Friends Of The San Diego Public Library The
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $248.0k
- Investments
- $525.0k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 01/1979
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 95-3313747
Organization Overview
Friends Of The San Diego Public Library The is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1979. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The San Diego Public Library The 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 06/2021, Friends Of The San Diego Public Library The generated $248.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $261.2k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.8%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Friends Of The San Diego Public Library The has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $3,481,524. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATION TO ENHANCE THE SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FRIENDS OF THE SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY SUPPORTED THE LIBRARY SYSTEM'S SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THROUGH DONATIONS TO THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO'S MATCHING FUND PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES A 1:1 MATCH FOR DONATIONS UP TO $1 MILLION ANNUALLY, THUS DOUBLING THE IMPACT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S (FRIENDS') SUPPORT. THESE DONATIONS ENSURED THAT THE FULL $1 MILLION MATCHING AMOUNT WAS CAPTURED TO SUPPORT ELIGIBLE PURCHASES OF MATERIALS (BOOKS, MEDIA, ELECTRONIC RESOURCES, DATABASES, ETC.), LIBRARY PROGRAMS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES, AND FURTHERMORE HELPED PROMOTE EQUITY AMONG THE 36 LIBRIARIES, AS HALF OF THE FUNDS DERIVED FROM THE CITY MATCH ARE REDISTRIBUTED AMONG THE BRANCH LIBRARIES HAVING THE FEWEST RESOURCES AND THUS GREATEST NEEDS.
THE FRIENDS OF THE SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY SUPPORTED THE LIBRARY SYSTEM'S SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THROUGH DIRECT CONTRIBUTIONS OF $22,533 TO FUND LIBRARY MATERIALS (BOOKS, MEDIA, ETC.), PROGRAMS AT THE LIBRARIES, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER NEEDS, WHICH WERE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR USE OF MATCHING FUNDS. THERE WERE ALSO $2,500 IN SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTED.
THE FRIENDS OF THE SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY, AS A KEY PARTNER OF THE "LIBRARIES TRANSFORM SD" COALITION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION AND THE BOARD OF LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS, ENGAGED IN EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY DURING THE CITY BUDGET PROCESS TO REVERSE THREATENED LARGE CUTS IN FUNDING, LEADING TO RESTORATION OF LIBRARY HOURS, AND TO SECURE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR MATERIALS AND PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christa Gush 1st Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Joan Reese President | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Judy Kravetz 2nd Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Isabel Schechter Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrea Gabel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Bob Kavanaugh Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $21,664 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,642 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $90,852 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $117,158 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $8,662 |
| 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 | $122,173 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $247,993 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $228,714 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,500 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,529 |
| Information technology | $3,479 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $910 |
| Insurance | $7,667 |
| All other expenses | $2,962 |
| Total functional expenses | $261,167 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $549,112 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $594,605 |
| 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 | $2,128 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $525,027 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $77,961 |
| Total assets | $1,748,833 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13 |
| 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 | $13 |
| 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 | $1,748,820 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,748,833 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of The San Diego Public Library The has awarded $228,714 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Diego, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ADVOCACY AND BENEFIT OF SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY | $206,706 |
THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO PURPOSE: LIBRARY PROGRAM BOOKS AND MATERIALS | $22,008 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Friends Of The San Diego Public Library The has recieved totaling $1,425.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Sempra Energy Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $1,250 |
Margaret A Cargill Foundation Eden Prairie, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $75 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Cedar Mill Community Library Association Of Washington County Portland, OR | $2,777,165 | $5,197,203 |
The San Jose Public Library Foundation San Jose, CA | $11,266,259 | $7,329,963 |
City Arts And Lectures Inc San Francisco, CA | $4,629,816 | $1,224,038 |
Friends Of The Sacramento Public Library Sacramento, CA | $926,966 | $377,500 |
Sacramento Literacy Foundation Sacramento, CA | $1,770,459 | $527,534 |
The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Foundation Inc Corvallis, OR | $2,504,899 | $545,635 |
Friends Of The Phoenix Public Library Inc Phoenix, AZ | $319,974 | $405,881 |
Friends Of The Huntington Beach Public Library Huntington Beach, CA | $2,420,660 | $985,580 |
Friends Of The Palo Alto Public Library Palo Alto, CA | $559,670 | $403,008 |
Friends Of The San Diego Public Library The San Diego, CA | $1,748,833 | $247,993 |
Friends Of The Glendora Library Glendora, CA | $1,860,675 | $281,407 |
Friends Of The Berkeley Public Library Inc Berkeley, CA | $310,544 | $266,875 |