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FRIENDS OF THE PIMA

GREEN VALLEY, AZ · EIN 860321535 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · gvlibraryfriends.org
revenue
$106K
expenses
$114K
net assets
$138K
employees
mission · from form 990

Establish, promote, assist, maintain and service a local library.

profile · synthesized from sources

FRIENDS OF THE PIMA is a nonprofit organization supporting the Pima County Public Library system in Arizona. The group raises funds and advocates for library resources, primarily through organizing book sales and supporting community programs. Their efforts enhance access to educational materials and cultural activities for residents across Pima County.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Friends of the Library Book Sale
Annual book sale event offering books, music, and other media to the public, with proceeds supporting library programs and services
Friends of the Library Bookstore
Operates a bookstore at the Joyner-Green Valley Library location, selling donated materials to raise funds for the library
activities · 9 groups

what they do

  • Library Friends Group Support 8 activities
    • Provide Supplemental Funding for Library Resources
      Provides supplemental funding for large print books, talking books, databases, and other media for the Green Valley and Sahuarita Libraries.
    • Provide Supplemental Funding for Library Resources
      Provides supplemental funding for large print books, talking books, databases, and other media for the Green Valley and Sahuarita Libraries.
    • Provide Supplemental Funding for Library Resources
      Provides supplemental funding for large print books, talking books, databases, and other media for the Green Valley and Sahuarita Libraries.
    • Providing Supplemental Library Funding
      Provides supplemental funding for large print books, talking books, databases, and other media for the Green Valley and Sahuarita Libraries.
    • Support Library Programs for Children and Youth
      Provides support for children and youth programs at the Green Valley and Sahuarita Libraries, including summer reading programs, storytimes, Create Club, Legos club, Yarn Addicts, Amado Youth Center support, and book giveaways.
    • Support Library Programs for Children and Youth
      Provides support for children and youth programs at the Green Valley and Sahuarita Libraries, including summer reading programs, storytimes, Create Club, Legos club, Yarn Addicts, Amado Youth Center support, and book giveaways.
    • Support Library Programs for Children and Youth
      Provides support for children and youth programs at the Green Valley and Sahuarita Libraries, including summer reading programs, storytimes, Create Club, Legos club, Yarn Addicts, Amado Youth Center support, and book giveaways.
    • Supporting Library Programs for Children and Youth
      Provides support for children and youth programs at the Green Valley and Sahuarita Libraries, including summer reading programs, storytimes, Create Club, Legos club, Yarn Addicts, Amado Youth Center support, and book giveaways.
  • Used Book and Media Sales 5 activities
    • Hosting Book Sales
      Organizes book sale events offering books, music, and other materials to the public.
    • Operate Used Bookstores
      Operates two used bookstores, one in the Green Valley Library and one in Green Valley Village, to raise funds and recycle books. This includes organizing book sale events.
    • Operate Used Bookstores
      Operates two used bookstores, one in the Green Valley Library and one in Green Valley Village, to raise funds and recycle books. This includes organizing book sale events.
    • Operate Used Bookstores
      Operates two used bookstores, one in the Green Valley Library and one in Green Valley Village, to raise funds and recycle books. This includes organizing book sale events.
    • Operating Used Bookstores
      Operates two used bookstores, one in the Green Valley Library and another in the Green Valley Village Mall, to raise funds and recycle books.
  • Library Collection and Digital Access Services 5 activities
    • Offer eCards for Library Access
      Offers eCards to provide access to library resources.
    • Offering eCards for Library Access
      Offers eCards to provide access to library resources.
    • Provide Library-Related Community Services
      Offers various community services through the library, including making COVID test kits available, operating a Seed Library, providing an electric vehicle charging station, and offering eCards for access to library resources.
    • Provide Library-Related Community Services
      Offers various community services through the library, including making COVID test kits available, operating a Seed Library, providing an electric vehicle charging station, and offering eCards for access to library resources.
    • Provide Library-Related Community Services
      Offers various community services through the library, including making COVID test kits available, operating a Seed Library, providing an electric vehicle charging station, and offering eCards for access to library resources.
  • Library Workforce Development & Resource Access 5 activities
    • Provide Graduate Scholarships
      Provides scholarships for graduate students at the University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science who are employees of the Pima County Public Library System.
    • Providing Graduate Scholarships
      Provides scholarships for graduate students at the University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science who are employees of the Pima County Public Library System.
    • Support Library Science Education
      Provides scholarships for graduate students at the University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science who are employees of the Pima County Public Library System.
    • Support Library Science Education
      Provides scholarships for graduate students at the University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science who are employees of the Pima County Public Library System.
    • Support Library Science Education
      Provides scholarships for graduate students at the University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science who are employees of the Pima County Public Library System.
