Form990-EZ
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
bullet Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.
bulletThe organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2010 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010, and ending 12-31-2010
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
TREE HOUSE BOOKS
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)1430 W SUSQUEHANNA AVENUE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 PHILADELPHIA, PA191211632
D Employer identification number

59-3802913
E Telephone number

(215) 236-1760
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletwww.treehousebooks.orgJ Tax-Exempt status(check only one)—Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Check bullet A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts; If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ.. . bullet $ 122,136
Part IRevenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (See the instructions for Part I.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I . . . . . . . .
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received . . . . . . . . . 1 101,869
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts . . . . . . . 2 70
3 Membership dues and assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
4 Investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory . . . . 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses . . 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) . . 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 19,196 of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceed $15,000) . . . . . . . Click to see attachment
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events . . . 6c 11,936
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (Add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d 7,260
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances . . . . 7a 1,001
b Less: cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . . 7b 294
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) . . . . . . 7c 707
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 . . . . . . . . . 9 109,906
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits . . . . . . . . . . . 12 51,811
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors . . . . . . . . 13 24,337
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 10,965
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 3,098
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . . 16 23,172
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 113,383
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) . . . . . . . . . 18 -3,477
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) . . . . . . . . . . . 19 -7,773
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . . . . . 20 -5,750
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 . . . . . Bullet 21 -17,000
Part IIBalance Sheets Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II. . . . . . . . .

(See the instructions for Part II.)(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments . . . . . . . . . .
6,143
22
19,409
23Land and buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . .
23,572
24
102
25Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29,715
25
19,511
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) . . . . .
37,488
26
36,511
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21) .
-7,773
27
-17,000
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Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2010)
Form 990-EZ (2010)
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Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? To Promote Literacy in the North Philadelphia Area
Describe what was achieved in carrying out the organization's exempt purposes. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 Tutoring Time: We provide free homework support and academic assistance to school-age children from the community The program operates four afternoons a week, Tues-Fri, from 3p-5p When homework is completed, children read or Tutoring Time: We provide free homework support and academic assistance to school-age children from the community The program operates four afternoons a week, Tuesday-Friday, from 3:00p-5:00p When homework is done, children read or make a creative project We served 144 children in 2009
(Grants $ 11,600) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 6,041
29 Magazine Project: We are producing and publishing a local "magazine", written and designed by and for neighborhood residents We run a weekly workshop, which hosts guest artists and provides opportunities for children and adults Magazine Project: We are producing and publishing a local "magazine", written and designed by and for neighborhood residents We run a weekly workshop, which hosts guest artists and provides an opportunity for children and adults to create projects together In 2009, we impacted 301 individuals
(Grants $ 7,150) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a 6,271
30 Tree Shade Summer Project: The program operated for six weeks during summer 2010 and the theme of camp was "Make Your Space Beautiful" The staff supported literacy and self-expression development through gardening, art, writing Tree Shade Summer Project: The program operated for nine weeks during the summer and we served 26 participants There was a theme for each three-week segment The staff supported literacy development with art projects, guest speakers and performances developed by the children
(Grants $ 9,500) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a 13,147
Junior Volunteer Staff Program: This program is designed to train our young adult members to use their reading, writing and creative skills to assist younger children in the community These leaders completed an application and Junior Volunteer Staff Program: This program is designed to train our young adult members to use their reading, writing and creative skills to assist younger children in the local community In 2009, after successfully completing an application and interview process,10 Jr Staff members were mentored and trained as leaders
(Grants $ 6,000) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 4,349
Saturday & Special Events: Tree House hosts special events, including Community Parties, Open Mic Nights and Block Party Tables These events provided outreach into our broader community In 2010, these events reached 500 people Special Events: Tree House hosts special events, including Community Holiday Parties, Volunteer Appreciation events and Block Party tables Additionally, we took some of our participants on excursions to the Constitution Center and to the Celebration of Black Writing In 2009 we worked with 230 individuals
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 236
Between These Streets: Tree House worked with two other non-profits (Mighty Writers and Centro Nueva Creacion) on this pilot workshop The project braided together adolescents from each of our organizations in a creative mapping Duckrey Project Voice : Project Voice was a podcast workshop that focused on personal narrative as a way to explore and improve reading and writing skills Tree House ran this workshop at nearby Tanner G Duckrey School with 5th, 6th and 7th grade students In 2009, 36 students completed Project Voice projects
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 277
Making a Bike Write: The special workshop was a collaboration with Neighborhood Bike Works Funding for this project was received in 2010, the project will pilot in 2011 Adult Programming: Our adult community forums provide a space to share ideas, artwork, concerns and writing Our forum discussions covered topics such as violent crime and incarceration and discussions were prompted by film screenings We had 45 adults to participate
(Grants $ 11,100) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		  
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a) . . . . . . . . . bullet 32 30,321
Part IVList of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees. List each one even if not compensated. (See the instructions for Part IV.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV . . . . . . . .
(a) Name and address (b) Title and average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Compensation
(If not paid,
enter -0-.) 		(d) Contributions to
employee benefit plans &
deferred compensation		 (e) Expense
account and
other allowances
Darcy Luetzow Sebright
Private
Philadelphia,PA19143
 Executive Director050.00 43,500 3,528  
Jonathan Weiss
Private
Haverford,PA19041
 Board President005.00 0    
Barbara Easley-Cox
Private
Philadelphia,PA19121
 Board Vice President005.00 0    
Walter Jordan-Davis
Private
Plainsboro,NJ08536
 Board Secretary001.00 0    
Robert Balazs
Private
Philadelphia,PA19146
 Board Treasurer002.00 0    
Bruce Schimmel
Private
Philadelphia,PA19106
 Board Treasurer002.00 0    
Aleth Star Bocasan
Private
Philadelphia,PA19125
 Board Member003.00 0    
Eli Goldblatt
Private
Philadelphia,PA19119
 Board Member003.00 0    
Wanda Brooks
Private
Philadelphia,PA19119
 Board Member001.00 0    
Yvonne King
Private
Philadelphia,PA19139
 Board Member001.00 0    
Michael Reid
Private
Philadelphia,PA19145
 Program Coordinator018.00 8,447    
Edward Swenson
Private
Philadelphia,PA19126
 Board Member003.00 0    
Lauren Macaluso
Private
Philadelphia,PA19147
 Volunteer Coordinator010.00 0    
Form 990-EZ (2010)
Form 990-EZ (2010)
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Part VOther Information(Note the statement requirements in the instructions for Part V.)YesNo Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V . . . .
33
Did the organization engage in any activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ..............
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the change on Schedule O (see instructions). ...................
34
 
