Friends Of The Multnomah County Library

Organization Overview

Friends Of The Multnomah County Library is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2017. 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 06/2022, Friends Of The Multnomah County Library employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Multnomah County Library 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 06/2022, Friends Of The Multnomah County Library generated $173.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (27.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $209.8k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (20.9%) per year over the past 3 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LIBRARY SUPPORT- THE FRIENDS FUNDS ONGOING LIBRARY PROGRAMS SUCH AS PAGETURNERS BOOK GROUPS AND NATIONAL LIBRARY WORKERS DAY, AND THE PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTION OF LARGE PRINT BOOKS BY LIBRARY OUTREACH SERVICES. THE PAGETURNERS PROGRAM IS A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM OF ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS HELD AT ALL MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARIES. THE 19 NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARIES HOST AT LEAST ONE BOOK GROUP PER MONTH AND ARE OPEN TO ALL. THIS YEAR, THE FRIENDS ALSO PROVIDED A GRANT TO THE LIBRARY TO SUPPORT A MARKETING PROGRAM TO ENGAGE COMMUNITIES OF COLOR THAT ARE NOT OTHERWISE CONNECTING TO THE LIBRARY.


BOOK SALES- THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE FRIENDS ACCEPT DONATIONS OF USED BOOKS, CD'S, VIDEOS, BOOKS ON CD'S, SHEET MUSIC, AND DVD'S WHICH WERE SOLD ONLINE THIS YEAR.


FRIENDS LIBRARY STORE- THE STORE, LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL LIBRARY, IS A GREAT FIND FOR BOOK LOVERS WHO ALSO LIKE TO SHOP. WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF CAREFULLY SELECTED LITERARY GIFTS AND QUALITY USED BOOKS, THE STORE FEATURE AN OUTSTANDING COLLECTION OF AFFORDABLE BOOKS, OREGON-THEMED SOUVENIRS AND UNUSUAL GIFTS. THE LITERATURE SECTION CONTAINS POPULAR FICTION, CLASSICS AND CHILDREN'S BOOKS. THERE ARE MANY TRADE PAPERBACKS AND HARDBOUND VOLUMES AS WELL AS FOLIO SOCIETY AND LEATHER-BOUND EDITIONS OF CLASSICS. THE NON-FICTION SECTIONS OF THE STORE ALSO INCLUDE BOOKS ON GARDENING, COOKING, ART, HISTORY, BIOGRAPHY, TRAVEL AND CURRENT EVENTS. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THIS PROGRAM WAS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED IN MARCH 2020 UNTIL SUCH TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS DETERMINE IT IS SAFE TO RESUME PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. THE STORE CONTINUED TO BE RELATIVELY INACTIVE DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jackie Starr
Executive Director
$22,146
Matt Berning
Director
$0
Whitney Jacobson
President
$0
Meryl Cole
Secretary
$0
Jordan Cole
Treasurer
$0
Patricia Carlin
Assistant Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$34,442
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$72,355
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$106,797
Total Program Service Revenue$30,522
Investment income $34,208
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 $173,869

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