PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES - GROUP RETURN

EIN: 900440524 501(c)(3) Education

PITTSBURGH, PA

Total Revenue
$1,963,954
Total Expenses
$1,872,433
Total Assets
$3,475,266
Net Assets
$3,475,266
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
BRANDT ENSOR
Phone
8008703858
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES - GROUP RETURN, founded in 1978, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.9M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

SUPPORT LOCAL LIBRARIES THROUGH FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,617,091

SUMMER READING PROGRAMS, TEEN EVENTS, AUTHOR SIGNINGS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS ARE A FEW EXAMPLES OF THE PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE FRIENDS' GROUPS. THE FRIENDS' GROUPS PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE LIBRARIES TO...

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SUMMER READING PROGRAMS, TEEN EVENTS, AUTHOR SIGNINGS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS ARE A FEW EXAMPLES OF THE PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE FRIENDS' GROUPS. THE FRIENDS' GROUPS PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE LIBRARIES TO PURCHASE MATERIALS, MAKE RENOVATIONS AND EXPANSIONS NEEDED TO SERVE THE PATRONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $859,877
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $27,449
Other Revenue $1,076,628
TOTAL REVENUE $1,963,954

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,617,091
Other Expenses $1,872,433
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,872,433

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,963,954 $2,106,684 -0.1%
Expenses $1,872,433 $1,762,115 +0.1%
Net Income $91,521 $344,569 -0.7%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
200

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
4
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DENISE STICHA PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN TRACEY VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDT ENSOR TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCIA WILSON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA BRANGIEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAIREE COUNTERMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH DORSHIMER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY HALLOWELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY SCHWAMBACH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE THOMPSON BOARD MEMBER 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 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,963,954 $1,872,433 $3,475,266 $91,521
2022 $2,106,684 $1,762,115 $3,458,788 $344,569
2021 $1,659,994 $1,397,147 $3,161,395 $262,847
2020 $1,031,820 $1,552,078 $2,788,465 $-520,258
2019 $1,742,043 $1,630,018 $3,278,315 $112,025
2018 $1,635,804 $1,787,235 $3,203,826 $-151,431
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