Meeting sponsor | CIBA |
| Bloomsbury Publishing | Meeting sponsor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Book Advisors | Meeting sponsor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Boom! Studios | Foundation donor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Catapult Book Group | Meeting sponsor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Charlesbridge Publishing | Foundation donor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Chase Literary Agency | Foundation donor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Como Sales | Foundation donor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Diamond Comic Distributors | Foundation donor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Dissent Pins | Foundation donor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Humble BundlePublished as Humble Book Bundle | Corporate partner | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Image ComicsPublished as Image | Corporate partner | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| KodanshaPublished as Kodansha USA | Meeting sponsor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Ku Worldwide | Foundation donor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Litographs | Foundation donor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Mad Cave Studios | Meeting sponsor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Matchbook Marketing | Foundation donor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Microcosm PublishingPublished as Microcosm | Foundation donor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| MyFutprint Entertainment | Foundation donor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Oni Press | Corporate partner | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Open Road Integrated Media | Meeting sponsor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Out of Print | Foundation donor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Root Literary | Foundation donor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Square Enix Manga | Foundation donor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Steerforth Press | Foundation donor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Stimola Literary Studio | Meeting sponsor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| The Book Group | Meeting sponsor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Thompson Literary Agency | Foundation donor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Vroman's Bookstore | Meeting sponsor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Writers House | Meeting sponsor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Yen Press | Meeting sponsor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
| Zibby Media | Meeting sponsor | Only Binc Foundation, so far |
Sources: 4 published lists, read October 2026
Building Binc for the Next 30 Years: Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors. Read October 19, 2026. Company sponsors of the Binc 30th Anniversary Gala, New York City, May 2026.
Join these publishers and corporations that donated. Read October 19, 2026. Publishers and companies on Binc's corporate donor page. The page gives no year for these gifts.
Professional Development Scholarships. Read October 19, 2026. Companies that sponsor Binc professional development scholarships for booksellers.
Recognizing Our Leading Partners. Read October 19, 2026. Companies shown as Binc's leading partners.
Who backs Binc Foundation's peers, but not Binc Foundation
Companies named publicly by at least one of Binc Foundation's five peer societies, and not found in Binc Foundation's reviewed public records.
| Company | Two Ten | ABA | BISG | Peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Vision USA | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Above the TreelinePublished as Above the Treeline/Edelweiss | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| AbstractbyRabrams | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| adidasPublished as adidas North America | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Aerosoles | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| AetrexPublished as Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| ALDO Group | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| AlixPartners | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Alliant Insurance Services | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Apply Stickers | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| AriatPublished as Ariat International, Inc. | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| ASICSPublished as ASICS America Corporation | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Authentic Brands Group | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Batch for Books | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Bay Rag | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| BBC International | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Bearpaw | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Berkshire Hathaway Shoe Holdings | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Biblio | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| BirkenstockPublished as Birkenstock USA LP | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Bookshop | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Bookwire | BISG@50 Bronze Sponsors | 1 of 3 | ||
| Bordan Shoe CompanyPublished as Bordan Shoe Co. | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| BowkerPublished as BowkerLogoBISG | BISG@50 Presenting Sponsor | 1 of 3 | ||
| Brooks Sports | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Burlington Stores | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Caleres | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Chanty IndustrialPublished as Chanty Industrial Co. Ltd. | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| ChicoBagPublished as ChicoBag Company | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Circana | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Cole HaanPublished as Cole Haan Holdings, Inc. | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Constant ContactPublished as Constant Contact Email Newsletters | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Coronet Group | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| CoverHoundPublished as Booksellers Insurance Program by Coverhound | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Creative Kind | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Crocs | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Crowdcast | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| CyberHoot | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Datone | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Deckers BrandsPublished as Deckers Outdoor Corporation | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| DeleteMe | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Designer Brands | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Dillard's | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Ding Cyuan International TradePublished as Ding Cyuan International Trade Co., Ltd. | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Dongguan Baoding FootwearPublished as Dongguan Baoding Footwear Co., Ltd. | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Dunion Industry | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Dynasty FootwearPublished as Dynasty Footwear Group | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Eastman Group | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Eastmount Shoes | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Elizee Shoes | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Eventbrite | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Evolution Design Lab | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Faire | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Fine Moments | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Finish