Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc is located in Wheat Ridge, CO. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc 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 12/2022, Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc generated $612.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $628.7k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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

THE JEFFERSON COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND ENRICH THE CAPABILITIES, RESOURCES AND SERVICES OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY THROUGH FUNDRAISING AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS THAT BENEFIT OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LITERACY AND READING THE ANNUAL SUMMER READING PROGRAM PROMOTES READING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS SO THEY DON'T LOSE THEIR LITERACY SKILLS - SOMETHING KNOWN IN EDUCATIONAL CIRCLES AS THE "SUMMER SLIDE." THE PROGRAM ALSO ENCOURAGES PARENTS AND OTHER ADULTS TO PARTICIPATE AND SERVE AS READING ROLE MODELS. SCHOOLS ARE ALSO PART OF THE PROGRAM, AND JCLF PROVIDES CASH PRIZES TO FIVE JEFFCO SCHOOLS (RANGING FROM ELEMENTARY TO HIGH SCHOOL) FOR THE STUDENT POPULATION THAT READS THE MOST NUMBER OF MINUTES DURING THE EIGHT-WEEK PROGRAM. EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY JCLF HELPS SUPPORT VARIOUS PROGRAMS UNDER THIS UMBRELLA, INCLUDING: RAISE A READER, 1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN AND BABIES FIRST BOOKS. RAISE A READER PROVIDES A SERIES OF LIBRARY-SPONSORED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGE PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO SING, WRITE, READ, PLAY AND TALK - ACTIVITIES THAT ENGAGE AND ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO GAIN ESSENTIAL EARLY LITERACY SKILLS. 1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN IS A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 0-5, AND ONE THAT PROMOTES PRE-READING ABILITIES (BY HAVING FAMILIES READ TOGETHER) AND ASSISTS PARENTS/CAREGIVERS IN SELECTING APPROPRIATE READING MATERIALS AND IN SERVING AS THEIR CHILD'S FIRST TEACHER. BABIES FIRST BOOKS IS AN EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM AIMED AT NEW AND FIRST-TIME PARENTS IN JEFFCO. FREE BOOKS OF NURSERY RHYMES (IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH) ARE DISTRIBUTED VIA HOSPITALS, WIC, HEALTH CLINICS, ETC., WITH A GOAL TO ENCOURAGE READING TO INFANTS AS A WAY TO DEVELOP A CHILD'S COMPREHENSION OF LANGUAGE AND A WAY TO PROMOTE THE SPECIAL BOND BETWEEN PARENTS AND BABIES.


VOLUNTEER SUPPORT: PROVIDES OVERSIGHT AND RECOGNITION OF THE FRIENDS OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP GROUP AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS THAT ASSIST WITH THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ana Rojas-Artica
President
$0
Deborah Deal
Vice-Pres
$0
Linda Fleming
Secretary
$0
Ron Benson
Treasurer
$0
Caleb Amyot
Director
$0
Cleo Arellano
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$12,216
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$185,419
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $4,301
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$197,635
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $36,941
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $227,845
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $149,454
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $612,173

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