Books For Africa, Inc.
Saint Paul, MN
- UEI
- LNJLY1MMJLR5
- CAGE
- 5RYE1
- Primary NAICS
- 813219 Other Grantmaking and Giving Services
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 717 Prior Ave N b, St Paul, MN 55104, USA
- Website
- booksforafrica.org
- Founded
- 1988
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Commercial & Professional Services
- Commercial Services & Supplies
- Business Supplies
- SIC code
- 59 Miscellaneous Retail
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean freight - fiscal year 2024 ocean freight - 2024/2025 | Office of the Assistant Administrator | $290,000 | |
| For djibouti book shipment with the total cost of $16,000 | US Mission in Ethiopia | $14,439 | |
| Ocean freight - fiscal year 2021 ocean freight - 2022/2023 | Office of the Assistant Administrator | $185,000 | |
| OFR 2020/2021 | Office of the Assistant Administrator | $41,076 | |
| To assist the national library and archive services (nlas) of namibia with the receipt and transportation of a… | US Embassy Windhoek | $3,000 |
About Books For Africa, Inc.
Books For Africa, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that has been shipping donated text and library books to the African continent since 1988. They have shipped over 35 million books to 49 different countries. In addition to books, they also ship computers and other educational materials.
Through federal contract awards, Books For Africa, Inc. has provided book shipment services to support USAID's mission in Africa. Most recently, in July 2022, USAID Ethiopia awarded Books For Africa a $16,000 firm fixed price purchase order with no set-aside to complete a shipment of donated books and educational materials to Djibouti by February 2023. As the prime contractor, Books For Africa organizes and funds the ocean freight to deliver these humanitarian commodities overseas.
Books For Africa, Inc. has received multiple grant awards through USAID's Ocean Freight Reimbursement (OFR) program (CFDA 98.003) to support the ocean freight costs of shipping donated books, computers, and other educational materials overseas for use in development and humanitarian assistance programs. For fiscal year 2024, USAID's Bureau for Management Office of the Chief Financial Officer awarded Books For Africa a $155,000 OFR project grant to reimburse shipments to Haiti. Previously, USAID provided $185,000 in OFR grants for shipments to Nigeria from 2021-2023, and $41,076 for shipments from 2020-2022. Through these grants, Books For Africa acts as the prime recipient coordinating the logistics and overseas distribution of the educational materials.
Quick answers
What is Books For Africa, Inc.'s UEI?
Books For Africa, Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is LNJLY1MMJLR5.
What is Books For Africa, Inc.'s CAGE code?
Books For Africa, Inc.'s CAGE code is 5RYE1.
What is Books For Africa, Inc.'s primary NAICS code?
Books For Africa, Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 813219 (Other Grantmaking and Giving Services).
Where is Books For Africa, Inc. located?
Books For Africa, Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 717 Prior Ave N b, St Paul, MN 55104, USA.
Is Books For Africa, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Books For Africa, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through October 17, 2026.
What is Books For Africa, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Books For Africa, Inc.'s most recent federal grant award is Ocean freight - fiscal year 2024 ocean freight - 2024/2025 (7200AA23GR00041), from Office of the Assistant Administrator, on October 1, 2023.
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