San Diego Public Library Foundation

Organization Overview

San Diego Public Library Foundation, operating under the name Library Foundation Sd, is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B50) the organization is classified as: Graduate & Professional Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Library Foundation SD employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Library Foundation SD 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, Library Foundation SD generated $3.1m 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 (7.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.0%) per year over the past 7 years. 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

STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES BY SUPPORTING EXCELLENCE IN THE SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

LIBRARY FOUNDATION SD'S SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS, BOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT HELPED THE LIBRARY BE THE PLACE FOR OPPORTUNITY, DISCOVERY AND INSPIRATION. PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY LIBRARY FOUNDATION SD DONORS PREPARED LEARNERS OF ALL AGES TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, THE WORKPLACE AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. FROM SUPPORTING ONLINE AND IN-LIBRARY HOMEWORK HELP, TRAINING ON COMPUTER PROGRAMMING THAT SPARKS AN INTEREST IN TECHNOLOGY FIELDS, TO CLASSES ON COMPUTER SKILLS AND WRITING A RESUME, LIBRARY DONORS HELPED ENSURE ACADEMIC AND CAREER SUCCESS.


LIBRARY FOUNDATION SD IS PART OF A COMMUNITY-BASED COALITION LOOKING TO IMPROVE SAN DIEGO'S LIBRARIES AND PARKS THROUGH A BALLOT INITIATIVE. THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION AND ITS PARTNERS ARE GATHERING SIGNATURES OF SAN DIEGO VOTERS TO PLACE THE LIBRARIES AND PARKS INVESTMENT ACT ON THE NOVEMBER 2024 BALLOT. IF PASSED, THE MEASURE WOULD GENERATE AN ADDITIONAL $40 TO $45 MILLION ANNUALLY TO IMPROVE SAN DIEGO LIBRARIES AND PARKS.


LIBRARY FOUNDATION SD FUNDED THE STREAMING SERVICE KANOPY FOR THE SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM. THIS SERVICE IS A STREAMING MOVIE SERVICE THAT OFFERS ACCESS TO A LARGE, CURATED CATALOG OF EDUCATIONAL, ENTERTAINING, AND ENRICHING FILMS. IT INCLUDES CONTENT FROM LEADING PRODUCERS SUCH AS PBS, BBC, AND THE GREAT COURSES, AND MANY MORE. LIBRARY PATRONS CAN STREAM CONTENT AT HOME ON A COMPUTER, ANDROID, APPLE, ROKU, AMAZON FIRE OR CHROMECAST DEVICE.


THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION ACTIVELY MARKETS LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF LIBRARY SERVICE TO SUPPORTERS AND POTENTIAL SUPPORTERS, ELECTED LEADERS AND TO LIBRARY USERS. THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION PRODUCES A SERIES OF REGULAR EMAIL NEWSLETTERS TO LIBRARY CARD HOLDERS AND TO LIBRARY DONORS AND SUPPORTERS. THESE PUBLICATIONS MARKET THE VALUE OF LIBRARIES TO SAN DIEGO AND PROMOTE MONTHLY LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND OTHER SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO COORDINATES ADVOCACY EFFORTS AMONG A COALITION OF THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION, FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY AND THE BOARD OF LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS TO EDUCATE ELECTED LEADERS TO THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF LIBRARIES ON THE COMMUNITY AND THE NEED FOR ADEQUATE PUBLIC SUPPORT.


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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$2,752,032
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,752,032
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $48,862
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $344,751
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$28,201
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,117,444

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, San Diego Public Library Foundation has awarded $1,312,427 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CITY OF SAN DIEGO

PURPOSE: LIBRARY PROGRAM SUPPORT

$1,087,427

LIBRARIES AND PARKS FOR ALL

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San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: BALLOT INITIATIVE

$225,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that San Diego Public Library Foundation has recieved totaling $100.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Albert H Stahmer Foundation Inc

Golden, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$100
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,543,277
Earnings-$119,059
Grants$64,130
Ending Balance$1,360,088

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