Friends Of The Saratoga Libraries is located in Saratoga, CA. The organization was established in 1982. 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 Saratoga Libraries 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, Friends Of The Saratoga Libraries generated $192.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $198.0k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.6%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MAINTAIN A BROAD BASED COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION INTERESTED IN HIGH QUALITY LIBRARY SERVICES, PUBLIC ATTENTION ON LIBRARY NEEDS AND SERVICES, PROVIDING ADEQUATE PHYSICAL FACILITIES FOR THE SARATOGA LIBRARY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FRIENDS OF THE SARATOGA LIBRARIES IS RUN BY VOLUNTEERS IN SUPPORTING COMMUNITY LIBRARY BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR LIBRARY ENHANCEMENTS, PROGRAMS, AND MATERIALS AT SEVERAL LOCAL FACILITIES TO A MONTHLY AVERAGE OF 34,000 RESIDENT PATRONS IN SARATOGA AREAS AND TO 1.9 MILLION RESIDENT PATRONS IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY, IN ADDITION TO UNLIMITED ONLINE RESOURCES SUCH AS DATABASES AND E-BOOKS. BESIDES MEMBERSHIP DUES AND CASH DONATIONS, THE ORGANIZATION, WITH HELP FROM MORE THAN 200 VOLUNTEERS, SELLS DONATED BOOKS AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS TO RAISE FUNDS IN ANNUAL SUPPORT OF 1 PURCHASES OF OVER 1,000 BEST SELLERS OF BOOKS, AUDIO AND DVDS. 2 PURCHASES OF MATERIALS FOR SUMMER READING PROGRAM WITH 1,700 PARTICIPANTS. 3 SPONSORING OVER 680 PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS, TEENS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. 4 COMMUNITY OUTREACH.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Guidry President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Van Dalsen Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Carter Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Wayne Innamorato Assistant Treasurer | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Joyce Gross Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Peggy Patrick Membership Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $49,194 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $137,614 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $126,327 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $186,808 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $5,219 |
| 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 | $192,027 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $176,371 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $580 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,906 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,119 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $198,001 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $166,374 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $440,000 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $27,302 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $633,676 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $633,676 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $633,676 |