LA COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION

EIN: 953766899 501(c)(3) Education

DOWNEY, CA

Total Revenue
$479,609
Total Expenses
$444,801
Total Assets
$476,104
Net Assets
$476,104
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
KATE HENNIGAN OHANESIAN
Phone
5629404189
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

LA COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $480K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $445K left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

THE LA COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1982 TO RAISE FUNDS FROM FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION OF ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES BY PROMOTING EDUCATION, SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING THROUGH ITS SUPPORT OF LA COUNTY LIBRARY. OVER THE PAST 40 YEARS, THE FOUNDATION HAS HELPED FUND A RANGE OF LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, STEPPING IN TO SUPPLEMENT LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS. AS THE LIBRARY HAS EXPANDED ITS TRADITIONAL ROLE AND RESOURCES TO MEET TODAY'S CRUCIAL NEEDS, OFFERING FREE ACCESS - TO LEARNING, A SAFE PLACE,THE INTERNET, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND MORE - THE FOUNDATION HAS LIKEWISE EXPANDED ITS ROLE. THE FOUNDATION ENDEAVORS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND DEVELOP STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS THAT LEVERAGE PUBLIC FUNDS AND HELP FILL THE GAP BETWEEN PUBLIC FUNDING AND WHAT LIBRARY SERVICES COST.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $342,273

LA COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING FOR LA COUNTY LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND LOCATIONS, AND ALSO CONDUCTED EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND AWARENESS BUILDING ABOUT LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES.IN...

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LA COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING FOR LA COUNTY LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND LOCATIONS, AND ALSO CONDUCTED EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND AWARENESS BUILDING ABOUT LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES.IN ANOTHER TURBULENT YEAR, LA COUNTY LIBRARY SHONE BRIGHT - A CORNERSTONE OF THE COMMUNITY - PROVIDING TANGIBLE RESOURCES, TRUSTWORTHY INFORMATION, A SAFE PLACE, AND HOPE.LA COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION, WITH ITS GENEROUS DONORS, WERE PART OF THAT - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES SERVED BY 86 LIBRARIES STRETCHING ACROSS MORE THAN 3,000 SQUARE MILES.SUPPORT FROM THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION MADE A DIFFERENCE:- ENCOURAGING LITERACY AND BATTLING ISOLATION WITH THE LIBRARY'S SUMMER DISCOVERY PROGRAM TO ENGAGE ALL AGES - FROM BABIES AND TODDLERS TO OLDER ADULTS - IN READING, PROGRAMS, AND USING LIBRARY RESOURCES. EXPLORING NATURE THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY WITH VIRTUAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH (STEAM) PROGRAMMING, AND HANDS-ON EXPLORATION KITS- PROMOTING CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND INCLUSION- SUPPORTING STUDENTS AND DEVELOPING LIFELONG LEARNERS WITH BOOKS, EBOOKS, AND AUDIOBOOKS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATING ART AND EXPERIENCING MUSIC- ENGAGING YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE LIBRARY VIA OUTREACH WITH A MY BROTHER'S PEER ADVOCATE AT CARSON LIBRARY- ENGAGING MORE PEOPLE IN USING AND SUPPORTING LIBRARY PROGRAMMING, RESOURCES, AND SERVICES - FREE AND WELCOMING TO ALL.- PROMOTING THE FREEDOM TO READ, INCLUDING WITH BOOKS UNBANNED, TO PROVIDE ANY TEEN ANYWHERE IN CALIFORNIA WITH FREE ACCESS TO THE ENTIRE LIBRARY COLLECTION OF EBOOKS AND E-AUDIOBOOKS, AND TO ADD TO THE LIBRARY'S COLLECTION.-UNITING LA COUNTY WITH ONE BOOK, ONE COUNTY A COUNTY-WIDE READ OF "LA WEATHER" BY MARIA AMPARO ESCANDON WITH LITERACY ACTIVITIES, A FESTIVAL, AND AUTHOR TALK.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $476,382
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $3,227
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $479,609

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $175,471
Fundraising Expenses $56,850
Program Expenses $342,273
Other Expenses $269,330
TOTAL EXPENSES $444,801

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $479,609 $409,074 +0.2%
Expenses $444,801 $382,998 +0.2%
Net Income $34,808 $26,076 +0.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

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
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN DONNER TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACOB STEVENS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNE KUMAMOTO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELBI AUGUSTUS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID FORD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN ERICKSON VICE CHAIRPERSON 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE DEVORE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR LAURA ROSENTHAL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY WIWUGA SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE HENNIGAN OHANESIAN CHAIRPERSON 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON HOFFMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN K WONG DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA CARROLL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$162,852 $0 $162,852
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 $479,609 $444,801 $476,104 $34,808
2023 $409,074 $382,998 $441,293 $26,076
2022 $334,940 $305,920 $415,217 $29,020
2021 $273,161 $275,619 $386,197 $-2,458
2020 $330,981 $257,665 $388,655 $73,316
2019 $398,889 $219,578 $315,381 $179,311
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