St Louis County Library Foundation

Organization Overview

St Louis County Library Foundation is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 2000. 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. St Louis County Library Foundation 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, St Louis County Library Foundation generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $812.9k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY BY GENERATING PRIVATE RESOURCES AND PROMOTING READING AND LITERACY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH PROGRAMS WHICH GIVE FREE BOOKS TO PRESCHOOL-AGED AND DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN, THROUGH THE READ ST. LOUIS PROGRAM, WHICH IS A CITY-COUNTY WIDE READING INITIATIVE, AND BY BRINGING IN MAJOR AUTHORS TO SPEAK ABOUT THEIR WORKS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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A GOAL OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO ENRICH THE LIBRARY'S EDUCATIONAL MISSION. SLCL HAS PARTNERED WITH SEVEN ST. LOUIS AREA HOSPITALS AND CLINICS: SSM DEPAUL HEALTH CENTER, ST. CLARE, MISSOURI BAPTIST, ST. MARY'S, ST. LUKE'S, MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH, AND MERCY HOSPITAL ST. LOUIS. IN 2021, EVERY BABY BORN AT THOSE HOSPITALS RECEIVES A BAG FILLED WITH A BOARD BOOK, A CARDINALS BEANIE, A VOUCHER FOR TWO CARDINALS TICKETS, AS WELL AS INFORMATION ON EARLY LITERACY AND A ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY CARD. AN INVITATION IS TIED ONTO THE BAG, AND IF PARENTS FILL OUT THE CARD, THE BABY IS INVITED BACK TO THE LIBRARY AROUND HIS/HER FIRST BIRTHDAY FOR A CELEBRATION WHERE HE/SHE WILL RECEIVE ANOTHER BOOK TO ADD TO HIS/HER PERSONAL LIBRARY.


EXCEL ADULT HIGH SCHOOL OFFERS ST. LOUIS RESIDENTS AGED 23 AND OLDER THE CHANCE TO EARN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND CAREER CERTIFICATE, OPENING THE DOOR TO NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES.


THE FOUNDATION FURTHER PROMOTES READING BY HOSTING EVENTS WITH NOTED AUTHORS.


THE MISSION OF THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY IS TO PROVIDE THE RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO ENRICH MINDS, ENHANCE LIVES AND EXPAND PERSPECTIVES. THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO KEEPING OUR PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM STRONG AND VIBRANT, THEREBY ENSURING A BRIGHTER FUTURE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brian Davies
President
$0
Jim Wood
Treasurer
$0
Linda Legg
Secretary
$0
Gerald Jehling
Vice President (resigned As Of Dec-21)
$0
Jodi Alfermann
Director
$0
Apollo Carey
Director (as Of Nov-21)
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$180,757
Fundraising events$192,225
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,380,198
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $56,167
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,753,180
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $32,747
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$39,857
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$7,837
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,738,233

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, St Louis County Library Foundation has awarded $112,500 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ST LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY

PURPOSE: THORNHILL BRANCH CHILDREN'S GARDEN

$52,500

ST LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY

PURPOSE: MID-COUNTY BRANCH CHILDREN'S AREA

$30,000

ST LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY

PURPOSE: STAFF RECOGNITION AND DEVELOPMENT

$20,000

ST LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY

PURPOSE: SUMMER READING CLUB

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that St Louis County Library Foundation has recieved totaling $82,546.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$23,870
St Louis Community Foundation

St Louis, MO

PURPOSE: GIVE STL DAY GRANT

$18,190
Shanbrom Fam Foundation

Ojai, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF LIBRARY PROGRAMS

$7,500
St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated

St Louis, MO

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$6,700
Norman J Stupp Foundation

Clayton, MO

PURPOSE: INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

$6,000
Employees Community Fund Of The Boeing Company

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT

$5,150
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$59,655
Ending Balance$59,655

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