Friends Of The New Orleans Public Library

Organization Overview

Friends Of The New Orleans Public Library is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 1957. 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 12/2021, Friends Of The New Orleans Public Library employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The New Orleans Public Library 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, Friends Of The New Orleans Public Library generated $367.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $332.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.8% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO COLLABORATE WITH THE NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC LIBRARY TO INFORM, ENRICH, AND EMPOWER THE DIVERSE GREATER NEW ORLEANS COMMUNITY THROUGH PROMOTING THE OPEN ACCESSIBILITY OF READING AND KNOWLEDGE IN A FREE SOCIETY. THROUGH ADVOCACY AND FUNDRAISING THE FRIENDS SOLICIT AND ALLOCATE

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE BEST BUY TEEN TECH CENTER IS AN INTEREST-BASED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR TEENS TO EXPERIMENT AND MASTER VARIOUS NEW TECHNOLOGIES WITH HELP FROM THEIR PEERS AND ADULT MENTORS. THEY CAN THEN SHARE THEIR WORK WITH OTHER TEENS ACROSS THE GLOBE THROUGH THE CLUBHOUSE NETWORK.THE CENTER IS EQUIPPED WITH TECHNOLOGY AND MULTIMEDIA TOOLS THAT CAN BE USED FOR MUSIC AND VIDEO PRODUCTION, INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMING, GRAPHIC DESIGN, AND MORE.THE BEST BUY TEEN TECH CENTER IS DESIGNED TO BE A SAFE, COMFORTABLE, AND ENGAGING SPACE FOR TEENS. MEMBERSHIP IS LIMITED TO YOUTH AGES 13 18. MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE A MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AND GET SIGNED PERMISSION FROM A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE.


FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC LIBRARY - THE ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDES FUNDING FOR ONGOING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR ALL AGES THROUGHOUT THE LIBRARY SYSTEM. THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM, BLACK HISTORY MONTH, AND STORY TIME ARE PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY FNOPL. MORE SPECIFICALLY, IT COVERS REFRESHMENTS, SPEAKER AND ENTERTAINER STIPENDS, CRAFT SUPPLIES, AND FOR PROMOTIONAL ITEMS.


READING PROGRAMS/BOOK DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM - THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS ONGOING LITERACY PROGRAMS, INCLUDING SUMMER READING, EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY, ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES BILINGUAL BOOKS AND STORY TIME. THE ORGANIZATION GIVES OVER 100,000 FREE BOOKS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS, NURSING HOMES, HOSPITALS, SHELTERS, ETC. AS PART OF ITS MISSION TO GET BOOKS INTO AS MANY HANDS AS POSSIBLE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Julie D Stetler
Executive Director
$62,571
Steve Martin
Treasurer
$0
Tracy Canavan
Secretary
$0
Jennifer Kitner
President
$0
Courtney Kearney
Vice President
$0
Jeanetta Bryant
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$15,715
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $47,065
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$207,106
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $60,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$269,886
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $13,024
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $84,115
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $367,025

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of The New Orleans Public Library has awarded $19,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Metairie, LA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ADULT LITERACY

$10,000

Baton Rouge, LA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS

$9,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friends Of The New Orleans Public Library has recieved totaling $500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Usdin-Weil Foundation

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: PURSUANT TO ORGANIZATIONS GOAL ACHIEVEMENT EFFORTS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO 501(C)(3)

$500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$102,893
Earnings$16,841
Admin Expense$543
Other Expense$3,754
Ending Balance$115,437

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