Nonprofit · EIN 84-4575069
SAN ANTONIO FESTIVAL OF BOOKS INC
Also known as SAN ANTONIO BOOK FESTIVAL
Tax-exempt · SAN ANTONIO, TX 78212
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,078,545 | $1,024,931 | $53,614 | $1,995,410 | $140,207 | $1,855,203 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $990,142 | $988,469 | $1,673 | $1,918,243 | $207,663 | $1,710,580 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $919,007 | $865,840 | $53,167 | $1,747,435 | $163,007 | $1,584,428 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $564,991 | $528,306 | $36,685 | $1,543,163 | $83,853 | $1,459,310 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $886,159
- of which government grants
- $428,790
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $69,294
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $39,629
- Net income from fundraising events
- $115,567
- Other revenue
- $123,092
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $39,485
- Other salaries and wages
- $123,926
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $178,829
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $50
- Accounting fees
- $27,085
- Occupancy
- $57,527
- Travel
- $39,239
- Depreciation
- $4,118
- Program services (functional)
- $851,234
- Management and general (functional)
- $131,118
- Fundraising (functional)
- $42,579
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,918,243
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,995,410
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $140,207
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,855,203
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $13,485
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,382,965
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,840,203
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $15,000
- Gross receipts
- $1,423,734
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA AYRES | EXECUTIVE DIREC Officer | 40 | $35,169 | $4,316 |
| SHERRY LAYMAN | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY FLATO | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELA GONZALEZ DE SERNA | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN LUGALIA-HOLLON | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jean M Frazier | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE DODGE BIGLEY | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSIE SEELIGSON | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Welder Russo | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC CASTILLO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH AGATHER | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Solano | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ED SNYDER | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA MARTINEZ-FLORES | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY WATTS | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa C Sorola | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RICHEY WYATT | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YLIANA GONZALEZ | PAST EXEC DIREC Officer | 40 | $81,769 | $10,201 |
| KATY FLATO | SECRETARY/TREAS Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC CASTILLO | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELA GONZALEZ DE SERNA | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE DODGE BIGLEY | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jean M Frazier | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES PARRISH | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSIE SEELIGSON | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Welder Russo | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH AGATHER | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Solano | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY LAYMAN | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA MARTINEZ-FLORES | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY WATTS | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa C Sorola | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YLIANA GONZALEZ | EXECUTIVE DIREC Officer | 40 | $82,400 | $8,138 |
| KATY FLATO | SECRETARY/TREAS Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC CASTILLO | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELA GONZALEZ DE SERNA | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE DODGE BIGLEY | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeannie Frazier | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES PARRISH | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSIE SEELIGSON | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Welder Russo | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LELAND STONE | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH AGATHER | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Solano | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY LAYMAN | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA MARTINEZ-FLORES | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY WATTS | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa C Sorola | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YLIANA GONZALEZ | EXECUTIVE DIREC Officer | 40 | $92,162 | $7,052 |
| KATY FLATO | SECRETARY/TREAS Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY OBRIOTTI GREEN | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN ACEVEDO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE DODGE BIGLEY | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES LIFSHUTZ | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES PARRISH | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSIE SEELIGSON | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN VEXLER SHANNON | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LELAND STONE | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH AGATHER | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN STEWARD | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4007 MCCULLOUGH AVE 625, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78212-2420
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- STEPHANIE DODGE BIGLEY, 4007 McCullough Ave 625, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78212
- Signed the 990
- LISA AYRES, Executive Director
- Phone
- (210) 750-8951
- Website
- www.sabookfestival.org
- Return prepared by
- SCHUH BROWNE PC
Mission
THE SAN ANTONIO BOOK FESTIVAL UNITES READERS AND WRITERS IN A CELEBRATION OF IDEAS, BOOKS, LIBRARIES, AND LITERARY CULTURE.
Program accomplishments
- The San Antonio Book Festival celebrates national and local authors and their contributions to the culture of literacy, ideas, and imagination. The free, day-long event is a gift to visitors and the citizens of San Antonio, bringing books to life through author presentations, innovative panel discussions, and book sales and signings. Also included in this fun day of literary entertainment are family activities such as children's theater performances, a technology area, interactive play and art stations, and a selection of the city's famous food trucks. SABF generates more than $1 million for the city's economy.Expenses $806,842
- Authors in Schools is the year-round annual educational outreach program of the San Antonio Book Festival that pairs award-winning authors with underserved, low-income schools in our partner school districts to deliver presentations to hundreds of students, tell funny stories, share personal journeys, and describe the process of writing their books. All students in attendance receive a free, signed copy of the author's book to take home. Making a personal connection with an author can be the motivation kids need to jump start their imagination with books.Expenses $44,392
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-4575069
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,995,410
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,423,734
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,078,545 | $1,024,931 | $1,995,410 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $990,142 | $988,469 | $1,918,243 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $919,007 | $865,840 | $1,747,435 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $844,627 | $725,174 | $1,500,080 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $564,991 | $528,306 | $1,543,163 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 84-4575069).
Questions about SAN ANTONIO FESTIVAL OF BOOKS INC
- What is the EIN of SAN ANTONIO FESTIVAL OF BOOKS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAN ANTONIO FESTIVAL OF BOOKS INC is 84-4575069.
- Is SAN ANTONIO FESTIVAL OF BOOKS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to SAN ANTONIO FESTIVAL OF BOOKS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SAN ANTONIO FESTIVAL OF BOOKS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SAN ANTONIO FESTIVAL OF BOOKS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SAN ANTONIO FESTIVAL OF BOOKS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SAN ANTONIO FESTIVAL OF BOOKS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names STEPHANIE DODGE BIGLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAN ANTONIO FESTIVAL OF BOOKS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $35,169 (LISA AYRES, EXECUTIVE DIREC).
- How much revenue does SAN ANTONIO FESTIVAL OF BOOKS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,078,545, expenses of $1,024,931 and total assets of $1,995,410 at year end.
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