Friends Of The Jones Library System Inc

Organization Overview

Friends Of The Jones Library System Inc is located in Amherst, MA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, 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 Of The Jones Library System Inc 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 Jones Library System Inc generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 55.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $754.9k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 55.2% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

FUNDRAISING AND ADVOCACY FOR THE AMHERST PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE FRIENDS LAUNCHED A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN IN 2019 TO SUPPLEMENT FUNDS FROM THE TOWN OF AMHERST AND THE MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS FOR AN EXPANDED AND RENOVATED JONES LIBRARY. THE FRIENDS ALSO CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN AND OTHER FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE LIBRARIES TO PURCHASE BOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS, MOVIES, MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPER AND RESEARCH DATABASES AND TO PROVIDE FREE OR REDUCED ADMISSION TO AREA MUSEUMS, PUBLIC COMPUTERS, CHILDREN'S READING ACTIVITIES, LECTURES, CLASSES, POETRY READINGS, FILMS, ESL TUTORING, AND MORE. SINCE INCEPTION, THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN HAS RAISED OVER $880,000 THROUGH JUNE 2022, AND HAS PAID $500,000 OF THIS TO THE TOWN. IN ADDITION, THE ANNUAL FUND RAISED OVER $140,000 IN THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 2022.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nancy Campbell
President
$0
Nathanael Larson
Treasurer
$0
Marian Walker
Vice President
$0
Elaine Donoghue
Secretary
$0
Kathy Caputo
Director "past"
$0
Kelly Erwin
Director
$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$1,030,260
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,030,260
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $618
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $8,061
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,038,939

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of The Jones Library System Inc has awarded $641,357 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

TOWN OF AMHERST

PURPOSE: TO SUPPLEMENT FUNDS FROM THE TOWN OF AMHERST AND THE MA BOARD OF LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS FOR AN EXPANDED AND RENOVATED JONES LIBRARY.

$500,000

JONES LIBRARY INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Amherst, MA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND PURCHASE OF MATERIALS

$141,357
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friends Of The Jones Library System Inc has recieved totaling $5,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Lorber Foundation

Amherst, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND TO SUPPORT MISSION

$5,000
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