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 12/2021, San Jose Public Library Foundation employed 61 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 12/2021, San Jose Public Library Foundation generated $7.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 42.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 29.6% 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.

Since 2018, San Jose Public Library Foundation has awarded 33 individual grants totaling $7,463,340. 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

2021

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
Dawn Coppin
Executive Di
$153,533
Constance Von Muehlen
Secretary
$0
Jason Papier
Chair
$0
Scott Whelton
Treasurer
$0
Roy Eitan
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 $2,281,126
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,933,535
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $296,421
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,214,661
Total Program Service Revenue$4,500
Investment income $81,568
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $29,234
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,329,963

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The San Jose Public Library Foundation has awarded $1,864,771 in support to 12 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY

PURPOSE: EMPOWER

$403,474

MT PLEASANT

PURPOSE: EDUCATE

$264,419

LUTHER BURBANK SCHOOL DISTRICT

PURPOSE: EDUCATE

$230,000

ALUM ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

PURPOSE: EDUCATE

$229,163

SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY

PURPOSE: EMPOWER

$159,303

SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY

PURPOSE: ENGAGE

$134,208
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that The San Jose Public Library Foundation has recieved totaling $1,676,569.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$610,950
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT SJ ASPIRES

$500,000
Kla-Tencor Foundation

Milpitas, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR TEEN CAMPS AND PROGRAMS

$150,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$133,656
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: Education

$126,250
Sunlight Giving

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: RENOVATIONS OF THE CHILDREN'S ROOM AT THE DR. ROBERTO CRUZ ALUM ROCK BRANCH LIBRARY

$75,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$601,969
Earnings$46,549
Admin Expense$7,390
Net Contributions$361,031
Grants-$5,000
Ending Balance$1,003,832

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