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FRIENDS OF THE TEMPE PUBLIC LIBRARY
TEMPE, AZ · EIN 860377427 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Small ($100K-$1M) · tempefriends.org
revenue
$128K
expenses
$117K
net assets
$157K
employees
8
volunteers
45
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE FUNDING AND SUPPORT FOR LIBRARY PROGRAMS, AND TO SUPPORT LIFELONG LEARNING AND LITERACY IN THE COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Friends of the Tempe Public Library is a volunteer-driven organization that supports the Tempe Public Library through fundraising and advocacy. They operate a bookstore, an online bookstore, and a cafe, selling gently used books and other items to fund library programs, services, and learning spaces. The organization also promotes literacy and lifelong learning in the community.

named programs · 11 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual Writing Competition Awards
Distributes awards for the library's annual writing competition.
Children’s Learning Lab
A special space within the library supported by the Friends.
Computer Learning Stations for Families
Construction of computer learning stations for families within the library.
Connections Cafe
Provides refreshing drinks and snacks, and offers catering services for meetings and events within the library.
Friends Bookstore
Sells gently used books, magazines, and audiovisual materials at low prices to support the library.
Online Bookstore
Sells competitively priced books through Amazon and eBay to support the library.
Puppet Theatre Enhancement
Support for enhancing the library's puppet theatre.
Summer Reading Program
Sustains materials and prizes for the library's annual Summer Reading Program.
Tempe Connections (OLLI at ASU)
Partners with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Arizona State University to offer non-credit, university-quality classes for adults aged 50+.
The Adobe Playhouse
A special space within the library supported by the Friends.
The Mill meeting space
A meeting space within the library supported by the Friends.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Library Friends Group Support 3 activities
    • Fund library programs and improvements
      Generates funds through bookstore operations and book sales to support reading programs, expanded library services, and improved learning spaces in Tempe.
    • Fund library programs and spaces
      Generates funds through bookstore operations and book sales to support reading programs, expanded library services, and improved learning spaces in Tempe, including specific enhancements like the Children’s Learning Lab, The Adobe Playhouse, The Mill meeting space, Puppet Theatre, and computer learning stations.
    • Support Summer Reading Program
      Sustains materials and prizes for the annual Summer Reading Program.
  • Literary Awards Administration 2 activities
    • Distribute writing competition awards
      Distributes awards for an annual writing competition.
    • Distribute writing competition awards
      Distributes awards for an annual writing competition.
  • Lifelong Learning Classes for Older Adults 2 activities
    • Host lifelong learning classes
      Offers short, non-credit classes in various subjects for adults ages 50+ as part of lifelong learning initiatives.
    • Offer lifelong learning classes
      Offers short, non-credit classes in subjects including science, art, literature, world religions, and politics for adults ages 50+.
  • Café-Based Youth Job Training 2 activities
    • Manage Connections Cafe
      Manages the Connections Cafe coffee shop within the Tempe Public Library.
    • Manage Connections Cafe
      Manages the Connections Cafe coffee shop within the library.
  • Used Book and Media Sales 2 activities
    • Operate used book sales
      Operates a physical bookstore and an online bookstore selling gently used books, magazines, and audiovisual materials to generate funds for the Tempe Public Library.
    • Operate used bookstores
      Operates a physical bookstore and an online bookstore selling gently used books, magazines, and audiovisual materials, with new inventory added daily.
  • Early Childhood Literacy Resource Provision 1 activity
    • Develop and enhance library spaces
      Built special spaces including the Children’s Learning Lab, The Adobe Playhouse, The Mill meeting space, and constructed computer learning stations for families, while also enhancing the Puppet Theatre and providing toddler manipulatives and toys.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Provide catering and event space services
      Provides catering services for meetings and gatherings at the Tempe Public Library and offers a 40-seat program room for rent for various events.
    • Provide catering and event space services
      Provides catering services for meetings and gatherings at the Tempe Public Library and offers a 40-seat program room for rent for various events, with optional catering.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$128K
Contributions & grants$2K2%
Program service revenue$125K98%
Investment income$6451%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$117K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$43K
Grants paid out$6K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$203K
Cash$196K
Investments$0
Liabilities$47K
Net assets$157K
Liquid reserves20.0 mo
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue -46.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOLENE GOSLING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 0 $27K
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Arizona State University Partner — Partners to host lifelong learning classes.
  • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Arizona State University Partner — Collaborates to offer non-credit, university-quality classes for adults ages 50+ at the Tempe Public Library.
  • Tempe Public Library Partner — Committed to the support and enhancement of the library.
  • Tempe Public Library Partner — Operates the Connections Cafe and program room within the library facility.
  • Tempe Public Library Partner — Operates the Friends Bookstore within the library and collaborates to support library services.