DURHAM, NC
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)DURHAM LIBRARY FOUNDATION, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 44% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.3M, a strong 78% operating margin.
MISSION - THE MISSION OF THE DURHAM LIBRARY FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE A MARGIN OF EXCELLENCE FOR DURHAM COUNTY LIBRARY. WE BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN COUNTY FUNDING AND NEED THROUGH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING ANNUAL GIVING.
PROGRAMS - THE FOUNDATION ENABLES THE LIBRARY STAFF TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE DIVERSE COMMUNITY THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS WITH A MIXTURE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS WITH SPECIFIC PURPOSES AND...
PROGRAMS - THE FOUNDATION ENABLES THE LIBRARY STAFF TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE DIVERSE COMMUNITY THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS WITH A MIXTURE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS WITH SPECIFIC PURPOSES AND THE UNRESTRICTED FUNDS IN ITS PORTFOLIO. SPANISH LANGUAGE CLASSES WERE SUPPORTED BY AN ENDOWMENT FOCUSED ON OUTREACH. ONE OF THE LONG-STANDING PROGRAMS FUNDED BY UNRESTRICTED DOLLARS IS THE DIGGING DURHAM SEED LIBRARY, WHICH IS A FREE SEED LIBRARY AND GARDENING RESOURCES FOR DURHAM COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
ADULT HUMANITIES - THE FOUNDATION'S HISTORY BEGAN WITH STRONG SUPPORT FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR HUMANITIES AND LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS IN 2007. SINCE THEN, HUNDREDS OF PRESENTATIONS HAVE FEATURED...
ADULT HUMANITIES - THE FOUNDATION'S HISTORY BEGAN WITH STRONG SUPPORT FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR HUMANITIES AND LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS IN 2007. SINCE THEN, HUNDREDS OF PRESENTATIONS HAVE FEATURED INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL, AND LOCAL EXPERTS OF SUBJECTS INCLUDING THE ARTS, MUSIC, LOCAL HISTORY, RELIGION, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE. PROGRAMS ARE OFTEN DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR MANY LOCAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES ORGANIZATIONS, NONPROFITS, AND INSTITUTIONS. ONE OF THE LARGEST PROGRAMS IS THE ANNUAL WEEK-LONG LIBRARY FEST, WHICH HAD RECORD-BREAKING ATTENDANCE OF 2,030 COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND HIGHLIGHTED THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AND ITS PEOPLE IN 2025.
CHILDREN'S LITERACY - SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH LITERACY INCLUDES VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND COLLECTIONS DEVELOPMENT. FOR EXAMPLE, SUMMER READING IS AN ANNUAL PROGRAM THAT RECEIVES SUBSTANTIAL...
CHILDREN'S LITERACY - SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH LITERACY INCLUDES VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND COLLECTIONS DEVELOPMENT. FOR EXAMPLE, SUMMER READING IS AN ANNUAL PROGRAM THAT RECEIVES SUBSTANTIAL FUNDING IN 2025, 13,482 CHILDREN AND TEENS ATTENDED THE SUMMER READING PROGRAMS. A BOOST FOR BOOK BABIES ENGAGES PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO ENABLE CHILDREN'S LITERACY AT HOME. LIBRARY FEST ALSO INCLUDES CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAMMING.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $1,607,668 | $1,115,923 | +0.4% |
| Expenses | $349,803 | $275,516 | +0.3% |
| Net Income | $1,257,865 | $840,407 | +0.5% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| ARTHUR ROGERS | PRESIDENT | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ GUSTAFSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDITH RUDERMAN | SECRETARY | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM NICHOLS | TREASURER | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BOWMAN | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIA BARNES | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN EMMOMS | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE KEIR | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH CROWELL | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE MEDLEY | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DESIREE PALMER | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GLORIA QUICK | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL NEWMAN | BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPRESEN | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA ZOLTNERS | FRIENDS REPRESENTATION | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM HADZOR | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE PIKE | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN WELLS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30.00 |
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$63,617 | $0 | $63,617 |
| KARA NUNNALLY | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,607,668 | $349,803 | $7,969,380 | $1,257,865 |
| 2024 | $1,115,923 | $275,516 | $6,045,846 | $840,407 |
| 2023 | $392,105 | $320,688 | $5,303,800 | $71,417 |
| 2022 | $573,432 | $318,227 | $4,869,415 | $255,205 |
| 2021 | $573,063 | $352,743 | $5,320,723 | $220,320 |
| 2020 | $904,394 | $670,105 | $4,166,773 | $234,289 |
| 2019 | $840,674 | $1,041,085 | $4,427,874 | $-200,411 |
| 2018 | $430,670 | $362,593 | $4,607,837 | $68,077 |
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