CHICO FRIENDS OF THE BUTTE COUNTY LIBRARY

EIN: 943167529 501(c)(3) Education

CHICO, CA

Total Revenue
$146,826
Total Expenses
$87,585
Total Assets
$1,326,586
Net Assets
$1,326,586
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JENNIFER ELLINGSON
Phone
5305525652
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CHICO FRIENDS OF THE BUTTE COUNTY LIBRARY, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $147K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $59K, a strong 40% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO MAINTAIN AN ASSOCIATION OF PERSONS INTERESTED IN BOOKS AND LIBRARIES. THE GENERAL PURPOSE SHALL BE TO FOCUS PUBLIC ATTENTION TO LIBRARY SERVICES AND FACILITATE THE USE OF THE LIBRARY FACILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO STIMULATES THE GIFT OF BOOKS, MAGAZINES, DESIRABLE COLLECTIONS, ENDOWMENTS, AND BEQUESTS TO ENCOURAGE LIBRARY USAGE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $35,326
Program Service Revenue $52,915
Investment Income $58,585
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $146,826

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $80,918
Other Expenses $84,585
TOTAL EXPENSES $87,585

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $146,826 $167,691 -0.1%
Expenses $87,585 $80,603 +0.1%
Net Income $59,241 $87,088 -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
27

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
BRENDA CROTTS PRESIDENT 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY LEEK VICE PRESIDENT 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER ELLINGSON TREASURER 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SATSIE VEITH SECRETARY 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH BERGTHOLD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH HERRITT MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MERLE BURBRIDGE MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA ELLIOTT MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET BOMBERG MEMBER 5.00
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 $146,826 $87,585 $1,326,586 $59,241
2024 $167,691 $80,603 $1,248,153 $87,088
2023 $138,284 $116,538 $1,135,303 $21,746
2022 $137,337 $111,237 $1,106,537 $26,100
2021 $76,735 $88,975 $1,141,324 $-12,240
2020 $120,046 $93,381 $1,092,644 $26,665
2019 $337,404 $127,997 $1,069,010 $209,407
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