Fort Worth Public Library Foundation is located in Fort Worth, TX. The organization was established in 1994. 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, Fort Worth Public Library Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fort Worth Public 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, Fort Worth Public Library Foundation generated $489.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $548.2k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BENEFIT BOTH THE FORT WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE FORT WORTH COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, BUILDINGS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LIBRARY SUPPORT: THE FORT WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION RAISES PRIVATE FUNDS TO SUPPLEMENT PUBLIC FUNDING OF THE FORT WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY. DIVERSIFYING PRIVATE DONATIONS SUPPORT CAPITAL PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES, AND CRITICAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE TO FORT WORTHIANS OF ALL AGES AND DEMOGRAPHICS.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: THE FORT WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION PRODUCES TWO OF ITS OWN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: LAUNCHPAD AND THE CHILDRENS AUTHOR SERIES. LAUNCHPAD SUPPORTS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH FREE PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE ON THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS, INCLUDING HELP WITH ESSAY WRITING AND COLLEGE SELECTION. THE CHILDRENS AUTHOR SERIES ENGAGES RENOWNED AUTHORS AND ILLUSTRATORS TO GIVE PRESENTATIONS AT UNDERSERVED SCHOOLS IN FORT WORTH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Andrea Ash President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $115,443 |
John Mckenzie Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bond Malone Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jonathan Deweese Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Carter Cook Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Jacob Smith Asst Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $211,158 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $58,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $217,775 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $486,933 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2,987 |
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 | $489,920 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $127,939 |
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. | $115,443 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,946 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $142,957 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $19,398 |
Payroll taxes | $20,132 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,398 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,193 |
Office expenses | $66,138 |
Information technology | $24,323 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,352 |
Travel | $268 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $305 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $553 |
Insurance | $3,804 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $548,203 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $24,323 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,775,322 |
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 | $6,102 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,195 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $16,415 |
Total assets | $1,825,357 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,713 |
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 | $16,415 |
Total liabilities | $29,128 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $298,949 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,497,280 |
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 | $1,825,357 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Fort Worth Public Library Foundation has recieved totaling $199,028.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
William & Catherine Bryce Memorial Fund Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $50,000 |
Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust 8300283300 Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $26,957 |
Jacob & Terese Hershey Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: IN KIND DONATION - MULTIPLE ART PIECES | $25,500 |
Ann L Rhodes And Carol Greene Rhodes Charitable Tr Dallas, TX PURPOSE: APLIFY 817 & 3RD THURSDAY | $25,000 |
Pangburn Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $17,115 |
David L Tandy Foundation Pflugerville, TX PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $13,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
University Of Arkansas Foundation Inc Fayetteville, AR | $2,089,992,333 | $297,590,096 |
Texas A & M Research Foundation College Station, TX | $17,651,760 | $64,742,890 |
Tiger Athletic Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | $492,455,521 | $67,955,012 |
Vanguard Academy Pharr, TX | $58,411,993 | $65,696,988 |
Southwestern Medical Foundation Dallas, TX | $1,318,497,986 | $133,001,887 |
Unm Rainforest Innovations Albuquerque, NM | $22,586,721 | $58,002,418 |
University Of New Mexico Foundation Incorporated Albuquerque, NM | $270,142,035 | $53,815,950 |
University Of Texas Foundation Austin, TX | $88,879,484 | $47,692,096 |
L S U Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | $804,249,383 | $72,730,367 |
Southeastern Louisiana Area Health Education Center Natalbany, LA | $8,364,528 | $32,019,241 |
University Of Arkansas Fayetteville Campus Foundation Inc Fayetteville, AR | $748,157,500 | $15,686,060 |
Razorback Foundation Inc Fayetteville, AR | $72,537,377 | $26,130,749 |