THE DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY FRIENDS FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 381387108 501(c)(3) Education

DETROIT, MI

Total Revenue
$319,478
Total Expenses
$567,999
Total Assets
$3,598,990
Net Assets
$3,573,604
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1942
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
SEAN RYAN EVERETT
Phone
3134006765
Tax Period
2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30

THE DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY FRIENDS FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1942, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $319K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 44% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $568K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 78% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE CITY OF DETROIT'S CULTURAL GROWTH, ALL FORMS OF LITERACY, AN INTEREST IN BOOKS, AND OTHER FORMS OF HUMAN RECORD AND TO ESTABLISH COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND PROGRAMS WITH THE DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY AND OTHER CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS AND GROUPS IN SUPPORT OF SUCH CHARITABLE, LITERARY, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $41,259

PROGRAMMING/EVENTS - INCLUDES YOUTH AND FAMILY LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN EFFORTS AND UNIVERSAL ACCESS THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $194,551

LITERACY INITIATIVES - LITERACY IS THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD AROUND US AND WHILE THE LANDSCAPE MAY CHANGE AS TIME MOVES ON, KNOWLEDGE WILL ALWAYS BE A FORMIDABLE OPPONENT AGAINST POVERTY AND...

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LITERACY INITIATIVES - LITERACY IS THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD AROUND US AND WHILE THE LANDSCAPE MAY CHANGE AS TIME MOVES ON, KNOWLEDGE WILL ALWAYS BE A FORMIDABLE OPPONENT AGAINST POVERTY AND DIVISION. THE ORGANIZATION WILL CONTINUE TO SEEK OUT, SUPPORT AND PROVIDE RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE IN OVERCOMING THE OBSTACLES THAT STAND IN THE WAY OF THEIR GREATNESS.

Program 3
Expenses: $205,866

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/ LIBRARY SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY - INCLUDES TRADITIONAL LIBRARY INITIATIVES:EARLY LITERACY (K-3); BASIC LITERACY; DIGITAL/TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY; PRIORITIZES PROGRAMS WITH AN...

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/ LIBRARY SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY - INCLUDES TRADITIONAL LIBRARY INITIATIVES:EARLY LITERACY (K-3); BASIC LITERACY; DIGITAL/TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY; PRIORITIZES PROGRAMS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LITERACY AND MENTORSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN OF COLOR; ENCOURAGES AND SUPPORTS COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS TO DELIVER NEW, INNOVATIVE AND EQUITY DRIVEN PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DETROIT COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $60,047
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $255,565
Other Revenue $3,866
TOTAL REVENUE $319,478

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $35,749
Salaries & Benefits $374,339
Fundraising Expenses $61,911
Program Expenses $473,403
Other Expenses $157,911
TOTAL EXPENSES $567,999

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $319,478 $221,854 +0.4%
Expenses $567,999 $528,534 +0.1%
Net Income $-248,521 $-306,680 -0.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
7
Volunteers
8

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
3
$113,340
Total Directors
9
$113,340
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID COSTA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN GARDYNIK TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN KRIEMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRYSTAL POWELL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SEAN RYAN EVERETT EXEC DIRECTOR/BOARD PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$105,768 $7,572 $113,340
CAROL HUCKLEBY SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN SPICA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNE WARDFORD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARRI WATKINS DIRECTOR 2.00
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 $319,478 $567,999 $3,598,990 $-248,521
2024 $221,854 $528,534 $3,783,820 $-306,680
2023 $172,370 $487,690 $3,886,266 $-315,320
2022 $310,193 $510,251 $4,265,630 $-200,058
2021 $772,383 $402,203 $4,862,508 $370,180
2020 $235,281 $278,122 $3,850,553 $-42,841
2019 $458,669 $332,737 $4,015,210 $125,932
2018 $396,491 $300,570 $3,915,177 $95,921
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