INDIANAPOLIS - MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 237016089 501(c)(3) Education

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Total Revenue
$3,290,915
Total Expenses
$3,065,845
Total Assets
$26,195,377
Net Assets
$26,139,485
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1969
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
ROBERTA JAGGERS
Phone
3172754700
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

INDIANAPOLIS - MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1969, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.1M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

PARTNER WITH DONORS TO ENRICH LIVES, FOSTER LIFELONG LEARNING AND ENGAGE OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $727,803

PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH EFFORTS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN BECOME MORE CAPABLE, ENTHUSIASTIC READERS AND TO SUPPORT HEALTHY SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT. OFFERED AT ALL 25 LIBRARY...

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PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH EFFORTS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN BECOME MORE CAPABLE, ENTHUSIASTIC READERS AND TO SUPPORT HEALTHY SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT. OFFERED AT ALL 25 LIBRARY LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY, THESE PROGRAMS ARE HIGHLY ACCESSIBLE AND REACH UNDERSERVED AUDIENCES, AS 21% OF MARION COUNTY CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN 18 LIVE IN POVERTY. EXAMPLES OF MAJOR CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS THE FOUNDATION FUNDS ARE: SUMMER READING PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM, WHICH REWARDS CHILDREN FOR READING OVER THE SUMMER MONTHS, ENROLLS 22,000 YOUTH PARTICIPANTS WHO READ MORE THAN 16 MILLION MINUTES. ITS GOAL IS TO COUNTER SUMMER LEARNING LOSS. ON THE ROAD TO READING: EACH MONTH, THE LIBRARY PROVIDES STORY PROGRAMS TO APPROXIMATELY 60 HOME AND FAITH-BASED DAYCARES IN LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME AREAS. EACH SESSION CONSISTS OF A STORY PROGRAM AND A DELIVERY OF BAGS FILLED WITH PICTURE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN TO ENJOY BETWEEN VISITS, AS WELL AS EARLY LITERACY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS. PRESCHOOL PACKAGED PROGRAMS: PRESCHOOL CHILDREN ENGAGE IN LEARNING THROUGH INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES. PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS ALLOW CHILDREN AND PRESCHOOLERS TO EXPERIENCE ART, MUSIC, SPORTS AND MORE. READING READY TIME VIDEOS OFTEN ENGAGE MANY OF THE SAME PRESENTERS TO DO RECORDED PROGRAMS FOR CHILDCARE CENTERS AND CLASSROOMS THAT CANNOT ATTEND IN-PERSON PROGRAMS. EARLY LITERACY STAFF: PRIVATE FUNDS SUPPORT THE LIBRARY'S HERBERT SIMON EARLY LITERACY SPECIALIST WHO OVERSEES AND EVALUATES CHILDHOOD LITERACY PROGRAMMING, AS WELL AS PART-TIME OUTREACH STAFF WHO IMPLEMENT ON THE ROAD TO READING. FALL FEST: HOSTED IN OCTOBER, THIS ANNUAL FESTIVAL CREATES A POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE THAT ENCOURAGES READING AND LITERACY FOR FAMILIES. LOCAL STUDENTS GRADES 7-12 ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT POEMS BASED ON THE ANNUAL THEME. TEN TEENS ARE THEN SELECTED TO READ THEIR POEMS FOR THE FALL FEST AUDIENCE. THIS EVENT ALSO FEATURES AN AFRICAN AMERICAN KEYNOTE SPEAKER WHO SERVES AS AN INSPIRATIONAL ROLE MODEL FOR TEEN ATTENDEES AS WELL AS OTHER INTERACTIVE SESSIONS. BUNNY BAGS: BUNNY BAGS ARE BAGS FULL OF AGE-APPROPRIATE PICTURE BOOKS FOR EARLY READERS THAT CAN BE CHECKED OUT BY BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND CHILDCARE CENTERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $644,925

THE FOUNDATION FUNDS SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY TO HELP THE LIBRARY PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR PATRONS. MAJOR EXAMPLES INCLUDE: MARION COUNTY INTERNET LIBRARY: A COLLECTION OF ONLINE DATABASES THE...

