Minnesota Association Of Library Friends

Organization Overview

Minnesota Association Of Library Friends is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1982. 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. Minnesota Association Of Library Friends 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 12/2021, Minnesota Association Of Library Friends generated $42.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $43.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.6%) 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 990PF Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MEMBER COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION CONTINUES TO BE A PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND IS EVER-EXPANDING WITH SOCIAL MEDIA AND INTERNET - BASED COMMUNICATION CAPABILITIES. THE NEWSLETTER CONTINUES TO BE A PART OF THESE EFFORTS AND IS SENT TO 160 MEMBERS, LIBRARIES, AND LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION HAS BECOME A MORE IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF HOW THE ORGANIZATION KEEPS MEMBERS AND THE BROADER MINNESOTA LIBRARY COMMUNITIES INFORMED ABOUT DEVELOPMENTS AFFECTING LIBRARY FRIENDS AND THEIR LIBRARIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S GRANT OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSO MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH ALL THESE COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION SERVICES. NEWSLETTER PRODUCTION AND MAILING COSTS COMPRISED $1,932 OF THE TOTAL PROGRAM COST OF $8,261.


THE WORKSHOP PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2012 AND DELIVERS WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE STATE WHICH STRESS STRATEGY AND ACTION FOR LIBRARIES AND LIBRARY FRIENDS ORGANIZATIONS. IN 2019 FREE WORKSHOPS ENTITLED "STORMING THE FORTS: LIBRARY SERVICES ON THE MOVE" WERE PROVIDED IN THREE MINNESOTA COMMUNITIES. OVER 73 ATTENDEES LEARNED DIFFERENT WAYS TO SHARE THEIR LIBRARY STORIES AND GENERATE SUPPORT FOR THEIR PROGRAMS THROUGH EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY EFFORTS. PARTICIPANTS ALSO NETWORKED AND SHARED IDEAS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FACING SIMILAR CHALLENGES.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar $2,585
Interest on Savings $0
Dividends & Interest $9,829
Net Rental Income$0
Net Gain on Sale of Assets $26,528
Capital Gain Net Income $26,528
Net ST Capital Gain $0
Income Modifications $0
Profit on Inventory Sales $0
Other Income $3,045
Total Revenue $41,987

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Minnesota Association Of Library Friends has awarded $6,500 in support to 15 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FRIENDS OF THE AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY INC

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Austin, MN

PURPOSE: EVY NORDLEY AWARD FOR BEST PROJECT

$1,000

THE FRIENDS OF THE LAKEVILLE HERITAGE LIBRARY

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Lakeville, MN

PURPOSE: CHRIS D. OLSON EVENT & PROGRAMMING GRANT

$500

FRIENDS OF THE GRAND RAPIDS AREA LIBRARY

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Grand Rapids, MN

PURPOSE: EVY NORDLEY AWARD FOR BEST PROJECT

$500

FRIENDS OF THE ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY

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Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: COVID-19 RELIEF

$400

FRIENDS OF THE AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY INC

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Austin, MN

PURPOSE: COVID-19 RELIEF

$400

DULUTH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

PURPOSE: COVID-19 RELIEF

$400
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