No
35
If the organization had income from business activities, such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a (among others), but not reported on Form 990-T, explain in Schedule O why the organization did not report the income on Form 990-T. ........................
a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more or was it a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements?
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year? (see instructions) ........
35b
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N .............
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...............
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?
38a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved Click to see attachment.
38b
17,495
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9 ......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities ....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet0 ; section 4912 bullet0 ; section 4955 bullet0
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I. ....
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958 ..bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization ...................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T. .................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletPA
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletDARCY LUETZOW SEBRIGHT Telephone no. bullet (215) 236-1760
Located at bullet1430 W SUSQUEHANNA AVE
PHILADELPHIA,PA ZIP + 4bullet191211632
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside of the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year . . . bullet43
 
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds? If "Yes", Form 990 must be completed instead of
Yes
No
Form 990-EZ.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 must be completed instead of Form990-EZ. . . . . . . . .
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year? . . . . . . .
44c
 
No
d
If 'Yes' to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If ‘No,’ provide an explanation in Schedule O. . . . . . . . .
44d
 
 
45
Is any related organization a controlled entity of the organization within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 and Schedule R must be completed instead of Form990-EZ. . . . . . . . .
45
 
No
45a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 and Schedule R must be completed instead of Form990-EZ. .
45a
 
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. . . . . . . . . .
46
 
No
Form 990-EZ (2010)
Form 990-EZ (2010)
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Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts only. All section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must answer questions 47-49b and 52. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II . . . .
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E . . .
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? . . . .
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization? . . . . . . . . .
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $100,000 (b) Title and average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Compensation
 (d) Contributions to
employee benefit plans &
deferred compensation		 (e) Expense
account and
other allowances
NONE
50(f)
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
51(d)
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000 . . . . . . . bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ....................
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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if self-employed),
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May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
Form 990-EZ (2010)