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THE FOUNDATION FUNDS SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY TO HELP THE LIBRARY PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR PATRONS. MAJOR EXAMPLES INCLUDE: MARION COUNTY INTERNET LIBRARY: A COLLECTION OF ONLINE DATABASES THE LIBRARY ADMINISTERS AND SHARES WITH THE PUBLIC, HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTERS, AND UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF INDIANAPOLIS: THE LIBRARY CONTINUES DEVELOPING AND EXPANDING THIS INTERACTIVE ONLINE RESOURCE ABOUT INDIANAPOLIS' PAST AND PRESENT. DEVICE LENDING: TO HELP BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS DEVICE LENDING AT SEVERAL LIBRARY LOCATIONS ACROSS THE CITY. LIBRARY PATRONS CAN CHECK OUT WI-FI HOTSPOTS, CHROMEBOOKS OR BOTH TO USE AT HOME FOR JOB SEARCHES, EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND MORE.

Program 3
Expenses: $270,407

THE FOUNDATION FUNDS LIBRARY PROGRAMS THAT HIGHLIGHT THE CULTURES AND COMMUNITIES IN INDIANAPOLIS. SOME EXAMPLES OF MAJOR PROGRAMS INCLUDE: MEET THE ARTISTS: THIS TWO-MONTH EXHIBITION OF LOCAL AND...

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THE FOUNDATION FUNDS LIBRARY PROGRAMS THAT HIGHLIGHT THE CULTURES AND COMMUNITIES IN INDIANAPOLIS. SOME EXAMPLES OF MAJOR PROGRAMS INCLUDE: MEET THE ARTISTS: THIS TWO-MONTH EXHIBITION OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL BLACK ARTISTS CELEBRATES AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE AND HERITAGE. THE EXHIBIT'S WELL-ATTENDED GALA FEATURES LIVE PERFORMANCES, A FASHION SHOW AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK WITH THE FEATURED ARTISTS. CONCERT SERIES: MUSICIANS FROM LOCAL ENSEMBLES PERFORM CONCERTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT CENTRAL LIBRARY AND SELECT BRANCHES, EXPOSING PATRONS TO A VARIETY OF MUSICAL STYLES. CENTER FOR BLACK LITERATURE & CULTURE: A DEDICATED SPACE AT CENTRAL LIBRARY CELEBRATES THE VIBRANT HERITAGE AND TRIUMPHS OF THOSE BORN OF AFRICAN ROOTS WHILE PROVIDING A PLACE FOR ALL WHO ARE INTERESTED IN EXPLORING THIS RICH CULTURE THROUGH COLLECTIONS, RESOURCES, AND PROGRAMS. WORLD LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS CAN IMPROVE THEIR LITERACY SKILLS THROUGH SEVERAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING PATHWAYS TO LITERACY AND CONVERSATION CIRCLES. SOCIAL WORK: THE SOCIAL WORK TEAM PROVIDES REFERRALS FOR SOCIOECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PATRONS TO RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONS GEARED TOWARD LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, OFFERING ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, BASIC NEEDS, MENTAL HEALTH, AND MORE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,210,506
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $878,357
Other Revenue $202,052
TOTAL REVENUE $3,290,915

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,000,110
Salaries & Benefits $788,668
Fundraising Expenses $499,795
Program Expenses $2,130,667
Other Expenses $277,067
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,065,845

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,290,915 $2,594,938 +0.3%
Expenses $3,065,845 $3,296,282 -0.1%
Net Income $225,070 $-701,344 -1.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
10
Volunteers
59

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$321,383
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRAD HOLTZ CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KERI JETER LEWIS VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMPARO DE LA PENA SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BERTHRAN UGEH TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA MAGER IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAYMOND BIEDERMAN EX-OFFICIO, LIBRARY BOARD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORA BROWN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCIO DONATELLI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE J GLOR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAELA GRAHAM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE HERD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERRI C LAUVER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VISHAL LODHA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANN LUPTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL PEAPER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN REAGAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH SCHUERMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATY STRADER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACH WILLS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGORY HILL EX-OFFICIO, LIBRARY CEO 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERTA KNICKERBOCKER JAGGERS FOUNDATION PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$164,406 $34,990 $199,396
DENISE ELKINS OFFICE MANAGER 40.00
Officer
$94,277 $27,710 $121,987
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $3,290,915 $3,065,845 $26,195,377 $225,070
2023 $2,594,938 $3,296,282 $24,211,070 $-701,344
2022 $2,552,026 $3,139,988 $22,700,353 $-587,962
2021 $3,579,299 $3,746,329 $26,699,797 $-167,030
2020 $2,555,002 $3,478,885 $23,560,390 $-923,883
2019 $3,502,640 $3,006,545 $22,599,783 $496,095
2018 $2,717,251 $3,941,431 $19,762,913 $-1,224,180
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