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FRIENDS OF THE CASA GRANDE PUBLIC

CASA GRANDE, AZ · EIN 742446640 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Small ($100K-$1M) · friendscglibrary.org
revenue
$125K
expenses
$21K
net assets
$235K
employees
mission · from form 990

DEVELOPE RESOURCES TO SUPPORT LIBRARY SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, PROMOTE ADULT LITERACY, AND ENCOURAGE ENJOYMNET OF READING, LIFELONG LEARNING, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

Friends of the Casa Grande Public Library, Inc. supports the Casa Grande Public Library system in Arizona through fundraising and volunteer efforts. The organization funds special projects such as purchasing furniture, equipment, program supplies, and digital materials, and sponsors the annual Summer Reading Program. It operates book sales at two library locations and offers membership tiers to engage community support.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Book Sale
Operates ongoing used book sales at both the Main Library and Vista Grande Library with honor-box payments; also hosts periodic special and sidewalk sales
Special Projects Funding
Provides funding for library improvements including new furniture, equipment, program supplies, and digital library materials
Summer Reading Program Sponsorship
Funds and supports the annual Summer Reading Program at the Casa Grande Public Library
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Library Friends Group Support 8 activities
    • Funding Library Special Projects
      Funds special projects for the libraries, including the purchase of new furniture, equipment, program supplies, and digital library materials.
    • Funds library special projects
      Provides financial support for library special projects, including the purchase of new furniture, equipment, program supplies, and digital library materials.
    • Funds library special projects and materials
      Provides financial support for special projects at the libraries, including the purchase of new furniture, equipment, program supplies, and digital library materials.
    • Funds library special projects and materials
      Provides financial support for library improvements and resources, including purchasing new furniture, equipment, program supplies, and digital library materials.
    • Sponsoring the Summer Reading Program
      Sponsors the Summer Reading Program annually.
    • Sponsors annual Summer Reading Program
      Supports and funds the library’s Summer Reading Program each year to encourage reading and community engagement.
    • Sponsors annual Summer Reading Program
      Supports and sponsors the library’s Summer Reading Program each year, promoting literacy and community engagement.
    • Sponsors annual Summer Reading Program
      Supports and sponsors the Summer Reading Program each year to promote literacy and community engagement through library-based activities.
  • Used Book and Media Sales 5 activities
    • Hosts periodic special or sidewalk book sales
      Organizes occasional special events such as sidewalk sales to promote and expand access to used book sales at library locations.
    • Operates used book sales
      Runs ongoing used book sales at the Main Library and Vista Grande Library during regular business hours, including periodic special or sidewalk sales, offering books and media at fixed low prices (e.g., hardbacks $2, paperbacks $0.50 each or 3 for $1, children's books $0.25, DVDs/CDs $1, audiobooks $2).
    • Operates used book sales at library locations
      Runs ongoing used book sales at the Main Library and Vista Grande Library during regular business hours, offering hardbacks for $2, paperbacks for $0.50 each or 3 for $1, children's books for $0.25, and DVDs/CDs/audiobooks for $1–$2.
    • Operates used book sales at multiple library locations
      Runs ongoing used book sales at the Main Library and Vista Grande Library during regular business hours, offering hardbacks for $2, paperbacks for $0.50 each (or 3 for $1), children's books for $0.25, DVDs/CDs for $1, and audiobooks for $2, in addition to hosting periodic special or sidewalk sales.
    • Operating Used Book Sales
      Operates used book sales at the Main Library and Vista Grande Library during regular business hours, including periodic special or sidewalk sales. Books are sold at various price points: hardbacks for $2, paperbacks for $0.50 each or 3 for $1, children's books for $0.25, DVDs/CDs for $1, and audiobooks for $2.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Convenes library board meetings
      Organizes and holds monthly board meetings at the Vista Grande Public Library to support governance and oversight of library-related activities.
    • Convenes monthly board meetings
      Organizes and holds board meetings on a monthly basis at the Vista Grande Public Library to support library operations and governance.
    • Convenes monthly board meetings
      Organizes and holds board meetings on a monthly basis at the Vista Grande Public Library to support library operations and governance.
    • Manages membership program
      Offers a membership program open to individuals, families, and organizations to generate support and engagement for the library.
    • Offering Membership Program
      Offers a membership program for individuals, families, and organizations to support the library.
    • Offers membership program for library support
      Administers a membership program that allows individuals, families, and organizations to join and contribute financially to support library services and initiatives.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$125K
Contributions & grants$113K91%
Program service revenue
Investment income$3K3%
Other revenue$160
expenses
Total expenses$21K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$235K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$235K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 9
  • BONNIE WARREN — DIRECTOR
  • CINDY BAGLEY — DIRECTOR
  • GRACE MCMILLIN — DIRECTOR
  • LAURA DICKSON — DIRECTOR
  • MARY DONDANVILLE — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL OUELLET — DIRECTOR
  • PAT FAY — DIRECTOR
  • SUE EBERLE — DIRECTOR
  • SUE REEVES — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Casa Grande Public Library Partner — Supports the programs and services of the Casa Grande Public Library.
  • Fry's Partner — Participates in the Fry’s Community Rewards program, which donates to the organization based on customer shopping.
  • Vista Grande High School Partner — Hosts the Vista Grande Library on its campus where the Friends of the Library operate a book sale.
  • Vista Grande Public Library Partner — Hosts board meetings of the Friends of the Casa Grande Public Library.