Friends Of The Memphis & Shelby County Public Libraries is located in Memphis, TN. The organization was established in 1971. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Memphis & Shelby County Public Libraries 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, Friends Of The Memphis & Shelby County Public Libraries generated $292.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $282.5k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.3%) per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FACILITIES AND SERVICES OF MEMPHIS PUBLIC LIBRARIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BOOK SALES- BOOK SALES OCCUR ONLINE AND LOCALLY TWICE PER YEAR IN MAY AND OCTOBER AND ON SITE IN THE SECOND EDITION BOOK STORE.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT- WORKSHOP AND CONFERENCES THAT STAFF ATTEND DURING THE YEAR. SCHOLARSHIPS, PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES, AND TRAINING. EMPLOYEES ARE SPONSORED TO ATTEND LEADERSHIP MEMPHIS AND THE TENNESSEE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE.
CLOUD901 IS A TEEN LEARNING SPACE. THE LEARNING AVAILABLE TO TEENS FREE OF CHARGE IS ROBOTICS, MUSIC, AND ALL FORMS OF ARTS (MUSIC, POETRY, SPEECH, ACTING). THE SPACE INCLUDES A RECORDING STUDIO, INCLUDING VIDEO, AND IS FREE OF CHARGE TO ALL TEENS. THIS SPACE IS FUNDED BY THE FOL AND THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION ALONG WITH GRANTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Zach Harpole Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jared Myers President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jacque Jenkins Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Ann Mitchell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Carolyn Head North Branch Rep | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Dennis Midgett Member At Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $533 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $19,960 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,493 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $315,641 |
Investment income | -$44,512 |
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 | $292,914 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $217,167 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
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 | $7,294 |
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 | $5,796 |
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 | $1,461 |
Total functional expenses | $282,537 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,538 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $352,336 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,327 |
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 | $7,715 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $329,152 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $722,068 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $19,545 |
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 | $760 |
Other liabilities | $134,823 |
Total liabilities | $155,128 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $566,940 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $722,068 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friends Of The Memphis & Shelby County Public Libraries has recieved totaling $116.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $116 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Lexington Public Library Lexington, KY | $48,466,600 | $19,057,212 |
Montgomery City-County Public Library Montgomery, AL | $626,886 | $5,061,804 |
Fort Smith Public Library Fort Smith, AR | $2,977,372 | $3,424,796 |
Northwestern Regional Library Elkin, NC | $2,333,593 | $2,751,748 |
Rockingham Library Association Harrisonburg, VA | $9,275,406 | $2,755,751 |
Johnson City Public Library Johnson City, TN | $2,269,696 | $2,425,366 |
Danville Library Inc Danville, KY | $6,580,525 | $1,263,979 |
Northwest Georgia Regional Library Dalton, GA | $1,061,647 | $2,297,011 |
Public Library Of Johnston County And Smithfield Smithfield, NC | $1,928,759 | $1,465,964 |
Samuels Library Inc Front Royal, VA | $1,258,942 | $1,396,617 |
Jefferson County Library Cooperative Inc Birmingham, AL | $1,409,594 | $1,323,807 |
Smyth County Public Library Marion, VA | $606,051 | $1,163,430 |