Program areas at Pierce County Library Foundation
Funds for summer reading supported book giveaways for children aged birth through five, and aged six through eighteen to promote and strengthen literacy levels.
On the road - the Foundation purchased giveaway books for children who either lack access to our physical Library locations or resources to build their own home libraries. Research has proven that books in the household inspire reading, and promote and strengthen literacy levels.
E-books and e-audio books were in increased demand by our community caused by the covid-19 pandemic and reduced physical material distribution. Seniors now have access to many titles via e-books and can set the font size as large as necessary or listen to an ever expanding list of e-audio books. Customers of all ages increased their digital accessibility.
The Pierce County Library Foundation provided funds to support various Library programs with expenses for books, resources, tuition assistance, improvements to branches in parkland/spanaway, gig harbor, and other Library branches, and the ability to offer gifts and entertainment passes as prizes for Library programs.
Grants made by Pierce County Library Foundation
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| Pierce County Library System (PCLS) | Grants Are Awarded To the Pierce County Library System in Support of the Programs Designated By the Donors Additional Grants Are Designated By the Board of Directors To Support Library Programs and Services. | 2022-12 | $292,888 |
Who funds Pierce County Library Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Pierce County Library Foundation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Dean Carrell | Director | $0 | 2024-02-05 |
| Esmeralda Switzer | Secretary - Multicare | $0 | 2024-02-05 |
| Wendy Colebank | Board Member | $0 | 2024-02-05 |
| Teena Ward Hyde | President / Director | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Linda Tieman | Past Treasurer / President / Director | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 3 more key personnel |
Financials for Pierce County Library Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,606,311 | $612,251 | 162.4% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $8,733 | $6,479 | 34.8% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-15,490 | $-10,493 | -47.6% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $1,599,554 | $608,237 | 163% |
Organizations like Pierce County Library Foundation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| King County Library System Foundation (KCLS) | 501(c)(3) | Issaquah, WA | $2,604,351 |
| Lexington Public Library Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Lexington, KY | $528,744 |
| Missoula Public Library Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Missoula, MT | $892,619 |
| Eugene Public Library Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Eugene, OR | $726,238 |
| Friends of the Library Montgomery County | 501(c)(3) | Rockville, MD | $1,939,124 |
| Denver Public Library Friends Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $3,232,648 |
| Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Cedar Rapids, IA | $585,008 |
| Mesa County Public Library Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Grand Junction, CO | $958,883 |
| Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library | 501(c)(3) | Ithaca, NY | $512,588 |
| Whittier Public Library Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Whittier, CA | $959,643 |
Data update history
February 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsLibraries and archivesCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
- Address
- 3005 112th St East
- Tacoma, WA 98446
- Metro area
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- County
- Pierce County, WA
- Website URL
- mypcls.org/Â
- Phone
- (253) 548-3541
IRS details
- EIN
- 51-0180293
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1970
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- B70: Libraries, Library Science
- NAICS code, primary
- 51912: Libraries and Archives
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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