Bainbridge Public Library Inc

Organization Overview

Bainbridge Public Library Inc is located in Bainbridge Island, WA. The organization was established in 1961. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bainbridge Public Library 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 12/2020, Bainbridge Public Library Inc generated $388.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $315.6k during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 6 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

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE A VIBRANT COMMUNITY SPACE DEDICATED TO THE JOY OF READING, THE DISCOVERY OF IDEAS, AND THE POWER OF INFORMATION BY OWNING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING THE LIBRARY BUILDING AND GROUNDS. THE FACILITIES WERE DONATED BY THE PEOPLE OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND IN 1961 AND CONTINUE TO BE FUNDED BY CONTRIBUTIONS RAISED THROUGH EFFORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE LIBRARY IS OPERATED BY KITSAP REGIONAL LIBRARY, A SEPARATE INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION, WHICH PROVIDES MATERIALS, STAFF, AND TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DURING 2021:IHLAND WAY BUILDINGS WERE MAINTAINED AND FULLY TENANTED. REPAIRS AND REPAVING WORK TO THE PARKING LOT WAS EXPLORED AND BIDS OBTAINED, BUT WORK WAS DEFERRED UNTIL 2022 OR 2023. BAINBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY SPONSORED THE PROGRAM "BOOK LOVER'S NIGHT OUT" CONSISTING OF A PANEL DISCUSSION BY 5 LOCAL (BAINBRIDGE ISLAND AND SEATTLE) AUTHORS MODERATED BY GEORGE SHANNON. THE PROGRAM WAS ACCOMPLISHED VIA ZOOM DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS. IN ADDITION BPL SPONSORED 6 "FIRST FRIDAY" ARTS WALK RECEPTIONS AT THE LIBRARY.THROUGHOUT 2021, BPL CONTINUED TO COVER THE OPERATING COSTS OF THE LIBRARY BUILDING, ACCOMPLISHED FURTHER REPAIR WORK ON THE LIBRARY BUILDING AS RECOMMENDED BY THE 2019 CHRIS UGLES REPORT, MAINTAINED THE GROUNDS THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF THE VOLUNTEER GROUP "FRIDAY TIDIES AND SOLICITED BIDS FOR THE REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEMENT OF THE GAZEBO STRUCTURE LOCATED ON THE LIBRARY GROUNDS. BIDS WERE RECEIVED FROM 3 CONTRACTORS AND WERE UNDER REVIEW AT YEAR END. THE LIBRARY ALSO PREPARED A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL COVERING CONSTRUCTIONS OF A NEW RECYCLING ENCLOSURE AND REPLACEMENT OF 2 EXISTING ENCLOSURES FOR TRASH AND HVAC IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS PREPARED BY A VOLUNTEER ARCHITECT IN 2020. BIDS WERE RECEIVED FROM 2 CONTRACTORS AND A THIRD BID WAS BEING SOLICITED AT YEAR END.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Charles Browne
Secretary
$0
Carol Schuyler
President
$0
Eric Weissman
Treasurer
$0
Katherine Bolles
Vice President
$0
Jim Fox
Board Member
$0
Denton Kiehle
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$312,915
Investment income $56,337
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$776
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $16,381
Net Income from Fundraising Events $936
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $388,495

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Bainbridge Public Library Inc has recieved totaling $500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Veterane Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,515,885
Earnings$186,649
Net Contributions$62,500
Ending Balance$1,765,034

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