Detroit Public Library Friends Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Detroit Public Library Friends Foundation Inc, operating under the name Dpl Foundation, is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 1943. As of 04/2022, Dpl Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dpl 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 04/2022, Dpl Foundation generated $310.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $510.3k during the year ending 04/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2019, Dpl Foundation has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $277,500. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ENHANCE ALL FORMS OF LITERACY AND AN INTEREST IN BOOKS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PROGRAMMING/EVENTS - INCLUDES YOUTH AND FAMILY LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN EFFORTS AND UNIVERSAL ACCESS THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT.


LITERACY INITIATIVES - LITERACY IS THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD AROUND US AND WHILE THE LANDSCAPE MAY CHANGE AS TIME MOVES ON, KNOWLEDGE WILL ALWAYS BE A FORMIDABLE OPPONENT AGAINST POVERTY AND DIVISION. THE ORGANIZATION WILL CONTINUE TO SEEK OUT, SUPPORT AND PROVIDE RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE IN OVERCOMING THE OBSTACLES THAT STAND IN THE WAY OF THEIR GREATNESS.


COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/ LIBRARY SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY - INCLUDES TRADITIONAL LIBRARY INITIATIVES:EARLY LITERACY (K-3); BASIC LITERACY; DIGITAL/TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY; PRIORITIZES PROGRAMS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LITERACY AND MENTORSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN OF COLOR; ENCOURAGES AND SUPPORTS COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS TO DELIVER NEW, INNOVATIVE AND EQUITY DRIVEN PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DETROIT COMMUNITY.


SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND PRESERVATION SUPPORT OF INITIATIVES THAT UTILIZE THE BURTON HISTORICAL COLLECTION TO SERVE AS RESOURCES FOR THE INTERACTION OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS, SOCIAL/CIVIL EQUITY PROJECTS AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT ENHANCE THE DETROIT COMMUNITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sean Ryan Everett
Executive Director
$88,740
Susan Gardynik
Treasurer
$0
David Costa
President
$0
Carol Huckleby
Secretary
$0
Karen Spica
Director
$0
Crystal Powell
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$5,429
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$140,284
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$145,713
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $47,543
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $110,312
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $310,193

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Detroit Public Library Friends Foundation Inc has awarded $72,500 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMISSION

PURPOSE: BOOKMOBILE

$42,500

Detroit, MI

PURPOSE: YOUTH PROGRAMMING

$15,000

COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Detroit, MI

PURPOSE: DETROIT MONTH OF DESIGN; DETROIT CITY OF DESIGN

$15,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Detroit Public Library Friends Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $46,091.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Deroy Testamentary Foundation

Southfield, MI

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT

$15,000
Kresge Foundation

Troy, MI

PURPOSE: THIS GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY AS PART OF ROUND 6 OF THE DETROIT ARTS SUPPORT (DAS) INITIATIVE, WHICH PROVIDES UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT TO ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS OF ALL DISCIPLINES AND SIZES ACROSS THE METROPOLITAN DETROIT AREA.

$15,000
Hudson-Webber Foundation

Detroit, MI

PURPOSE: DETROIT ART SUPPORT 2019-2021

$10,000
Edsel B Ford Ii Fund

Detroit, MI

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICES

$5,000
Woll-Yellin Family Foundation

West Bloomfield, MI

PURPOSE: EDUC, SCI, LITERACY, CHARITABLE

$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$91
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$4,521,520
Earnings-$232,092
Net Contributions$16,004
Other Expense$114,791
Ending Balance$4,190,641

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