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Library Friends of Payson Inc
Payson, AZ · EIN 860527550 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · libraryfriendsofpayson.wordpress.com
revenue
$503K
expenses
$45K
net assets
$652K
employees
0
volunteers
20
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

Assistance to the Payson Public Library with volunteers and funding not provided by the Town of Payson and Gila County. Purchase of books, funding the childrens's activities and building maintenance.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Library Friends of Payson, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides financial and community support to the Payson Public Library in Payson, Arizona. They fund library programs, materials, and facility upgrades not covered by municipal taxes, and operate a bookstore staffed by volunteers. The organization also hosts monthly community presentations.

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 $942
    Membership meetings & general programs 85.21 News letter 302.00 Volunteer appreciation event costs 555.00
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

A Taste of Rim Country
An annual fundraising event featuring local restaurants and chefs, with proceeds benefiting the Library Friends of Payson's general fund.
Homebound Program
A free service for Payson area residents who cannot get to the library, providing delivery and return of library materials by volunteers.
LFOP Bookstore
A bookstore located inside the Payson Public Library, staffed by volunteers, selling books, music, movies, magazines, and puzzles to raise funds for the library.
LFOP Monthly General Meetings
Monthly community presentations on topics of general interest, held at the library, featuring speakers from various fields.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Library Friends Group Support 4 activities
    • Funding Library Infrastructure Improvements
      Invested over $91,000 in recent years for significant upgrades to the library's audio/visual system, bathroom facilities, and new gaming computers.
    • Funding Library Infrastructure Improvements
      Invests in library infrastructure, including over $91,000 for a new audio/visual system, upgraded bathroom facilities, and new gaming computers in recent years.
    • Funding Library Resources and Programs
      Provides financial support for the purchase of books, DVDs, audiobooks, and various library programs, contributing approximately $41,000 in the past fiscal year.
    • Funding Library Resources and Programs
      Provides financial support for the purchase of books, DVDs, audiobooks, and various library programs for the Payson Public Library, contributing approximately $41,000 in the past fiscal year.
  • Used Book and Media Sales 2 activities
    • Operating a Bookstore
      Maintains the LFOP Bookstore inside the Payson Public Library, staffed by volunteers, and also sells antique and vintage books online through AbeBooks.
    • Operating the LFOP Bookstore
      Manages a bookstore inside the Payson Public Library, staffed by volunteers, and sells antique and vintage books online through AbeBooks.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Hosting Community Presentations
      Organizes and hosts free monthly presentations on topics of general interest for the public in the library's community room, excluding July and December.
    • Hosting Community Presentations
      Organizes free monthly presentations on topics of general interest for the public in the library's community room, excluding July and December.
    • Operating a Homebound Program
      Delivers library materials to individuals in the Payson area who are homebound, lack transportation, or are unable to visit the library during regular hours, including client interviews, volunteer assignments, and reading history tracking.
    • Operating a Homebound Program
      Delivers library materials to individuals in the Payson area who are homebound, lack transportation, or are unable to visit the library during regular hours, including client interviews, volunteer assignments, and reading history tracking.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$503K
Contributions & grants$495K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K1%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$45K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$40K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$659K
Cash$527K
Investments$132K
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$652K
Liquid reserves177.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +231.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 7
  • Blanchette Denise — Director
  • Brophy Romaine — Director
  • Goughnour Dolores — Director
  • Jackson Pam — Director
  • Natale Alice — Director
  • Smith Judith — Director
  • Thornton Karen — Director
relationships · 27

who they work with

  • AZ Humanities/AZ Speaks Partner — Kevin Schindler from AZ Humanities/AZ Speaks will present a program.
  • Cafe at the Rim/Smoking Gun Barbeque Partner — Participated in "A Taste of Rim Country" event and won "Best of the Best" award.
  • Cedar Ridge at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Partner — Participated in "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Chris Smith Investments Funder — Gold level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Culture Crepe Partner — Participated in "A Taste of Rim Country" event and won "Best Savory" award.
  • Doofus Industries Funder — Bronze level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • ERA Young Realty & Investments Funder — Bronze level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Edward Jones – Scott Wheeler Funder — Silver level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Gila County Library District Funder — Augments funding for library programs.
  • Gila County Library District Partner — Augments funding for library programs alongside The Library Friends of Payson, Inc.
  • Greeley Easy Home Rentals, LLC Funder — Bronze level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Harper Law Offices Funder — Bronze level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Kendra’s Country Bakery Partner — Participated in "A Taste of Rim Country" event and won "Best Sweet" award.
  • Lloyd Law Group of Arizona PLLC Funder — Bronze level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • McFarland & Co Partner — Publisher of David Grasse's book, which will be discussed at a presentation.
  • My Imago Dei Photography Funder — Bronze level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Oxbow Inn Partner — Participated in "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Payson Concrete Funder — Bronze level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Payson Premier Dental Funder — Silver level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Payson Public Library Partner — Clients of the Homebound Program are required to have a Payson Public Library card, and the organization assists with the application process. Volunteers check out and return books to the library.
  • Payson Public Library Partner — Provides financial and community support to the library; maintains a bookstore inside the library; hosts presentations in the library's Mogollon Room.
  • Payson Realty Funder — Bronze level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Payson Wireless Funder — Bronze level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Plant Fair Funder — Silver level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Smart Systems, Inc Funder — Bronze level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • The Randall House Partner — Participated in "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Waste Management of Arizona Funder — Bronze level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.