Durham Library Foundation

Organization Overview

Durham Library Foundation is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Durham Library Foundation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Durham Library 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 06/2022, Durham Library Foundation generated $573.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $318.2k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.2% 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:

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THE FOUNDATION ENHANCES COUNTY FUNDING OF PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES AND FACILITIES IN DURHAM COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA BY SECURING, MAINTAINING, AND EXPENDING OR DONATING TO THE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM FOR ITS EXPENDITURE, RESOURCES FROM OTHER SOURCES, BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE A MARGIN OF EXCELLENCE, BEYOND THAT ATTAINABLE FROM COUNTY FUNDING ALONE, FOR THE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM IN ITS SERVICES TO ITS PUBLIC.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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OTHER PROGRAMS - THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS LIBRARY EVENTS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING IN-PERSON EVENTS,VIRTUAL PROGRAMS AND TAKE-HOME KITS FOR ALL AGES. THE FOUNDATION SOLELY FUNDS DURHAM COUNTY LIBRARY AND SUPPORTS HUMANITIES, CHILDREN'S LITERACY, COLLECTIONS, AND SPECIAL TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES. A PRIMARY PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE FOUNDATION IS THE LIBRARY FEST, A WEEK-LONG FESTIVAL OF LIBRARY HIGHLIGHTS AND NATIONAL SPEAKERS.


ADULT PROGRAMS - HUMANITIES PROGRAMS PRESENT NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AUTHORS AND SPEAKERS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS COLLECTIONS EXPANSION HELPING NARROW THE HOLD TIME IN 20-21 BY TWELVE DAYS. WHILE OUR LIBRARIES ARE NOW OPEN, DEMAND FOR ON-LINE SERVICES HAS NOT LESSENED. "TECH KITS" WERE FUNDED IN AN AREA OF DURHAM COUNTY WHERE 25% OF HOUSEHOLDS DO NOT HAVE INTERNET ACCESS.


IN ADDITION TO CHILDREN'S COLLECTION EXPANSION, THE FOUNDATION FUNDED "PUSH AND PLAY" BOOKS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE A DEVICE TO TELL A STORY. DURHAM LIBRARIANS CREATED READING, SCIENCE, AND ADULT CRAFT KITS ACROSS THE LIBRARY SYSTEM, ALL FUNDED BY DLF.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Karen Wells
Executive Director
$61,902
Norma Martin
Vice President
$0
Arthur Rogers
Secretary
$0
Leta Loyd
Treasurer
$0
Ann Craver
President
$0
Elizabeth Townsend
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$297,566
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $21,391
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$297,566
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $102,919
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $172,947
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $573,432

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Durham Library Foundation has recieved totaling $101,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Forest At Duke Inc

Durham, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT

$50,000
Fox Family Foundation Inc

Durham, NC

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$27,500
E A Morris Charitable Foundation

Durham, NC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5,000
Soo Foundation Inc

Forest, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$5,000
Devonwood Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES

$5,000
The C M Herndon Foundation

Durham, NC

PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION

$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$4,370,924
Earnings-$381,445
Net Contributions$27,337
Other Expense$117,930
Ending Balance$3,898,886

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