Library Freedom Inc is located in Philadelphia, PA. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Library Freedom Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Library Freedom 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 12/2023, Library Freedom Inc generated $609.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 2 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $336.5k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE LIBRARY WORKERS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO TURN THEIR IDEALS INTO ACTION, FOCUSED ON ISSUES LIKE PRIVACY, INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM, AND INFORMATION DEMOCRACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023, LIBRARY FREEDOM PROJECT OFFERED UNIQUE AND HIGH DEMAND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AND CONTINUED TO BUILD OUR COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE ACROSS THE COUNTRY. IN MARCH, WE HIRED A NEW DEPUTY DIRECTOR. IN APRIL, WE STARTED A NEW MONTHLY NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTING LFP EVENTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS. WE LAUNCHED OUR REGIONAL HUB INITIATIVE, HOSTING COMMUNITY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN PHILADELPHIA, IOWA CITY, AND PORTLAND. IN SEPTEMBER, WE WON THE PRESTIGIOUS EFF AWARD FOR INFORMATION DEMOCRACY. AT THE END OF THE YEAR, WE FOCUSED ON NEW PROGRAMMATIC INITIATIVES INCLUDING WEBINARS COVERING PRIVACY AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS, AI AND ETHICS, AND VENDOR ACCOUNTABILITY.
IN 2023, LIBRARY FREEDOM PROJECT OFFERED UNIQUE AND HIGH DEMAND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AND CONTINUED TO BUILD OUR COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE ACROSS THE COUNTRY. IN MARCH, WE HIRED A NEW DEPUTY DIRECTOR. IN APRIL, WE STARTED A NEW MONTHLY NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTING LFP EVENTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS. WE LAUNCHED OUR REGIONAL HUB INITIATIVE, HOSTING COMMUNITY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN PHILADELPHIA, IOWA CITY, AND PORTLAND. IN SEPTEMBER, WE WON THE PRESTIGIOUS EFF AWARD FOR INFORMATION DEMOCRACY. AT THE END OF THE YEAR, WE FOCUSED ON NEW PROGRAMMATIC INITIATIVES INCLUDING WEBINARS COVERING PRIVACY AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS, AI AND ETHICS, AND VENDOR ACCOUNTABILITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alison Macrina Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $119,073 |
Kade Crockford President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Praveen Sinha Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Howard Besser Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Freddy Martinez Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Marisol Moreno Ortiz Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $101,521 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $504,054 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $605,575 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,000 |
Investment income | $2,503 |
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 | $609,078 |
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. | $119,073 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $93,950 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $10,430 |
Payroll taxes | $17,277 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $53,038 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,458 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,525 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,043 |
Office expenses | $2,300 |
Information technology | $2,128 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $6,260 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,101 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $146 |
Insurance | $3,136 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $336,486 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $661,093 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $102,503 |
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 | $3,158 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,094 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $780 |
Total assets | $772,628 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $772,628 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $772,628 |