FRIENDS OF THE BERKELEY PUBLIC LIBRARY (EIN 510193030) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1965

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CATHY BROWN

Phone

5109816152

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

FRIENDS OF THE BERKELEY PUBLIC LIBRARY, founded in 1965, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $256K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $320K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

The Organization's purpose is to support and expand the educational, cultural, and outreach programs of the Berkeley Public Library. The Friends work with library staff to build collections and stimulate community interest in the library.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $48,345

Program Service Revenue $204,499

Investment Income $2,903

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $255,747

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $223,999

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $276,310

Other Expenses $96,484

TOTAL EXPENSES $320,483

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$255,747	$270,628	-0.1%
Expenses	$320,483	$301,424	+0.1%
Net Income	$-64,736	$-30,796	+1.1%

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

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
CATHY BROWN	President	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROLE SCHLOZ	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LUCIA BLANKESLEE	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARION ABBOTT	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANE DAVENPORT	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTI KENNEY	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUTH GRIMES	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ED CULLEN	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDY BAILS	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VIVIAN PISANO	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM HAUSLE	Treasurer	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM NOVOSEL	Vice President	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SAYRE VAN YOUNG	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDITH JUSTICE	Scholarship Cha	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA MCPHAIL	Director	4.00	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	$255,747	$320,483	$189,753	$-64,736
2024	$270,628	$301,424	$254,489	$-30,796
2023	$266,023	$291,282	$285,285	$-25,259
2022	$266,875	$223,726	$310,544	$43,149
2019	$256,283	$205,529	$267,979	$50,754

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