Wichita Public Library Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Wichita Public Library Foundation Inc is located in Wichita, KS. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wichita Public Library Foundation Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wichita Public Library Foundation 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 12/2021, Wichita Public Library Foundation Inc generated $815.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.3% 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WPLF SEEKS DONATIONS FOR WICHITA PUBLIC LIBRARY TO FILL THE GAP BETWEEN TAX BASE FUNDING AND COMMUNITY NEEDS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

WICHITA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION UNDERWRITES PROGRAMMING ACROSS THE WICHITA PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM. ALSO INCLUDED ARE PURCHASES FOR COMPUTERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, FREE WI-FI AND INTERNET SERVICES, BOOKS, ONLINE RESOURCES, DATABASES, E-BOOKS, E-AUDIOBOOKS, COMPUTER TRAINING, AND VARIOUS OTHER COLLECTIONS.


CONSTRUCTION EXPENSES BUILT THE CHILDREN'S STEAM OUTDOOR GARDEN AT THE ADVANCED LEARNING LIBRARY. THE GARDEN IS AN OUTDOOR SPACE FOR KIDS TO PLAY AND EXPLORE INTERACTIVE STATIONS RELATING TO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART, AND MATHEMATICS.


POTENTIAL CUTS FROM TAX-BASED FUNDING JEOPARDIZED THE EVERGREEN LIBRARY BRANCH'S CLOSURE. EMPOWER EVERGREEN PROVIDED AN OVERARCHING COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER THAT ENSURED THE EVERGREEN LIBRARY WOULD REMAIN OPEN AND A PART OF THE LIBRARY SYSTEM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kristi Oberg
President/ceo
$128,088
Tim Moore
Chairperson
$0
Kevin Mcwhorter
Vice President
$0
Kellie Hogan
Secretary
$0
Kristi Dowell
Interim Director Of Librar
$0
Jaime Nix
Director Of Libraries
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $9,864
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$343,307
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$353,171
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $132,974
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $329,370
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $815,515

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Wichita Public Library Foundation Inc has awarded $445,306 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WICHITA PUBLIC LIBRARY

PURPOSE: TO PURCHASE BOOKS AND MATERIALS FOR THE WICHITA PUBLIC LIBRARY

$222,653

WICHITA PUBLIC LIBRARY

PURPOSE: TO PURCHASE BOOKS AND MATERIALS FOR THE WICHITA PUBLIC LIBRARY

$222,653

CITY OF WICHITA

PURPOSE: TECHNOLOGY FOR THE WICHITA PUBLIC LIBRARY.

$0

CITY OF WICHITA

PURPOSE: TECHNOLOGY FOR THE WICHITA PUBLIC LIBRARY.

$0
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Wichita Public Library Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $360,038.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Dwane L And Velma Lunt Wallace

Wichita, KS

PURPOSE: ADVANCED LEARNING CENTER LIBRARY PROJECT

$300,000
Arts Midwest

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: Big Read

$20,000
Ruth Spooner@stone Charitable Trust

Wichita, KS

PURPOSE: GRANT

$15,000
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL

$15,000
Servant Foundation

Overland Park, KS

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

$10,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$38
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$5,024,456
Earnings$602,789
Net Contributions$13,445
Other Expense$295,150
Ending Balance$5,345,540

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