Belfast Free Library
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $57.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Belfast, ME
- Founding
- 03/1991
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 01-0351143
Organization Overview
Belfast Free Library is located in Belfast, ME. The organization was established in 1991. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Belfast Free 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, Belfast Free Library generated $57.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (22.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $231.3k during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BELFAST FREE LIBRARY IS DEDICATED TO HELPING INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES PURSUE INDEPENDENT LEARNING BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO TIMELY AND USEFUL INFORMATION IN ALL FORMATS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BOOKS, PERIODICALS AND VIDEOS WERE LOANED OUT BY THE LIBRARY TO ITS PATRONS. PURCHASES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR TOTALED $66,048.93 ALSO $10,484.45 WAS PAID WITH GRANT FUNDING OR RESTRICTED DONATIONS.
THE LIBRARY SPONSORED SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN. THE TOTAL COST OF PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 WAS $12,868.96. OF THAT TOTAL, $5,444.41 WAS PAID WITH GRANT FUNDING OR RESTRICTED DONATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steve Norman Executive Direc | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Dorothy Harvey Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Hadan Kauffman Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dick Swain Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Baker Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kay Zegel President | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $141,653 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $141,653 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $18,605 |
| Investment income | $5,042 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$107,381 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $57,919 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $7,862 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $32,407 |
| Fees for services: Other | $185 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $6,959 |
| Information technology | $9,731 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $500 |
| 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 | $300 |
| All other expenses | $57,885 |
| Total functional expenses | $231,334 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $266,208 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $65 |
| 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 | $1,655,898 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,922,171 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,737 |
| 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 | $7,737 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,813,597 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $100,837 |
| 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 | $1,922,171 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Belfast Free Library has recieved totaling $8,853.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
John C Enk Char Residual Trust Brooklyn, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $5,553 |
Anonimo Foundation Damariscotta, ME PURPOSE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $2,800 |
Reny Charitable Fndtn Tr Ua 010193 Gr Robert H & Carolyn D Reny Newcastle, ME PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,481,980 |
| Earnings | $33,244 |
| Admin Expense | $25,379 |
| Other Expense | $53,876 |
| Ending Balance | $1,435,969 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Portland Public Library Portland, ME | $16,295,228 | $9,283,612 |
Brunswick Public Library Association Brunswick, ME | $4,573,587 | $2,568,620 |
Scarborough Public Library Scarborough, ME | $2,438,675 | $1,994,735 |
Auburn Public Library Auburn, ME | $5,986,065 | $1,411,644 |
Mcarthur Library Association Biddeford, ME | $6,852,338 | $1,542,139 |
Patten Free Library Bath, ME | $10,442,348 | $1,415,338 |
Falmouth Memorial Library Association Falmouth, ME | $4,237,276 | $754,960 |
Dyer Library Association Saco, ME | $3,666,585 | $1,182,445 |
Jesup Memorial Library Bar Harbor, ME | $8,465,074 | $2,324,945 |
Blue Hill Public Library Inc Blue Hill, ME | $11,273,256 | $1,954,508 |
Skidompha Library Assoc Damariscotta, ME | $4,644,240 | $651,965 |
Northeast Harbor Library Northeast Harbor, ME | $11,707,277 | $1,018,426 |