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FRIENDS OF THE PRESCOTT PUBLIC LIBRARY
PRESCOTT, AZ · EIN 237088943 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE B70 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · friendsofprescottpubliclibrary.org
revenue
$857K
expenses
$318K
net assets
$6.8M
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE BOTH FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FOR ALL LIBRARY FUNCTIONS

profile · synthesized from sources

Friends of the Prescott Public Library is a nonprofit support organization that raises funds and provides volunteer resources to enhance services at the Prescott Public Library in Arizona. Since 1968, the group has funded library programs, supplies, and special initiatives through book sales, donations, and advocacy efforts. It does not fund staff salaries, which are covered by the city, but supports both children’s and adult programming, as well as outreach to correctional facilities and international library aid.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    YOUTH AND ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS
  2. #2 $0
    STAFF AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Advocacy for Library Issues
Engages in issue-based advocacy to support the Prescott Public Library, while adhering to 501(c)(3) restrictions on political campaigning
Friends Book Sale
Volunteer-run book sale that generates annual revenue to fund children’s programming and the majority of adult programming at the Prescott Public Library
International Book Aid
Provides books to rebuild library collections abroad, including over 400 books donated to libraries in Kabul, Afghanistan
Prison Book Donation Program
Collects and delivers books to Arizona correctional facilities to provide reading material for incarcerated individuals
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Library Friends Group Support 2 activities
    • Fundraising for Library Programs and Operations
      Raises money through book sales, annual fall fundraising campaigns, and an endowment with the Arizona Community Foundation to support library programs, supplies, and other operational costs for the Prescott Public Library. In the past year, over $294,195 was raised in donations.
    • Fundraising for Library Programs and Operations
      Raises money through book sales, annual fall fundraising campaigns, and an endowment with the Arizona Community Foundation to support library programs, supplies, and other operational costs for the Prescott Public Library. In the past year, over $294,195 was raised in donations.
  • Library and Donated Goods Volunteer Coordination 2 activities
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages volunteers to support various library functions, including youth and adult programming, library collections, technology assistance for patrons, and the Friends of the Library Book Sale.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages volunteers to support various library functions, including youth and adult programming, library collections, technology assistance for patrons, and the Friends of the Library Book Sale.
  • Children's Book Distribution & Reading Spaces 1 activity
    • International Library Support
      Provided over 400 books to resupply libraries in Kabul, Afghanistan.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Book Donations to Correctional Facilities
      Collects and delivers books to Arizona Correctional Facilities, having provided over fifty boxes of books.
    • Book Donations to Correctional Facilities
      Collects and delivers books to Arizona Correctional Facilities, having provided over fifty boxes of books.
    • International Book Donations
      Provides books to international libraries, having supplied over 400 books to resupply libraries in Kabul, Afghanistan.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$857K
Contributions & grants$379K44%
Program service revenue$157K18%
Investment income$322K38%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$318K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$6.76M
Cash$231K
Investments$6.50M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$6.76M
Liquid reserves254.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +176.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 10
  • BETH STAUB — Secretary
  • DEB MCCASLAND — Vice President
  • JANET STEVEN — MEMBER
  • JOHN BOEGNER — Treasurer
  • LAYNE MIDDLETON — MEMBER
  • MARION JOHNSTON — MEMBER
  • MIKE GULLEY — MEMBER
  • ROSIE HARTNER — MEMBER
  • SHAWN TROBIA — MEMBER
  • WILLIAM ARNOLD — President
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) Partner — Established an endowment with ACF to facilitate lifetime and legacy giving for the Prescott Public Library.
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Partner — Provided books for a book drive conducted by the university for libraries in Kabul, Afghanistan.
  • Prescott Public Library Partner — Primary partner organization receiving financial and programmatic support from the Friends group.
  • Prescott Public Library Partner — Provides funding for programs, supplies, and other support to the library.
  • Prescott Public Library Partner — Supports programs at the Prescott Public Library through fundraising.
  • Prescott Public Library Partner — Worked with volunteers from the library to collect books for Arizona Correctional Facilities.