The San Jose Public Library Foundation

Organization Overview

The San Jose Public Library Foundation is located in San Jose, CA. The organization was established in 1997. As of 12/2022, San Jose Public Library Foundation employed 71 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. San Jose 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 12/2022, San Jose Public Library Foundation generated $12.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 45.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 32.9% per year over the past 8 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.

Since 2018, San Jose Public Library Foundation has awarded 46 individual grants totaling $9,372,993. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES ADVOCACY AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO SAN JOSES PUBLIC LIBRARIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EDUCATE: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A VARIETY OF EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS THAT SERVE RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES, FROM INFANTS TO SENIOR ADULTS, MAKING EVERY LIBRARY A CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING AND INCLUDES THE CODING5K, WEE PROGRAMS, SAN JOSE LEARNS, PARTNERS IN READING, CAREER ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL, AND WORKING SCHOLARS PROGRAMS.


ENGAGE: THE FOUNDATION ENHANCES THE LIBRARY'S ROLE AS THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY, STRENGTHENING ITS FUNCTION AS A DEPENDABLE AND VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOOD GATHERING PLACE, A TRUSTED HUB FOR SHARING IDEAS, RESOURCES, AND INFORMATION AND INCLUDES THE BRANCH SUPPORT, ART AND CULTURE, TEENHQ, SUMMER LEARNING, AND SJ ENGAGE PROGRAMS.


EMPOWER: THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS ENVISION TRUE EQUITY BY FORTIFYING COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN DEMOCRACY, BOLSTERING THEIR ABILITY TO MOVE ALONG LIFE'S PATH OR TO CHART A NEW COURSE ENTIRELY AND INCLUDES THE SJ ACCESS, SJ ASPIRES, SJPL WORKS, RESILIENCE CORPS, FAMILY, FRIEND, AND NEIGHBOR (FFN) CAREGIVER SUPPORT NETWORK PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Scott Whelton
Chair
$0
Lupita Garcia-Reilley
Vice Chair
$0
Rebecca Lee
Secretary
$0
Roy Eitan
Treasurer
$0
Marco Alvarez
Member
$0
Stephanie Birondo
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $11,316,087
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,237,191
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $110,314
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$12,553,278
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $163,961
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$198,133
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $12,519,106

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The San Jose Public Library Foundation has awarded $1,909,653 in support to 13 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY

PURPOSE: EMPOWER

$193,338

SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY

PURPOSE: EDUCATE

$144,791

SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY

PURPOSE: ENGAGE

$15,807

SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY

PURPOSE: EDUCATE

$20,461

SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY

PURPOSE: EMPOWER

$88,256

ALUM ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

PURPOSE: EDUCATE

$263,440
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
The San Jose Public Library Foundation
San Jose, CA
$12,519,106
Cedar Mill Community Library Association Of Washington County
Portland, OR
$5,333,362
City Arts And Lectures Inc
San Francisco, CA
$1,791,050
Friends Of The Sacramento Public Library
Sacramento, CA
$732,439
Sacramento Literacy Foundation
Sacramento, CA
$1,426,935
Friends Of The San Diego Public Library The
San Diego, CA
$697,422
Friends Of The Phoenix Public Library Inc
Phoenix, AZ
$352,924
Friends Of The Palo Alto Public Library
Palo Alto, CA
$450,379
Menlo Park Friends Of The Library
Menlo Park, CA
$151,209
Friends Of The Berkeley Public Library Inc
Berkeley, CA
$266,023
Friends Of The Calaveras County Library
San Andreas, CA
$219,143
Friends Of The Glendora Library
Glendora, CA
$357,632
Friends Of Newport Beach Public Library
Newport Beach, CA
$227,675
Friends Of The Lompoc Public Library System
Lompoc, CA
$220,897
Friends Of The Camarillo Library
Camarillo, CA
$182,613
Friends Of The Sedona Library
Sedona, AZ
$218,712
Friends Of The Eugene Public Library
Eugene, OR
$0
Friends Of The Library Of Los Altos And Community Inc
Los Altos, CA
$243,903
Friends Of The Whittier Public Library
Whittier, CA
$0
Larkspur Library Endowment Fund And Foundation
Larkspur, CA
$47,568
Friends Of The Chinatown Library
Los Angeles, CA
$131,530
Friends Of The Palm Springs Library Inc
Palm Springs, CA
$106,439
The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Foundation Inc
Corvallis, OR
$853,255
Douglas County Library Foundation
Roseburg, OR
$85,288
Friends Of The Fallbrook Library
Fallbrook, CA
$156,427

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