Bainbridge Public Library Inc.
Bainbridge Public Library Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE A VIBRANT COMMUNITY SPACE DEDICATED TO THE JOY OF READING, THE DISCOVERY OF IDEAS, AND THE POWER OF INFORMATION BY OWNING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING THE LIBRARY BUILDING AND GROUNDS. THE FACILITIES WERE DONATED BY THE PEOPLE OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND IN 1961 AND CONTINUE TO BE FUNDED BY CONTRIBUTIONS RAISED THROUGH EFFORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE LIBRARY IS OPERATED BY KITSAP REGIONAL LIBRARY, A SEPARATE INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION, WHICH PROVIDES MATERIALS, STAFF, AND TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.
About
BAINBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY (BPL) PROVIDED A WELCOMING LIBRARY SPACE FOR OVER 200,000 VISITORS IN 2018. BPL PROVIDED THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS REQUIRED MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, AND UTILITIES.THE MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT IN 2018 WAS THE CONTINUED UPGRADING OF THE LIBRARY FACILITY WITH A COMPLETELY NEW HVAC SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SUITABLE REFRIGERANT. IN ADDITION, A PROFESSIONAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PLAN WITH IDENTIFIED PROJECTS AND TIMING WAS DEVELOPED AND THE FIRST STEP TO REMOVE DRY ROT FROM THE LIBRARY ROOF SYSTEM WAS STARTED. IN 2018 THE EXPANDED PUBLIC MEETING ROOM WAS BOOKED FOR MORE COMMUNITY USE AS WELL AS LIBRARY PROGRAMS, FULFILLING ONE OF THE GOALS OF THE 2017 REFRESH PROJECT. THE CYNTHIA HARRISON LIBRARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR STAFF OR LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS TO ADVANCE THEIR PROFESSIONAL CAREERS IN LIBRARIANSHIP.THE INTERIOR OF THE IHLAND WAY BUILDING WAS UPGRADED FOR RESIDENTIAL TENANT OCCUPANCY.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “The organization's primary mission is to ensure a vibrant community space dedicated to the joy of reading, the discovery of ideas, and the power of information by owning, operating, and maintaining the library building and grounds.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “The organization's mission is to ensure a vibrant community space dedicated to the joy of reading, the discovery of ideas, and the power of information by owning, operating and maintaining the library building and grounds. the facilities were donated by the people of bainbridge island in 1961 and continue to be funded by contributions raised through efforts of the board of directors. the library is operated by kitsap regional library, a separate independent organization, which provides materials, staff, and technical and administrative support.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as WA.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2019 is P O BOX 11815, BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA, 98110.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has reported a total of 0 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $40,823.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1960.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $13,887 in fundraising expenses.