THE FRIENDS OF THE JUNEAU PUBLIC LIBRARIES

EIN: 920110309 501(c)(3)

JUNEAU, AK

Total Revenue
$161,002
Total Expenses
$135,240
Total Assets
$977,194
Net Assets
$977,194
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1980
Legal Domicile
AK
Principal Officer
ANDREA HIRSH
Phone
9075863908
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE FRIENDS OF THE JUNEAU PUBLIC LIBRARIES, founded in 1980, is a small nonprofit that reported $161K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $26K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION SHALL BE TO MAINTAIN AN ASSOCIATION OF PERSONS INTERESTED IN LIBRARIES: TO FOCUS PUBLIC ATTENTION ON LIBRARY SERVICES, FACILITIES AND NEEDS; TO STIMULATE USE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICES; TO RECEIVE AND ENCOURAGE GIFTS, ENDOWMENTS AND BEQUESTS TO THE LIBRARY; TO SUPPORT AND COOPERATE WITH THE LIBRARY IN DEVELOPING LIBRARY SERVICES AND FACILITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY AND TO SUPPORT THE FREEDOM TO READ AS EXPRESSED IN THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION BILL OF RIGHTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $94,546

USED BOOKS ARE DONATED BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THESE BOOKS ARE SOLD AT A NOMINAL PRICE IN THE STORE OPERATED BY ORGANIZATION. ALL VOLUNTEER LABOR IS USED WITH ABOUT 60 INDIVIDUALS GIVING THREE...

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USED BOOKS ARE DONATED BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THESE BOOKS ARE SOLD AT A NOMINAL PRICE IN THE STORE OPERATED BY ORGANIZATION. ALL VOLUNTEER LABOR IS USED WITH ABOUT 60 INDIVIDUALS GIVING THREE TO TWENTY HOURS PER WEEK. THE STORE IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND AND PROCEEDS ARE USED TO BENEFIT THE JUNEAU PUBLIC LIBRARY, (320,000 ESTIMATED BOOKS SOLD OR RECYCLED). BOOKS ARE ALSO GIVEN FOR FREE TO OTHER COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $20,455

ADULT PROGRAMMING AND OUTREACH WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH FUNDING FOR SUPPLIES, ADVERTISING COSTS, AND PRIZES FOR AUTHOR TALKS, THEATER PRODUCTIONS, TRAILBLAZERS BOOK CLUB, SUICIDE PREVENTION BOOK CLUB...

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ADULT PROGRAMMING AND OUTREACH WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH FUNDING FOR SUPPLIES, ADVERTISING COSTS, AND PRIZES FOR AUTHOR TALKS, THEATER PRODUCTIONS, TRAILBLAZERS BOOK CLUB, SUICIDE PREVENTION BOOK CLUB, SUMMER READING CHALLENGES FOR ADULTS, SCAVENGER HUNTS, PRIDE POETRY READING, DROP-IN CHESS AND TOURNAMENTS, MONTHLY GAME DAYS, CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS, AND A WILLS PROGRAM. FUNDING ALSO SUPPORTED OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT ENABLED THE LIBRARY TO GO OUT INTO THE COMMUNITY SUCH AS SPONSORSHIP FOR ALASKA MINICON, REGULAR EVENTS AT GRUENING PARK COMMUNITY CENTER, MONTHLY POP-UP LIBRARIES AT PIONEER HOME, FORGET-ME-NOT MANOR HOUSING AUTHORITY AND TWICE A MONTH AT TLINGIT AND HAIDA ELDERS LUNCHES AND A POP-UP AT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STEAM EVENT CURIOSITY UNLEASHED, A TABLE AT EACH GOLD MEDAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT AND CELEBRATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $4,246

THE YOUTH SERVICES YEAR-ROUND MULTI-AGE STORY TIMES, SCHOOL VISITS AND SUMMER READING PROGRAMS AT THE JUNEAU PUBLIC LIBRARIES ARE SUPPORTED BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, VISITING...

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THE YOUTH SERVICES YEAR-ROUND MULTI-AGE STORY TIMES, SCHOOL VISITS AND SUMMER READING PROGRAMS AT THE JUNEAU PUBLIC LIBRARIES ARE SUPPORTED BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, VISITING AUTHORS AND ILLUSTRATORS, PRIZES, AND PUBLICITY OF EVENTS. YOUTH SERVICES THIS YEAR ALSO INCLUDE AGE AND GENDER RELATED BOOK GROUPS, AND AN INDIGENOUS CULTURE PRESCHOOL-AGE FAMILY PROGRAM. ALSO SPONSORED AN ANNUAL BOOKMARK CONTEST FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $129,537
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $29,373
Other Revenue $2,092
TOTAL REVENUE $161,002

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $22,846
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $119,247
Other Expenses $112,394
TOTAL EXPENSES $135,240

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $161,002 $169,503 -0.1%
Expenses $135,240 $133,110 +0.0%
Net Income $25,762 $36,393 -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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
60

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
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANDREA HIRSH BOARD PRESID 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTHA MOORE BOARD VICE P 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EVA VARADI BOARD TREASU 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARINA REYES BOARD SECRET 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY CARNEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE FULLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE MELVILLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOUISE MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE WALKER 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
2024 $161,002 $135,240 $977,194 $25,762
2023 $169,503 $133,110 $899,505 $36,393
2022 $129,231 $130,016 $786,011 $-785
2021 $150,910 $110,473 $801,482 $40,437
2020 $163,094 $100,935 $761,045 $62,159
2019 $184,838 $118,370 $698,886 $66,468
2018 $194,902 $137,247 $632,418 $57,655
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