Friends Of The Davenport Public Library

Organization Overview

Friends Of The Davenport Public Library is located in Davenport, IA. The organization was established in 1983. 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. Friends Of The Davenport Public 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 03/2024, Friends Of The Davenport Public Library generated $615.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $751.1k during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 22.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE DAVENPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

CELEBRATE THE PRINTED WORD - THE QUARTERLY PAYMENTS MADE TO THE DAVENPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY CONTRIBUTE TO NEW MATERIALS WHICH ARE PURCHASED FOR THE LIBRARY. EACH ITEM IS INSCRIBED WITH A SPECIAL BOOKPLATE WHICH DENOTES THAT IT WAS PURCHASED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY. THE DONATION CONTRIBUTED TO 405,136 ITEMS THAT WERE CHECKED OUT BY OUR CUSTOMERS LAST YEAR.


YOUTH SPACES PROJECT - THE PAYMENTS TO THE DAVENPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE YOUTH SPACES PROJECT ARE USED TO DESIGN LEARNING SPACES TO IGNITE CHILD IMAGINATION AND ALLOW KIDS TO ENGAGE IN DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT THE FUNDAMENTALS OF EMERGENT AND EARLY LITERACY. THIS ALSO INCLUDES ADDITIONAL PROVIDED RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF THE DAVENPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY.


SPECIAL COLLECTIONS - THE PAYMENTS TO THE DAVENPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE RICHARDSON-SLOANE SPECIAL COLLECTIONS CENTER PAY FOR HALF OF THE FULL TIME PRINCIPAL CLERK'S POSITION. WITHOUT THIS PAYMENT, THE POSITION WOULD BE ONLY HALF-TIME. THE PERSON IN THIS POSITION WORKS WITH THE PUBLIC TO ASSIST WITH FINDING GENEOLOGY AND LOCAL HISTORY INFORMATION PLUS ASSISTING WITH DIGITALIZING IMAGES FOR OUR SPECIAL COLLECTIONS WEBSITE.


SUMMER READING PROGRAM - THE PAYMENT TO THE DAVENPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM ALLOWS THE LIBRARY TO OFFER 323 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS WITH 4,565 ATTENDEES OF THE PROGRAMS. THOSE WHO REGISTERED FOR THE READING PROGRAM WERE 1,954. THIS WAS FOR CHILDREN, TEEN AND ADULTS DURING JUNE AND JULY. THE FOCUS OF THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM IS TO PROMOTE READING AMONG ALL AGES, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE SCHOOL AGE SO THAT THEY PRACTICE THE READING SKILLS THEY HAVE LEARNED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Hilary Tanner
Vice President
$0
Kimberley Vellenga
Assistant Treasurer
$0
Heidi Lubben
President
$0
Jerry Skalak
Past President
$0
Keenen Wilson
Director
$0
Paul Tomkins
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,975
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$490,843
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$492,818
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $83,444
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $11,491
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $28,115
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $615,868

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