Friends Of The Millis Library is located in Millis, MA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Millis Library is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, Friends Of The Millis Library generated $23.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.4k during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.1%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EXTEND AND SUPPORT SERVICES OF THE MILLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AUTHOR, MUSIC AND POETRY EVENTS. THROUGHOUT THE CALENDAR YEAR, THE FRIENDS HELP SUPPORT LIBRARY PROGRAMMING FOR ALL LIBRARY PATRONS, INCLUDING GUEST SPEAKERS AND PERFORMERS. THIS BENEFITS ALL LIBRARY PATRONS BY PROMOTING ARTS AND CULTURAL EVENTS FREE OF CHARGE. APPROXIMATELY 5,000 PATRONS BENEFIT FROM THESE PROGRAMS.
PROVISION OF A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP TO A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE RESIDING IN MILLIS THAT INTENDS TO PURSUE LIBRARY SCIENCES OR HAS SUBSTANTIALLY CONTRIBUTED TO VOLUNTEER WORK AT THE MILLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY.
THE PURCHASE OF LIBRARY PASSES AND DISCOUNT PROGRAMS. THIS BENEFITS ALL LIBRARY PATRONS BY ALLOWING PATRONS TO USE THE PASS FOR ACCESS TO AREA MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL CENTERS. APPROXIMATELY 5,000 PATRONS USE THE PASSES ANNUALLY.
THE PURCHASE OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND SUPPLIES. THIS BENEFITS ALL LIBRARY PATRONS BY PURCHASING NEW OR REPLACING FURNITURE AND FIXTURES AND PROVIDING SUPPLIES FOR ONGOING USE BY PATRONS. APPROXIMATE 5,000 PATRONS BENEFIT FROM THESE PURCHASES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Meghan Gavaghan Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Arthur Payne Vice President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Sandra Elaine Scott President | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Julie Ackley Recording Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Jane Hardin Corresponding Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,544 |
Fundraising events | $13,929 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,642 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $23,115 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $23,115 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,050 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $12,185 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $142 |
Total functional expenses | $15,377 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,645 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $20,645 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $20,645 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $20,645 |