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Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
TREE HOUSE BOOKS
 
Employer identification number

59-3802913
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3..            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           0
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
0 %
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .   16,381 67,040 77,106 121,015 281,542
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......   3,474 12,214 1,763 1,121 18,572
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.   19,855 79,254 78,869 122,136 300,114
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           300,114
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...   19,855 79,254 78,869 122,136 300,114
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..           0
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.           0
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.           0
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)           0
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).   19,855 79,254 78,869 122,136 300,114
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
0 %
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0 %
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TREE HOUSE BOOKS
 
Employer identification number

59-3802913
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

Fundraiser
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

  
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 19,196     19,196
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		19,196     19,196
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		       
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . 8,498     8,498
7 Food and beverages . . 674     674
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 2,764     2,764
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 11,936
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow -11,936
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data


Software ID: 10000149
Software Version: 2010.2.15
Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TREE HOUSE BOOKS
 
Employer identification number

59-3802913
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
(1) Gimme Shelter Dev Co-1430 Fit-Out Loan
 
Leasehold Improvements 		X   17,495 17,495   No Yes   Yes  
Total ...............Small Bullet $ 17,495
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Additional Data


Software ID: 10000149
Software Version: 2010.2.15




SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
TREE HOUSE BOOKS
 
Employer identification number

59-3802913
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Form 990-EZ Part III 28 Tutoring Time make a creative project. In 2010, we served 110 children.
Form 990-EZ Part III 29 Magazine Project to create writing, art and music projects. In 2010, we impacted 238 people.
Form 990-EZ Part III 30 Tree Shade Summer Project writing and performance projects. In 2010, we served 25 children, ages 7 to 17.
Form 990-EZ Part III 31 Junior Staff Member Project and interview process. In 2010, we trained 12 Junior Staff Members.
Form 990-EZ Part III 31 Between These Streets project. The project served 15 adolescents.
    Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Travel 395
    Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Supplies 11,032
    Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Telephone 1,553
    Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Bank Fees/On-Line Donation Processing Fees 70
    Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Board/Staff Development 3,069
    Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Insurance - Directors/Officers 595
    Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Licenses Permits 100
    Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Marketing 4,417
    Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Office Supplies Expenses 1,941
    Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20, Net Assets Prior Year Adjustments per 2010 Audit -5,750
    Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24, Other Assets Book Inventory Beginning of year 7,448, End of
    year 102
    Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24, Other Assets Leasehold Improvements Net Depreciation
    Beginning of year 16,124, End of year 0
    Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26, Liabilities Accounts Payable Beginning of year 10,290, End
    of year 17,910
    Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26, Liabilities Payroll Liabilities Beginning of year 1,487, End
    of year 1,073
    Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26, Liabilities Sales Tax Payable Beginning of year 86, End of
    year 33
    Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26, Liabilities Short Term Loans Beginning of year 1,500, End of
    year 0
    Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26, Liabilities Long Term Loans Beginning of year 24,125, End of
    year 17,495
    Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 31 Junior Volunteer Staff Program This program is designed to
    train our young adult members to use their reading, writing and creative skills to assist
    younger children in the community. These leaders completed an application and Grants and
    allocations 6,000, Program service expenses 4,349
    Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 31 Saturday Special Events Tree House hosts special events,
    including Community Parties, Open Mic Nights and Block Party Tables. These events provided
    outreach into our broader community. In 2010, these events reached 500 people. Grants and
    allocations 0, Program service expenses 236
    Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 31 Between These Streets Tree House worked with two other
    non-profits Mighty Writers and Centro Nueva Creacion on this pilot workshop. The project
    braided together adolescents from each of our organizations in a creative mapping Grants and
    allocations 0, Program service expenses 277
    Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 31 Making a Bike Write The special workshop was a collaboration
    with Neighborhood Bike Works. Funding for this project was received in 2010, the project will
    pilot in 2011. Grants and allocations 11,100, Program service expenses 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Additional Data


Software ID: 10000149
Software Version: 2010.2.15