Friends Of The San Diego Public Library The

Organization Overview

Friends Of The San Diego Public Library The is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1979. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The San Diego Public Library The 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 06/2021, Friends Of The San Diego Public Library The generated $248.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $261.2k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.8%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Friends Of The San Diego Public Library The has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $3,481,524. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

EDUCATION TO ENHANCE THE SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE FRIENDS OF THE SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY SUPPORTED THE LIBRARY SYSTEM'S SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THROUGH DONATIONS TO THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO'S MATCHING FUND PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES A 1:1 MATCH FOR DONATIONS UP TO $1 MILLION ANNUALLY, THUS DOUBLING THE IMPACT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S (FRIENDS') SUPPORT. THESE DONATIONS ENSURED THAT THE FULL $1 MILLION MATCHING AMOUNT WAS CAPTURED TO SUPPORT ELIGIBLE PURCHASES OF MATERIALS (BOOKS, MEDIA, ELECTRONIC RESOURCES, DATABASES, ETC.), LIBRARY PROGRAMS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES, AND FURTHERMORE HELPED PROMOTE EQUITY AMONG THE 36 LIBRIARIES, AS HALF OF THE FUNDS DERIVED FROM THE CITY MATCH ARE REDISTRIBUTED AMONG THE BRANCH LIBRARIES HAVING THE FEWEST RESOURCES AND THUS GREATEST NEEDS.


THE FRIENDS OF THE SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY SUPPORTED THE LIBRARY SYSTEM'S SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THROUGH DIRECT CONTRIBUTIONS OF $22,533 TO FUND LIBRARY MATERIALS (BOOKS, MEDIA, ETC.), PROGRAMS AT THE LIBRARIES, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER NEEDS, WHICH WERE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR USE OF MATCHING FUNDS. THERE WERE ALSO $2,500 IN SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTED.


THE FRIENDS OF THE SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY, AS A KEY PARTNER OF THE "LIBRARIES TRANSFORM SD" COALITION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION AND THE BOARD OF LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS, ENGAGED IN EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY DURING THE CITY BUDGET PROCESS TO REVERSE THREATENED LARGE CUTS IN FUNDING, LEADING TO RESTORATION OF LIBRARY HOURS, AND TO SECURE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR MATERIALS AND PROGRAMS.


Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.

Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Isabel Schechter
Secretary
$0
Christa Gush
1st Vice President
$0
Joan Reese
President
$0
Andrea Gabel
Treasurer
$0
Judy Kravetz
2nd Vice President
$0
Bob Kavanaugh
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$21,664
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $4,642
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$90,852
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$117,158
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $8,662
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 $122,173
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $247,993

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of The San Diego Public Library The has awarded $228,714 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

San Diego, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ADVOCACY AND BENEFIT OF SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY

$206,706

THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO

PURPOSE: LIBRARY PROGRAM BOOKS AND MATERIALS

$22,008
View Grant Profile

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Friends Of The San Diego Public Library The has recieved totaling $1,425.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Sempra Energy Foundation

San Diego, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$1,250
Margaret A Cargill Foundation

Eden Prairie, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$100
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$75
View Grant Recipient Profile

Create an account to unlock the data you need.

or