Friends Of The Pleasant Hill Library Inc, operating under the name Friends Book Store, is located in Pleasant Hill, CA. The organization was established in 1955. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, 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. Friends Book Store 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, Friends Book Store generated $531.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $291.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 26.8% per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE PLEASANT HILL (CA) COMMUNITY LIBRARY BY PURCHASING BOOKS AND FUNDING VARIOUS LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PAY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AT THE LIBRARY AND BUY SUPPLIES TO ENHANCE THESE PROGRAMS. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE, MAINLY CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS, PARTICIPATED AND BENEFITED.
EXPENSES FOR RUNNING THE BOOKSTORE WHICH PROVIDES REVENUE FOR OTHER PROGRAMS.
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE BRAND NEW MAKER SPACE AT THE NEW LIBRARY TO MAKE IT STATE OF THE ART. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE, MAINLY CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS, PARTICIPATED AND BENEFITED.
PURCHASE BOOKS AND MEDIA PRODUCTS FOR THE NEW COMMUNITY LIBRARY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Katherine Bracken Vice President Sales | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Eric Wall Director | Trustee | 30 | $0 |
Jennifer Neyes Vice President Communications | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Alisa Todd Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Weaver President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Gary Hook Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $207,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $26,100 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $195,708 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $233,600 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $293,562 |
Investment income | $4,785 |
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 | $531,947 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $122,790 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,525 |
Office expenses | $33,588 |
Information technology | $7,800 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $116,878 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,170 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $291,751 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $26,160 |
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 | $131,298 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $18,093 |
Total assets | $175,551 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $175,551 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $175,551 |