Friends Of The Sun City Libraries Inc is located in Sun City, AZ. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (B70) the organization is classified as: Libraries, 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 Sun City Libraries 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 12/2023, Friends Of The Sun City Libraries Inc generated $88.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $97.5k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.9%) per year over the past 9 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
TO ENHANCE THE SUN CITY, AZ AREA COMMUNITY THROUGH SUPPORT FOR SUN CITY LIBRARIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDING VOLUNTEER AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE SUN CITY BRANCH LIBRARY AND THE FAIRWAY LIBRARY IN SUN CITY. PROVIDE BOOKS TO OTHER CHARITIES AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE. THE BOOKSTORE SPONSORS SPECIAL EVENTS WITH AUTHORS TO ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH AND USE THE LIBRARIES.UPON REQUEST, VOLUNTEERS VISIT GROUP LIVING FACILITIES TO PRESENT MEMORY CARE ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS FOR THE RESIDENTS
OPERATION OF A BOOKSTORE SELLING BOOKS THAT ARE DONATED BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS THOSE NOT NEEDED BY THE LIBRARIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Diane Lathrop Board Member Until July 2023 | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Maria Lafayette Board Member Until Sept 2023 | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Noelie Graham Board Member Until Dec 2023 | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennie O'leary Board Member Until Dec 2023 | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sheri Sharp Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Irene Nathanson Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $34,751 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $34,094 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $34,751 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $97,537 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$43,601 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $88,687 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $33,223 |
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 | $1,538 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $40,844 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,702 |
Office expenses | $7,725 |
Information technology | $1,031 |
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 | $4,505 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,544 |
All other expenses | $1,342 |
Total functional expenses | $97,454 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,957 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,290,116 |
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 | $30,000 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,015,579 |
Investments—other securities | $745,010 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,108,662 |
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 | $5,108,662 |
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 | $5,108,662 |
Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of The Sun City Libraries Inc has awarded $127,293 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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MARICOPA COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM PURPOSE: PURCHASE FURNITURE, COMPUTERS, SUBSCRIPTIONS, SUPPORT FOR READING PROGRAM AND OTHER SPECIFIC ITEMS AS NEEDED. | $122,293 |
SUN CITIES AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF JUBILEE GALA IV | $5,000 |