Berkeley Public Library Foundation
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $546.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 11/1997
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 94-3280180
Organization Overview
Berkeley Public Library Foundation is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Berkeley Public Library Foundation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berkeley 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 06/2024, Berkeley Public Library Foundation generated $546.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $474.9k during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.2%) per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BERKELEY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION AMPLIFIES THE PUBLIC INVESTMENT TO MAKE A GREAT PUBLIC LIBRARY EXTRAORDINARY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAM 1: BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS. THE BPLF ACTIVELY SUPPORTS THE BERKELEY PUBLIC LIBRARY IN REVAMPING AND RENOVATING ITS SPACES. CURRENT EFFORTS INCLUDE UPGRADING FURNITURE, TECHNOLOGY, AND LIGHTING AT THE FOUR NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARIES, REDESIGNING THE CENTRAL LIBRARYS 4TH-FLOOR STORY ROOM, AND COMPLETING REFURBISHMENTS AT THE NORTH AND CLAREMONT BRANCHES. ADDITIONALLY, NEW LAPTOP KIOSKS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AT THE WEST AND NORTH BRANCHES, A PHONE CHARGING STATION HAS BEEN ADDED AT THE CENTRAL LIBRARY, AND A COMFORTABLE SOCIAL SERVICE AREA HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS.
PROGRAM 2. INNOVATION & INCLUSION. THE BPLF ADVANCES THE BERKELEY PUBLIC LIBRARY'S MISSION BY SUPPORTING EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION THROUGH LIBRARIAN-LED INITIATIVES. THIS YEAR, WE FUNDED SEWING MACHINES AND MATERIALS FOR CLASSES, WHICH HAVE BEEN MET WITH GREAT SUCCESS. WE EXPANDED THE DISCUSSION BOOK BUNDLE SERIES ON RACIAL EQUITY AND IDENTITY AND SUPPORTED A PERSONAL HYGIENE KIT PILOT PROJECT INITIATED BY THE LIBRARY'S FIRST-EVER SOCIAL WORKER. HYGIENE ESSENTIALS LIKE SOAP, SHAMPOO, AND SANITARY PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL LIBRARY LOCATIONS.
PROGRAM 3. LITERACY. THE BPLF CONTINUES TO SUPPORT LITERACY THROUGH BERKELEY BUILDS READERS, WHICH EXTENDS LITERACY RESOURCES, TUTORING, AND STORYTIME PROGRAMMING TO UNDERSERVED AREAS. NEW CREATIVE SOFTWARE AND A MOOG MUSIC MACHINE HAVE ENHANCED DIGITAL AND ART LITERACY. THE FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL AUTHORS DINNER, CELEBRATING LOCAL AUTHORS AND THE BAY AREA'S LITERARY HISTORY, BROUGHT TOGETHER OVER 250 PEOPLE TO HONOR 21 AUTHORS AND CELEBRATE THE CLAREMONT LIBRARYS CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY WHILE ALSO SERVING AS AN IMPORTANT FUNDRAISER FOR THE LIBRARY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathy Huff Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $107,828 |
Christine Staples President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tienne Lee Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Leslie Teicholz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary O'neill President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christa Aboitiz Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $237,822 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $263,670 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $501,492 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $43,816 |
| 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 | $1,280 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $546,588 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $77,000 |
| 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. | $120,537 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,921 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $39,867 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $17,004 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,187 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,648 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,565 |
| Office expenses | $21,749 |
| Information technology | $10,253 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $5,142 |
| 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 | $3,082 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $474,874 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $271,378 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $704,339 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $11,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,750 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $627,651 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,616,118 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,508 |
| Grants payable | $207,200 |
| 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 | $220,708 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,395,410 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,616,118 |