Friends And Foundation Of The Northfield Public Library

Organization Overview

Friends And Foundation Of The Northfield Public Library is located in Northfield, MN. The organization was established in 2004. 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 And Foundation Of The Northfield Public 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 07/2022, Friends And Foundation Of The Northfield Public Library generated $87.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $19.4k during the year ending 07/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (35.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO SUPPORT THE NORTHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY WITH AWARENESS, EDUCATION, COOPERATION, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

COMMUNITY OUTREACH - THE FRIENDS SUPPORT OF THE LIBRARY'S OWN INITIATIVES INCLUDING PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION, BOOKS AND STARS SERIES OF EVENTS, BILINGUAL READING GROUPS FOR ADULTS, AND THE TEEN ADVISORY BOARD. TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION, THE FRIENDS TYPICALLY HOST 2-3 FUNDRAISING EVENTS EACH YEAR (THOUGH COVID-19 CONDITIONS IN 2021 ALTERED MANY PLANS). PLANS FOR AN IMPROV WORKSHOP ARE IN PALCE FOR FY 2022-23.


CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS. THIS IS A CORE AREA OF SUPPORT IN THE FRIENDS' MISSION (EARLY LITERACY). THE FRIENDS SUPPORTED TWO PROGRAMS. FIRST, THE LIBRARY HOSTS A SUMMER READING PROGRAM THAT REGULARILY ENROLLS HUNDREDS OF NORTHFIELD YOUNG PEOPLE. THEY COMMIT TO A READING PROGRAM, THEIR PROGRESS IS CELEBRATED WITH SMALL PRIZES, AND AGE GROUP ACTIVITES OVER THE COURSE OF THE SUMMER. SECOND, THE FRIENDS SUPPORT A LONG-STANDING LIBRARY PROGRAM THAT BRINGS NORTHFIELD FIRST-GRADERS TO THE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND INTRODUCES THEM TO ITS COLLECTIONS AND EQUIPS THEM WITH THEIR FIRST LIBRARY CARD. THE FRIENDS DEFRAY THE COST OF BUS TRANSPORT FOR AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.


THE FRIENDS HAVE A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THAT AWARDS MODEST SCHOLARSHIPS TO SENIORS AT AREA HIGH SCHOOLS (OR WHO HAVE BEEN HOMESCHOOLED) WHO HAVE SHOWN PARTICULAR DEDICATION TO THE PUBLIC LIBRARY THROUGH THEIR INVOLVEMENT AS A VOLUNTEER, TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER, PAGE, OR PROGRAM ASSISTANT. THE FRIENDS WORK WITH BOTH NORTHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL AND LIBRARY STAFF TO ADMINISTER THESE SCHOLARSHIPS, WHICH ARE USUALLY USED TO PAY FOR TEXTBOOKS. THIS YEAR, THE FRIENDS PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING 3,250, WHICH WERE DISTRIBUTED AMONG SEVEN STUDENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Susan Dean
Board Chair
$0
William L North
Vice-Chair
$0
Mary Steen
Secretary
$0
Lynne Young
Treasurer
$0
Eric Linder
Board Member
$0
Gary Miessler
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$64,939
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $27,372
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$64,939
Total Program Service Revenue$6,127
Investment income $2,441
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $14,018
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $87,525

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friends And Foundation Of The Northfield Public Library has recieved totaling $6.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$6
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$65,392
Earnings-$4,824
Admin Expense$1,203
Net Contributions$48,000
Ending Balance$107,365

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