THOMAS FORD LIBRARY FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1994

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ANNE KOZAK

Phone

7082460520

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THOMAS FORD LIBRARY FOUNDATION, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $215K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 220% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $198K, a strong 92% operating margin.

Mission

THE FOUNDATION IS WHOLLY ORGANIZED AND OPERATED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THOMAS FORD MEMORIAL LIBRARY, A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN WESTERN SPRINGS, ILLINOIS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE CAPITAL PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMING OF THE THOMAS FORD MEMORIAL LIBRARY. IN 2025, THE FOUNDATION FUNDED THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $193,028

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $21,647

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $214,675

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $11,001

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $5,972

Program Expenses $11,001

Other Expenses $5,972

TOTAL EXPENSES $16,973

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$214,675	$67,157	+2.2%
Expenses	$16,973	$31,019	-0.5%
Net Income	$197,702	$36,138	+4.5%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
TED BODEWES	LIBRARY DIRE	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY BROWN	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JODIE DISTLER	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN ERICSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARGARET FAHRENBACH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADAM FUELLEMAN	LIBRARY BOAR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY GRESKA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LESLIE KARAS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNE KOZAK	PRESIDENT/CH	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTIE M SCRIBA	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

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
2025	$214,675	$16,973	$565,940	$197,702