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FRIENDS OF THE SIERRA VISTA CITY LIBRARY
Sierra Vista, AZ · EIN 237305245 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · friendssvlibrary.org
revenue
$191K
expenses
$178K
net assets
$128K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

SALE OF USED DONATED ITEMS AND BOOKS. REVENUE IS USED FOR CHILDREN AND ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS, PURCHASE LIBRARY EQUIPMENT, AND TOTAL COMMUNITY LITERACY BENEFITS. CONDUCT CHILDREN AND YOUTH READING PROGRAMS. CONDUCT ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Friends of the Sierra Vista City Library is a volunteer nonprofit founded in 1973 to support the Sierra Vista Public Library in Arizona. It raises funds through the sale of donated books and media at its bookstore, with proceeds supporting literacy programs, children's reading initiatives, library technology, and capital improvements. The organization promotes community engagement with the library and recirculates materials in an environmentally responsible way.

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
    ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS.
  2. #2 $0
    CHILDREN AND YOUTH READING PROGRAMS.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Book Donations to VA Hospital and Department of Corrections
Program donating books to the Veterans Administration Hospital and the Department of Corrections to support reading access for patients and incarcerated individuals
Born to Read Program
Program providing reading materials or support to newborns and their families to promote early literacy
Raymond H. Dunne Trust Fund for Capital Improvements
Trust fund supported by the Friends to finance major library improvements and equipment purchases
Summer Reading Program
Reading program for young people during the summer months, funded by the Friends to encourage literacy and library use
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Children's Book Distribution & Reading Spaces 2 activities
    • Donate books to veterans and incarcerated individuals
      Donates books to the Veterans Administration Hospital and the Department of Corrections to expand access to reading materials for underserved populations.
    • Donating books to institutions
      Donates books to the Veterans Administration Hospital and the Department of Corrections.
  • Library Friends Group Support 2 activities
    • Fund youth and community literacy programs and capital improvements
      Uses proceeds from bookstore sales to fund the Summer Reading Program for young people, the Born to Read Program for newborns, the Raymond H. Dunne Trust Fund for capital improvements, and library technology purchases.
    • Fundraising for library programs and improvements
      Raises funds through the sale of donated media to support various library initiatives, including the Summer Reading Program, Born to Read Program, Raymond H. Dunne Trust Fund for Capital Improvements, and library technology purchases.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Operate seasonal bookstore to recirculate library materials and generate funding
      Operates a physical bookstore with seasonal hours during summer and winter months, open Monday through Saturday with adjusted closing times on holidays and eves, to recirculate donated library materials and generate proceeds for library programs.
    • Operating a bookstore
      Operates a bookstore with varying hours depending on the season (summer and winter) to sell recirculated library materials and promote literacy, with specific holiday closures.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$191K
Contributions & grants$13K7%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$8780%
Other revenue$177K
expenses
Total expenses$178K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$21K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$128K
Cash$128K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$128K
Liquid reserves8.6 mo
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -6.1%
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Department of Corrections Partner — Receives book donations from Friends of the Sierra Vista City Library.
  • Sierra Vista Public Library Partner — Operates bookstore to support library services
  • Veterans Administration Hospital Partner — Receives book donations from Friends of the Sierra Vista City Library.