Line | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| First Precise Trading | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Floafers | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Foot LockerPublished as Foot Locker Foundation, Inc | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Footwear News | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Footwear Unlimited | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Fortune Dynamic | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Fortune Footwear | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| GallagherPublished as Gallagher (formerly LIG) | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Genesco | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| GhostBuyers | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Goldman SachsPublished as Goldman Sachs & Co. | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Gravity Payments | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Ground Up International | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| GTM Payroll Services | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Gupta H.C. OverseasPublished as Gupta H.C. Overseas (I) Private, Limited | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| IMBOX Protection | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Implus | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Indie Beacon Book Light | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Indigo Maiden | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Jade Footwear | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Jildor Shoes | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| JM Search | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Jones & Vining | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Kenneth Cole Productions | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Kobo | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Luen Fung LeatherPublished as Luen Fung Leather Fty Trading Co. Ltd. | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Macy's | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Marc Fisher Footwear | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Mason Companies | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Mayflower Footwear | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| MephistoPublished as Mephisto USA | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Michael Kors | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Micro-Pak | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Minnetonka | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Morgan Swank Studio | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Muk Luks | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| MVBPublished as MVB US (Pubeasy/Pubnet) | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| New BalancePublished as New Balance Foundation | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Orthofeet | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| OrthoLite | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Orva ShoesPublished as Orva | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Page Anchor | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| PartnerShipPublished as PartnerShip-FedEx | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| PayUSA | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Pentland BrandsPublished as Pentland USA, Inc. | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Phoenix Footwear Group | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Pixel + Ink Creative | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Power Rich | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Prime Footwear Group | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Properwell ShoesPublished as Properwell Shoes Mfg. Ltd. | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Publishers Weekly | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| PUMAPublished as Puma North America, Inc. | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Punchkins | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| QuickBooks | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| R.I.S.E Cards | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Rack Room Shoes | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Reef | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| RGB Brands | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| RISEWITHUS | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Rocky Brands | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Ross Stores | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Satisfactory Printing | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Scattered Slime | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| SEIPublished as SEI Investments | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| SG Companies | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Sheridan | BISG@50 Bronze Sponsors | 1 of 3 | ||
| Shoe ShowPublished as The Shoe Show, Inc. | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Shoe StationPublished as Shoe Station Group, Inc. | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| SkechersPublished as Skechers USA, Inc. | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Spring Footwear | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Square | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Stella International | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Steve Madden | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Sylvamo | BISG@50 Bronze Sponsors | 1 of 3 | ||
| The Librarian's Candle Co. | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Tip Top Shoes | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| TJX Companies | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| TOMSPublished as TOMS Shoes | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Tropetails | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Two Boxes | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| U.S. Continental Marketing | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| VersaPublished as Versa_Logo_RGB | BISG@50 Gold Sponsor | 1 of 3 | ||
| Vida Shoes International | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| W.G. Ellerkamp | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Walmart | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Weyco Group | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| White Mountain FootwearPublished as The White Mountain Footwear Group | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| WHP Global | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| William Blair | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Withfriends | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Wolf & Wren Press | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Wolverine World WidePublished as Wolverine Worldwide Foundation | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| WPSPublished as WPS-LOGO | BISG@50 Archive Sponsor | 1 of 3 | ||
| Zappos | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Zhi Mei Group | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| Zilsen InternationalPublished as Zilsen International Co., Limited | Named | 1 of 3 | ||
| ZingTrain | Named | 1 of 3 |
The outside view
The safety net that Borders booksellers built for one another in 1996 and that, since 2011, has caught any bookstore or comic shop worker in the country who meets a sudden hardship, paying the landlord, the dentist or the therapist on their behalf.
- Authority
- Preserve
- Inward
- Operational
Their shape
The Village
Where everyone is known by name.
The Village is built on belonging, where everyone knows everyone and relationships are the point. Its gift is loyalty and warmth, its challenge is scaling beyond the intimacy that makes it work.
Also reads toward The Legacy and The League.
Strengths
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