Sonoma County Public Library Foundation

Organization Overview

Sonoma County Public Library Foundation is located in Santa Rosa, CA. The organization was established in 1988. 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. Sonoma County Public 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, Sonoma County Public Library Foundation generated $33.1k 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 (26.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (43.2%) 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

THE MISSION OF THE SONOMA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY IS TO STRENGTHEN THE ABILITY OF THE SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY BY RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE LIBRARY, AND TO PROMOTE THE USE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES, ENTHUSIASM FOR READING, AND INCREASED LITERACY FOR ALL SONOMA COUNTY RESIDENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

LIBRARY PROGRAM FUNDING:THE ORGANIZATION RAISES AND DONATES FUNDS TO THE SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY. SONOMA COUNTY HAS 14 LIBRARIES THAT SERVE OVER 2 MILLION VISITORS PER YEAR. OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS THE FOUNDATION HAS DONATED BETWEEN $100,000 TO $200,000 TO SUPPORT THE LIBRARY PROGRAMS. SINCE 2015 WE HAVE SPONSORED THE SUMMER LIBRARY READING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS, ENCOURAGING LITERACY & PREVENTING SUMMER LEARNING LOSS. WE LED THE EFFORT TO ESTABLISH A TEMPORARY LIBRARY BRANCH IN ROSELAND, A HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOOD, AND PROVIDED OVER $70,000 TO PURCHASE BOOKS AND COMPUTERS TO JUMPSTART THE PROJECT. OUR MINI GRANT PROGRAM FUNDED 12 INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY: AN IMMENSELY SUCCESSFUL ART PROGRAM WORKING WITH THE HOMELESS IN SANTA ROSA. IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION SHIFTED ITS FOCUS TO FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECTS/IMPROVEMENTS GOING FORWARD AND SHIFTED AWAY FROM FUNDING PROGRAMS, ETC. IN THE LIBRARY. THE LIBRARY IS ADEQUATELY FUNDED TO SUPPORT ALL ITS OPERATIONS, BUT IT WILL NEED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT ITS UPCOMING CAPITAL PROJECTS AND IMPROVEMENTS IN THE NEXT FEW YEARS.


LIBRARY PROGRAM FUNDING:THE ORGANIZATION RAISES AND DONATES FUNDS TO THE SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY. SONOMA COUNTY HAS 14 LIBRARIES THAT SERVE OVER 2 MILLION VISITORS PER YEAR. OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS THE FOUNDATION HAS DONATED BETWEEN $100,000 TO $200,000 TO SUPPORT THE LIBRARY PROGRAMS. SINCE 2015 WE HAVE SPONSORED THE SUMMER LIBRARY READING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS, ENCOURAGING LITERACY & PREVENTING SUMMER LEARNING LOSS. WE LED THE EFFORT TO ESTABLISH A TEMPORARY LIBRARY BRANCH IN ROSELAND, A HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOOD, AND PROVIDED OVER $70,000 TO PURCHASE BOOKS AND COMPUTERS TO JUMPSTART THE PROJECT. OUR MINI GRANT PROGRAM FUNDED 12 INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY: AN IMMENSELY SUCCESSFUL ART PROGRAM WORKING WITH THE HOMELESS IN SANTA ROSA. IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION SHIFTED ITS FOCUS TO FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECTS/IMPROVEMENTS GOING FORWARD AND SHIFTED AWAY FROM FUNDING PROGRAMS, ETC. IN THE LIBRARY. THE LIBRARY IS ADEQUATELY FUNDED TO SUPPORT ALL ITS OPERATIONS, BUT IT WILL NEED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT ITS UPCOMING CAPITAL PROJECTS AND IMPROVEMENTS IN THE NEXT FEW YEARS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sara Ortiz
President
$0
Helena Whistler
Secretary
$0
Judith Glenn
Treasurer
$0
Chris Falley
Director
$0
Ariel Orr
Director
$0
Sara Ortiz
President
$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$30,347
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$30,347
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $2,759
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $33,106

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Sonoma County Public Library Foundation has awarded $138,827 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY

PURPOSE: TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF SONOMA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION

$90,343

FREE BOOKMOBILE

PURPOSE: TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF SONOMA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION

$48,484
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