La County Library Foundation is located in Downey, CA. The organization was established in 2019. 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. LA County 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 12/2023, LA County Library Foundation generated $409.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $383.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.4% per year over the past 8 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:
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LA COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING FOR LA COUNTY LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND LOCATIONS, AND ALSO CONDUCTED EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND AWARENESS BUILDING ABOUT LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES.IN ANOTHER TURBULENT YEAR, LA COUNTY LIBRARY SHONE BRIGHT - A CORNERSTONE OF THE COMMUNITY - PROVIDING TANGIBLE RESOURCES, TRUSTWORTHY INFORMATION, A SAFE PLACE, AND HOPE.LA COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION, WITH ITS GENEROUS DONORS, WERE PART OF THAT - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES SERVED BY 86 LIBRARIES STRETCHING ACROSS MORE THAN 3,000 SQUARE MILES.SUPPORT FROM THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION MADE A DIFFERENCE:- ENCOURAGING LITERACY AND BATTLING ISOLATION WITH THE LIBRARY'S SUMMER DISCOVERY PROGRAM TO ENGAGE ALL AGES - FROM BABIES AND TODDLERS TO OLDER ADULTS - IN READING, PROGRAMS, AND USING LIBRARY RESOURCES. EXPLORING NATURE THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY WITH VIRTUAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH (STEAM) PROGRAMMING, AND HANDS-ON EXPLORATION KITS- PROMOTING CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND INCLUSION- SUPPORTING STUDENTS AND DEVELOPING LIFELONG LEARNERS WITH BOOKS, EBOOKS, AND AUDIOBOOKS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATING ART AND EXPERIENCING LIVE OPERA- ENGAGING YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE LIBRARY VIA OUTREACH WITH A MY BROTHER'S PEER ADVOCATE AT CARSON LIBRARY- ENGAGING MORE PEOPLE IN USING AND SUPPORTING LIBRARY PROGRAMMING, RESOURCES, AND SERVICES - FREE AND WELCOMING TO ALL.- PROMOTING THE FREEDOM TO READ, INCLUDING WITH BOOKS UNBANNED, TO PROVIDE ANY TEEN ANYWHERE IN CALIFORNIA WITH FREE ACCESS TO THE ENTIRE LIBRARY COLLECTION OF EBOOKS AND E-AUDIOBOOKS, AND TO ADD TO THE LIBRARY'S COLLECTION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Donner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jacob Stevens Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Joanne Kumamoto Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Shelbi Augustus Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
David Ford Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John Erickson Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $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 | $408,790 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $408,790 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $284 |
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 | $409,074 |
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 | $162,852 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,505 |
Fees for services: Management | $16,359 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,700 |
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 | $7,979 |
Information technology | $816 |
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 | $145,964 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,553 |
All other expenses | $457 |
Total functional expenses | $382,998 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $346,206 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $95,087 |
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 | $441,293 |
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 | $415,218 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $26,075 |
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 | $441,293 |