Friends Of The Johnson County Library Inc is located in Lenexa, KS. The organization was established in 1973. 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 12/2023, Friends Of The Johnson County Library Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Johnson County Library 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 Johnson County Library Inc generated $304.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $269.5k during the year ending 12/2023. 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:
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THE PURPOSE OF THE FRIENDS OF JOHNSON COUNTY LIBRARY IS TO SUPPORT JOHNSON COUNTY LIBRARY BY PROMOTING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND INTEREST IN THE LIBRARYS FUNCTIONS, SERVICES, RESOURCES, AND NEEDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FRIENDS OF JOHNSON COUNTY LIBRARY (FJCL) OPERATES IN A SORT-TO-SELL FACILITY THAT PERMITS US TO HOLD BOOK SALES EVERY WEEKEND, AND ON THURSDAY EVENINGS DURING THE SUMMER. BOOK SALES PROVIDE VISIBILITY AND BUILD COMMUNITY FOR THE ORGANIZATION, VASTLY INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF THE LIBRARYS VOLUNTEER SERVICES PROGRAM, AND ENABLE RESIDENTS TO PURCHASE GENTLY-USED BOOKS AND AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS AT BARGAIN PRICES. BOOK DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ALL JOHNSON COUNTY LIBRARY LOCATIONS AS A LIBRARY SERVICE LINE; THE FRIENDS ABSORB THE COST OF PROCESSING THESE MATERIALS ALONG WITH ALL ITEMS WEEDED FROM THE COLLECTION. WEEDS OR EX-LIBRARY MATERIALS ARE SOLD WITH 50% OF NET SALES GOING BACK TO THE LIBRARY. WEEKLY DONATION DROP-OFF EVENTS ARE ALSO HELD TO IMPROVE ENGAGEMENT; DONATION DRIVES ARE HELD FOR TEAM-BUILDING AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS; AND THE ONLINE STOREFRONT CONTINUES TO OPERATE.
ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION'S FUNDRAISING EVENT, LIBRARY LETS LOOSE, WHICH OVER MANY YEARS HAS SUPPORTED LIBRARY NEEDS INCLUDING VOLUNTEER WEEK RECOGNITION EVENTS AND MATERIALS AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, LIBRARY ADULT PROGRAMS, STAFF DEVELOPMENT, CONTINUING EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, PURCHASE OF NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS, AND PROMOTION OF THE LIBRARY'S COLLECTIONS AND SERVICES.
IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL FRIENDS OF LIBRARIES WEEK, FJCL AWARDED 16 SCHOOL LIBRARIANS WORKING AT JOHNSON COUNTY TITLE 1 SCHOOLS $1600.00 WORTH OF KIDS BOOKS IN THE FORM OF FRIENDS GIFT CARDS, WHICH PERMITTED THE AWARDEES TO SHOP FRIENDS BOOK SALES AND SELECT MATERIALS AT TIMES AND PACES THAT WORKED BEST FOR THEM. FUNDS WERE RAISED FROM INDIVIDUAL DONORS TO COVER THE COSTS OF THESE GIFTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Shanta Dickerson Executive Director | 50 | $52,826 | |
Diane Carlisle Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Meier Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Curtiss Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marsha Daley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jodie Dietz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $24,211 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $18,103 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $255,719 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $246,180 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $298,033 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $6,208 |
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 | $304,241 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,000 |
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. | $52,826 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,563 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $61,682 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,760 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,670 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $650 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $13,620 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,550 |
Office expenses | $3,913 |
Information technology | $1,074 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $66,511 |
Travel | $1,154 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $892 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $248 |
Insurance | $1,928 |
All other expenses | $6,388 |
Total functional expenses | $269,491 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $259,712 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,973 |
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 | $1,106 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $266,791 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,944 |
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 | $4,999 |
Total liabilities | $7,943 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $258,848 |
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 | $266,791 |