THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR THE BEN… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1989

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JIM SLATTERY

Phone

3142412288

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY, founded in 1989, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $727K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 37% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $815K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

THE FOUNDATION ENGAGES IN ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT AND BENEFIT THE ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY THROUGH SOLICITING, RECEIVING, AND HOLDING GIFTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LIBRARY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $651,604

THE ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION (SLPLF) ENGAGES IN ACTIVITIES THAT FOCUS PUBLIC ATTENTION ON THE ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AND THE NEED FOR PRIVATE, PHILANTHROPIC...

THE ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION (SLPLF) ENGAGES IN ACTIVITIES THAT FOCUS PUBLIC ATTENTION ON THE ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AND THE NEED FOR PRIVATE, PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE SLPLF STAFF ARE COMMUNITY ADVOCATES, DEVELOPING PARTNERSHIPS TO FURTHER THE LIBRARY'S MISSION AND BUILD COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MANAGING AN ANNUAL FUND. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, THE SLPL FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL FUND HAD GIFTS FROM 1,340 BUSINESSES, FOUNDATIONS, AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS. IN ADDITION TO MANAGING THE ANNUAL FUND, THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION MANAGED INVESTED FUNDS USED TO SUPPORT SLPL PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND COLLECTIONS. IN FY2024, SLPL FOUNDATION HELD STEWARDSHIP EVENTS FOR FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY AND A FUNDRAISING EVENT (X MARKS THE SPOT) TO SUPPORT EXHIBITS HOSTED AT CENTRAL LIBRARY AS WELL AS PROGRAMS AT VARIOUS BRANCHES OF THE LIBRARY SYSTEM. THE SLPL FOUNDATION PROMOTED THE ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY THROUGH A MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER TO 3,900, SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS, AND ONLINE, PRINT AND RADIO ADVERTISING. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, THE SLPL FOUNDATION SOLICITED GIFTS FOR THE LIBRARY THROUGH DIRECT MAIL AND HELPED IDENTIFY AND SECURE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO PROMOTE LIBRARY PROGRAMMING.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $688,202

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $117,302

Other Revenue $-78,965

TOTAL REVENUE $726,539

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $651,604

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $96,349

Program Expenses $651,604

Other Expenses $163,375

TOTAL EXPENSES $814,979

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$726,539	$1,147,004	-0.4%
Expenses	$814,979	$787,826	+0.0%
Net Income	$-88,440	$359,178	-1.2%

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

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Financial Distress Indicator

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
PEDRO SOARES	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHY SURRATT-STATES	VICE-CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DARRYL SAGEL	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT BENSINGER	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICK J ECKELKAMP	DIRECTOR	0.60	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROLYN G FARRELL	DIRECTOR	0.60	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALISON NICHOLS FERRING	DIRECTOR	0.60	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE FRAZIER	DIRECTOR	0.60	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER GEMBERLING	DIRECTOR	0.60	Director	$0	$0	$0
BEAU HERNDON	DIRECTOR	0.60	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUSSELL JACKSON	DIRECTOR	0.60	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER KINGSTON	DIRECTOR	0.60	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIKU OBATA	DIRECTOR	0.60	Director	$0	$0	$0
HARSH PATEL	DIRECTOR	0.60	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTEN POLCHINSKI	DIRECTOR	0.60	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS F SCHLAFLY	DIRECTOR	0.60	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA J SHAUGHNESSY	DIRECTOR	0.60	Director	$0	$0	$0
VINCE VOLPI	DIRECTOR	0.60	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATE WARNE	DIRECTOR	0.60	Director	$0	$0	$0
TED WIGHT	DIRECTOR	0.60	Director	$0	$0	$0
WALLER F MCGUIRE	PRESIDENT	0.60	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JIM SLATTERY	CFO	2.00	Officer	$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
2024	$726,539	$814,979	$10,125,262	$-88,440
2023	$1,147,004	$787,826	$8,637,351	$359,178
2022	$840,356	$1,493,978	$7,940,910	$-653,622
2021	$1,555,129	$1,314,264	$10,106,399	$240,865
2020	$1,105,985	$1,136,243	$8,777,327	$-30,258
2019	$1,111,865	$754,863	$8,408,438	$357,002
2018	$840,247	$1,239,352	$7,894,001	$-399,105

THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY