Baldwin County Library Cooperative Inc is located in Robertsdale, AL. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B70) the organization is classified as: Libraries, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Baldwin County Library Cooperative Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Baldwin County Library Cooperative 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 09/2022, Baldwin County Library Cooperative Inc generated $368.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $317.1k during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
THE MISSION OF THE BALDWIN COUNTY LIBRARY COOPERATIVE, INC. (BCLC) IS TO IMPROVE LIBRARY SERVICE THROUGHOUT BALDWIN COUNTY AND TO ENSURE ALL CITIZENS ACCESS TO INFORMATION RESOURCES ADEQUATE TO MEET THEIR PROFESSIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS. BCLC WILL WORK TOGETHER WITH MEMBER LIBRARIES AND THROUGH OUTREACH SERVICES TO FULFILL THIS MISSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BCLC IS A VOLUNTARY, COOPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP NETWORK OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN BALDWIN COUNTY, ALABAMA. IN SUPPROT OF THE MEMBER LIBRARIES, BCLC WILL PROVIDE A RANGE OF SERVICES TO MEET MEMBER LIBRARY NEEDS. ELEVATING ALL LIBRARIES IN THE COUNTY TO MEET THE ALABAMA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION STANDARDS FOR ALABAMA PUBLIC LIBRARIES IS A CONTINUING OBJECTIVE. THE PUBLIC LIBRARY, AS AN INSTITUTION, IS A UNIQUE SOCIAL PHENOMENON WHOSE IMPACT AFFECTS ALL LEVELS OF SOCIETY. AS PART OF THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT STRUCTURE, THE PUBLIC LIBRARY IS CENTRAL TO THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY. TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING THE WAY WE COMMUNICATE AND THE WAY WE FIND AND MAKE USE OF THE INFORMATION WE NEED. IT IS THE PUBLIC LIBRARY'S ROLE TO IDENTIFY THE NEEDS OF THEIR COMMUNITY AND THEN TO PROVIDE PUBLIC ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE IN WHATEVER FORM IT TAKES, INCLUDING TECHNOLOGY WHEN APPROPRIATE. BCLC WILL CONTINUE TO PURSUE THE GOALS ESTABLISHED BY OUR TECHNOLOGY PLAN, AND IMPLEMENT AS MANY OF THE SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES AS POSSIBLE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brenda Pierce Board Member | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Chad Yarbrough Chairman | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Shirley Stephens Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Diane Sims Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Betty Wood Board Member | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $293,156 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $49,474 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $48,637 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $342,630 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $26,024 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$263 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $368,431 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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 | $163,817 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $19,915 |
Payroll taxes | $13,114 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,631 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,500 |
Office expenses | $1,854 |
Information technology | $17,338 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,510 |
Travel | $43 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $561 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,540 |
Insurance | $7,927 |
All other expenses | $9,479 |
Total functional expenses | $317,058 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $106,854 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $20,389 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $67,891 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $195,134 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,820 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,620 |
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 | $15,008 |
Total liabilities | $19,448 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $167,653 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,033 |
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 | $195,134 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Baldwin County Library Cooperative Inc has recieved totaling $113,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Impact 100 Baldwin County Fairhope, AL PURPOSE: PURCHASE BOOKMOBILE | $93,000 |
Snook Foundation Foley, AL PURPOSE: ENABLE RECIPIENT TO PURCHASE A TECHMOBILE | $20,000 |
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