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Friends of the Saratoga Libraries

Friends of the Saratoga Libraries

Saratoga, CA 95070
Tax ID94-2831256

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About this organization

Revenue

$153,649

Expenses

$127,526

Website

fslonline.org

Mission

Maintain a broad based community organization interested in high quality library services, public attention on library needs and services, providing adequate physical facilities for the Saratoga Library.

About

The Friends of the Saratoga Libraries is run by volunteers in supporting community library by providing funding for library enhancements, programs, and materials at several local facilities to a monthly average of 34,000 resident patrons in Saratoga areas and to 1.9 million resident patrons in Santa Clara County, in addition to unlimited online resources such as databases and e-books. Besides membership dues and cash donations, the organization, with help from more than 200 volunteers, sells donated books at several locations to raise funds in annual support of 1 purchases of over 1,000 best sellers of books, audio and DVDs. 2 purchases of materials for summer reading program with 1,700 participants. 3 sponsoring over 680 programs for adults, teens, children and families. 4 community outreach.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “Maintain high levels of library services, fund grants for library materials, furniture and personnel support, inform community of library resources and services, provide medium for gift giving and volunteer opportunities to saratoga library.”.

When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “Maintain a broad based community organization interested in high quality library services, public attention on library needs and services, providing adequate physical facilities for the saratoga library.”.

  • As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is CA.
  • The non-profit's address for 2020 is listed as PO BOX 2642, SARATOGA, CA, 95070 in the filing.
  • As per the non-profit's form, they have 0 employees as of 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $26,123.
  • The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement by a neutral party.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 11 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1972.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.

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