  • Organizational History Archiving 4 activities
    • Maintain Organizational Archive
      Maintains an archive of its history, compiled by Archivist Tom Wilsted, which is housed in the Joyner-Green Valley Library.
    • Maintain Organizational Archive
      Maintains an archive of its history, compiled by Archivist Tom Wilsted, which is housed in the Joyner-Green Valley Library.
    • Maintain Organizational Archive
      Maintains an archive of its history, compiled by Archivist Tom Wilsted, which is housed in the Joyner-Green Valley Library.
    • Maintaining an Organizational Archive
      Maintains an archive of its history, compiled by Archivist Tom Wilsted, which is housed in the Joyner-Green Valley Library.
  • Seed Library and Distribution Program 2 activities
    • Operate a Seed Library
      Operates a Seed Library, allowing community members to borrow seeds for gardening.
    • Operating a Seed Library
      Operates a Seed Library, allowing community members to borrow seeds for planting.
  • Vaccination Access and Education Services 2 activities
    • Provide COVID Test Kits
      Makes COVID test kits available at the library for public access.
    • Providing COVID Test Kits
      Makes COVID test kits available at the library for public access.
  • Alternative Fuel Infrastructure & Information Services 2 activities
    • Provide Electric Vehicle Charging Station
      Provides an electric vehicle charging station for public use.
    • Providing Electric Vehicle Charging
      Provides an electric vehicle charging station for public use.
  • Uncategorized 8 activities
    • Offer Library Accessibility Services
      Provides accessible facilities and technology, including height-adjustable workstations, power-assisted doors, accessible restrooms, accessible parking, adjustable-height service desks, adult changing stations, visual fire alarms, an Induction Loop System, computers with large type keyboards, and MAGic Magnification software with speech.
    • Offer Library Accessibility Services
      Provides accessible facilities and technology, including height-adjustable workstations, power-assisted doors, accessible restrooms, accessible parking, adjustable-height service desks, adult changing stations, visual fire alarms, an Induction Loop System, computers with large type keyboards, and MAGic Magnification software with speech.
    • Offer Library Accessibility Services
      Provides accessible facilities and technology, including height-adjustable workstations, power-assisted doors, accessible restrooms, accessible parking, adjustable-height service desks, adult changing stations, visual fire alarms, an Induction Loop System, computers with large type keyboards, and MAGic Magnification software with speech.
    • Offering Library Accessibility Services
      Provides accessible facilities and technology, including height-adjustable workstations, power-assisted doors, accessible restrooms, accessible parking, adjustable-height service desks, adult changing stations, visual fire alarms, an Induction Loop System, computers with large type keyboards, and MAGic Magnification software with speech.
    • Support Library Programs for Adults
      Supports adult programs including two Green Valley Book Clubs (mystery and literature), the Omnivorous Readers book club at Sahuarita, the Focus on Art series, Tai Chi and meditation programs, and Poets’ Corner.
    • Support Library Programs for Adults
      Supports adult programs including two Green Valley Book Clubs (mystery and literature), the Omnivorous Readers book club at Sahuarita, the Focus on Art series, Tai Chi and meditation programs, and Poets’ Corner.
    • Support Library Programs for Adults
      Supports adult programs including two Green Valley Book Clubs (mystery and literature), the Omnivorous Readers book club at Sahuarita, the Focus on Art series, Tai Chi and meditation programs, and Poets’ Corner.
    • Supporting Library Programs for Adults
      Supports adult programs including two Green Valley Book Clubs (mystery and literature), the Omnivorous Readers book club at Sahuarita, the Focus on Art series, Tai Chi and meditation programs, and Poets’ Corner.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$106K
Contributions & grants$55K52%
Program service revenue
Investment income$700%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$114K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$81K
balance sheet
Total assets$138K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$138K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 8
  • BARBARA HUNT — Director
  • BOB MORGAN — Director
  • CAROL LIS — Director
  • CONNIE VAN LIESHOUT — Director
  • KAREN WEBSTER — Director
  • MARY FISHER — Director
  • REGINA COLLINS — Director
  • TOM BROWN — Director
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • Amado Youth Center Partner — Supports programs for children and youth.
  • Friends of the Library Partner — Supports the Pima County Public Library through advocacy and community engagement
  • Green Valley Library Partner — Operates a bookstore within the Green Valley Library.
  • Green Valley Library Partner — Strengthens, promotes, and champions the library; provides supplemental funding and supports programs.
  • Joyner-Green Valley Library Partner — Houses the organization's historical archive and hosts board meetings.
  • Pima County Public Library Partner — Supports the Joyner-Green Valley Library through a partnership with the Friends of the Library organization.
  • Pima County Public Library Partner — The Sahuarita Library is part of the Pima County Public Library system.
  • Pima County Public Library System Partner — Provides scholarships for its employees who are graduate students at the University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science.
  • Sahuarita Library Partner — Strengthens, promotes, and champions the library; provides supplemental funding and supports programs.
  • Tucson Museum of Art Partner — Docents lead discussions for the Focus on Art series.
  • University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science Partner — Provides scholarships for graduate students who are employees of the Pima County Public Library System.