Our Financials

First Book’s business model is designed for maximum efficiency. Ninety-six percent of our revenue is devoted to programmatic costs.

First Book Network

Comprises North America’s largest community of individual educators working on the frontlines with children in need at schools and programs across the U.S.

First Book Marketplace

Provides the First Book Network with 24-hour, year-round access to an award-winning repository of affordable and new books, educational resources, and basic necessities curated for kids in need ages 0-18.

First Book Research & Insights

Advances education and poverty research by generating original data that amplifies educators’ voices, drives First Book’s models and informs content on the First Book Marketplace.

First Book Accelerator

Turns current research and evidence-based strategies from leading experts into actionable tools that are shared with our network — so educators don’t have to wait months or years to use innovative best practices in their classrooms and programs.

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First Book reaches an average of 6.5 million children each year, transforming education through decades of experience and innovation. By leveraging data-driven strategies from the private sector, we tackle systemic barriers in education to create scalable, sustainable solutions that ensure every child has the resources they need to succeed.