irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $0AFTER COMMUNITY SALES, THE FRIENDS OPEN UP THEIR BOOK BARN FOR LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO COME AND SELECT BOOKS FOR FREE, INCLUDING LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES, PRISONS AND JAILS, LITERACY GROUPS, AND SCHOOLS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
Community Book Sales
Monthly four-day public sales of used books and media at the Book Barn, offering daily discounts.
Libro.fm Partnership
Partnership with Libro.fm to offer digital audiobooks, with a portion of sales supporting the Friends of the Pima County Public Library.
Members-Only Sales
Monthly two-day weekend sales exclusively for members of the Friends of the Library, often including half-price sales.
Online Book Sales
Selling used books and media online through their website and eBay for nationwide shipping or local pickup.
Volunteer Program
Engages community members in various tasks including book processing, online sales fulfillment, stocking library book carts, and assisting at book sales.
activities · 5 clusters
what they do
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Library Friends Group Support 3 activities
- Advocacy for Library PresenceContributes to advocacy efforts aimed at strengthening the presence and impact of the library within Tucson and beyond.
- Advocate for library system strengtheningContributes to advocacy efforts aimed at strengthening the Pima County Public Library's presence and services in Tucson and surrounding areas.
- Funding Library Programs and Literacy InitiativesProvides financial support to the Pima County Public Library for various programs, services, and literacy initiatives, including reading programs, workshops, events for different age groups, GED classes, and job-search classes. This funding is generated through book sales and membership contributions.
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Library and Donated Goods Volunteer Coordination 2 activities
- Engage volunteers in library support operationsEngages over 300 volunteers to support library operations through book processing, sales, and related activities.
- Volunteer EngagementEngages over 300 volunteers to support various library operations, likely including the book sale activities.
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Used Book and Media Sales 2 activities
- Manage online and physical book sale operationsProcesses donated books by sorting, scanning, pricing, and packing; manages online sales including listing and order fulfillment; and operates physical book sales by restocking, customer service, and transaction management.
- Operating Used Book SalesOperates a used book sale program, including online sales with nationwide shipping and local pickup, monthly Members-Only Sales, and monthly Community Sales open to the public. This involves processing donated books (sorting, scanning, pricing, packing), managing online listings and fulfillment, and staffing sales events.
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Residential Electronics & Hazardous Waste Collection 1 activity
- Promote environmental sustainability in operationsChampions environmental responsibility through sustainable handling of donated materials, including reuse and recycling practices in book processing and sales.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Fund library programs and literacy initiativesProvides funding for reading programs, workshops, events, GED and job-search classes, and broader literacy initiatives through book sale revenue and membership contributions.
- Operate public and members-only book salesHosts monthly Community Sales open to the public and Members-Only Sales for members, providing early access, discounts, and voting rights to members while managing in-person and online transactions.
- Sell used books with shipping and local pickup optionsOffers hundreds of used books for sale with options for nationwide shipping and free local pickup, available through the Book Barn and online platform.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$904K
Contributions & grants$131K14%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$772K
expenses
Total expenses$719K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$176K
Grants paid out$151K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.32M
Cash$580K
Investments$0
Liabilities$29K
Net assets$2.29M
Liquid reserves9.7 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +37.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIBBY STONE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $69K |
board members · 10
- BECKY HULL — VICE-PRESIDENT
- BOB SEABERG — DIRECTOR
- CHERYL GIFFORD — TREASURER
- HARRIET MEADOR — SECRETARY
- LINDA HEISLEY — DIRECTOR
- LINDA PRIMAVERA — PRESIDENT
- LINDA ZVEITEL — DIRECTOR
- LYNN MARIE MITCHELL — DIRECTOR
- MIKE HARRIS — DIRECTOR
- PAMELA SCHUSTER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Civic Champs Partner — Provides a platform for volunteers to manage their shifts and schedules.
- Friends Donation Center Partner — Location for free local pickup of purchased books.
- Libro.fm Partner — Partners with Libro.fm to provide audiobook memberships that support the library.
- Pima County Public Library Partner — Provides funding and support for library programs and services.
- Pima County Public Library Partner — Supports the local library and works alongside it.
- Tucson Values Teachers Partner — Offers discounts to members of Tucson Values Teachers.