LESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 391488302 501(c)(3) Education

TWO RIVERS, WI

Total Revenue
$117,542
Total Expenses
$64,948
Total Assets
$1,768,833
Net Assets
$1,768,833
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
ROBERT FAY
Phone
9207937156
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $118K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 30% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $53K, a strong 45% operating margin.

Mission

THROUGH GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE NEW TECHNOLOGIES, PROGRAMS, FACILITIES, AND COLLECTIONS AT THE LESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWO RIVERS COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $62,305

IN 2025, EARNINGS FROM THE FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT FUND PROVIDED FUNDS FOR EARLY LITERACY AND CHILDREN'S SUMMER READING PROGRAMS, LARGE PRINT BOOK COLLECTION, AND YOUTH AND ADULT PROGRAMMING.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,925
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $109,617
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $117,542

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $54,930
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $62,305
Other Expenses $10,018
TOTAL EXPENSES $64,948

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $117,542 $168,085 -0.3%
Expenses $64,948 $94,950 -0.3%
Net Income $52,594 $73,135 -0.3%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
7

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
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TERI WAGNER PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM SCHROEDER VICE-PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT FAY TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON SLEGER LPL BOARD OF TRUSTEES REP 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEB BRAUN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID PENNEFEATHER DIRECTOR 1.00
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 $117,542 $64,948 $1,768,833 $52,594
2024 $168,085 $94,950 $1,550,104 $73,135
2023 $150,528 $134,496 $1,418,704 $16,032
2022 $145,446 $85,274 $1,261,747 $60,172
2021 $340,241 $46,289 $1,478,909 $293,952
2020 $88,689 $40,428 $1,121,836 $48,261
2019 $91,893 $31,319 $956,041 $60,574
2018 $85,931 $29,644 $770,112 $56,287
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