Seattle Public Library Foundation

Organization Overview

Seattle Public Library Foundation is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1981. 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, Seattle Public Library Foundation employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seattle 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, Seattle Public Library Foundation generated $10.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.0m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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INSPIRE THE COMMUNITY'S PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT, ADVOCACY FOR, AND PRIDE IN THE LIBRARY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPRESENTED MORE THAN 7,600 DONORS IN 2021 WHO DECLARE THROUGH THEIR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS THAT THE LIBRARY IS A TREASURE IN OUR COMMUNITY. DONORS' COLLECTIVE INVESTMENTS ENHANCE LIBRARY COLLECTIONS, MAKE POSSIBLE FREE PROGRAMS AT LIBRARY BRANCHES, AND FUND NEW SERVICES TO HELP EVERYONE CONNECT TO RESOURCES THAT WILL BETTER THEIR LIVES. PRIVATE SUPPORT ALSO STRENGTHENS THE LIBRARY'S CAPACITY TO INNOVATE AND ADAPT TO CHANGE AND ALLOWS THE LIBRARY TO EXPERIMENT, EVALUATE THE RESULTS, AND INVEST RESOURCES IN AREAS THAT HAVE THE GREATEST IMPACT IN CREATING AN EQUITABLE SOCIETY WHERE ALL SEATTLE RESIDENTS CAN THRIVE. IN 2021, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED MORE THAN $4.9 MILLION IN GRANTS AND DIRECT PROGRAM SUPPORT, OF WHICH OVER $4.4 MILLION WAS IN CASH GRANTS AND SUPPORT TO THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY. THESE GRANTS SUPPORT SIX PATRON SERVICE PRIORITIES: COLLECTIONS AND RESOURCES; YOUTH AND FAMILY LEARNING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT; TECHNOLOGY AND ACCESS; REIMAGINED SPACES; AND SEATTLE CULTURE AND HISTORY. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS LIBRARY TRAINING, STAFF DEVELOPMENT, AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES TO HELP KEEP THE LIBRARY A LEADER IN ITS FIELD. THE LARGEST CASH GRANT, OVER $1.5 MILLION, SUPPORTED THE LIBRARY'S COLLECTIONS AND RESOURCES. THESE FUNDS ALLOWED THE LIBRARY TO PURCHASE BOOKS, EBOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS, DVDS, AND MUSIC FOR ALL AGES, AS WELL AS BOOKS AND MATERIALS FOR NUMEROUS LIBRARY PROGRAMS. CURRENTLY ONE IN EVERY FOUR ITEMS IN THE COLLECTION IS PURCHASED WITH FOUNDATION FUNDS. A GRANT OF OVER $708,000 SUPPORTED VARIOUS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING MOBILE SERVICES TO REACH PATRONS WITH BARRIERS TO VISITING BRANCHES, SUCH AS SENIORS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND ART PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE NONTRADITIONAL LIBRARY AUDIENCES. GRANTS OF OVER $799,000 IN THE TECHNOLOGY AND ACCESS ARENA SUPPORTED UPGRADED TECHNOLOGY, IMPROVED ACCESS TO LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR OPPORTUNITY COMMUNITIES, AND DIGITAL MEDIA LEARNING PROGRAMS.THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTED THE LIBRARY'S SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES, GIVING OVER $704,000 IN GRANT FUNDS TO SPONSOR PROGRAMS SUCH AS SUMMER OF LEARNING, HOMEWORK HELP, RAISING A READER, THE GLOBAL READING CHALLENGE, AND OTHER INITIATIVES TO HELP CHILDREN SUCCEED IN SCHOOL. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTED THE LIBRARY'S EFFORTS TO REIMAGINE ITS SPACES TO BETTER SERVE GROWING POPULATIONS WITH GRANTS TOTALING OVER $249,000 IN 2021. GRANTS TOTALING OVER $244,000 WERE PROVIDED FOR SPECIALIZED STAFF TRAINING, STRATEGIC SUPPORT, AND SEATTLE CULTURE AND HISTORY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jonna Ward
Chief Executive Officer
$197,427
B Kay Odrosky
Chief Finanical Officer
$162,840
Brian Lawrence
Deputy Executive Director
$153,554
Patricia Walker
President
$0
Justo Gonzalez
Vice President
$0
Tyler Preston Mickey
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$5,561,683
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,345,309
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,561,683
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,470,457
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $3,181,543
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $10,213,683

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Seattle Public Library Foundation has awarded $4,627,910 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

PURPOSE: SUPPORT LIBRARY'S PATRON SERVICE PRIORITIES

$4,533,839

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

PURPOSE: ENHANCE THE SEATTLE CULTURE AND HISTORY/SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

$82,080

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

PURPOSE: ENHANCE THE SEATTLE CULTURE AND HISTORY/SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

$10,000

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

PURPOSE: ENHANCE THE PATRON PROGRAM EXPERIENCE FOR HEARING-IMPAIRED ATTENDEES

$769

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

PURPOSE: ENHANCE THE SEATTLE CULTURE AND HISTORY/SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

$700

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

PURPOSE: ENHANCES PATRON PROGRAM EXPERIENCE FOR ATTENDEES BY PROVIDING REFRESHMENTS

$522
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Seattle Public Library Foundation has recieved totaling $21,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Peter A & Marion W Schwartz Fam Foundation Tr

Canandaigua, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$20,000
Jku Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: LITERACY SERVICES

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$68,542,342
Earnings$7,513,478
Net Contributions$1,379,656
Grants$2,205,741
Ending Balance$75,229,735

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