Save Our Libraries Institute is located in Biddeford, ME. According to its NTEE Classification (B05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Save Our Libraries Institute 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, Save Our Libraries Institute generated $698.8k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $246.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 236.7% per year over the past 2 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SAVE OUR LIBRARIES INSTITUTE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT CHAMPIONS THE RIGHT TO EQUITABLE ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER LIBRARIES TO TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR DIGITAL FUTURES. WE HOLD EVENTS, RUN PROGRAMS IN TECHNOLOGY AND ACCESS, WRITE POSITION PAPERS AND OPINION PIECES IN THE PRESS, WORK ON POLICY ISSUES WITH OUR COALITION, AND PARTNER WITH A VARIETY OF ORGANIZATIONS TO FURTHER OUR MISSION OF EQUITABLE ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE IN THE SERVICE OF THE PUBLIC GOOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCHING AND STUDYING TOPICS OF IMPORTANCE TO LIBRARIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennie Halperin Exec. Dir. | 40 | $152,272 | |
Kyle Courtney Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Meikle Hall Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Caroline Taylor Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Heather Joseph Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jill Hurst-Wahl Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $698,829 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $698,829 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $698,829 |
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. | $152,272 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $76,136 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $410 |
Payroll taxes | $11,493 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $8,966 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $62,490 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,174 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,608 |
All other expenses | $55 |
Total functional expenses | $246,308 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $472,606 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $472,606 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $263 |
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 | $263 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $472,343 |
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 | $472,606 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Save Our Libraries Institute has recieved totaling $100,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Kahle-Austin Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Measured Progress Inc Dover, NH | $0 | $29,790,166 |
Open Library Of Richmond Inc Biddeford, ME | $39,481,984 | $15,433,911 |
New Hampshire Learning Initiative Inc Hampton, NH | $2,353,198 | $2,093,786 |
Educate Maine Portland, ME | $1,112,374 | $852,659 |
The Maine Heritage Policy Center Portland, ME | $318,158 | $1,075,647 |
Mdm Observatory Consortium Inc Hanover, NH | $1,512,968 | $518,051 |
Tidemark Institute Inc Damariscotta, ME | $201,124 | $246,268 |
Save Our Libraries Institute Biddeford, ME | $472,606 | $698,829 |
Education Action Forum Of Maine Portland, ME | $124,334 | $0 |
Independent School Gender Project North Conway, NH | $100,546 | $0 |