EIN 74-2778426

The Library Fondation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
State
Year formed
1996
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION supports and strengthens Austin Public Libraries through various programs, such as Badgerdog, a creative writing program led by professional writers for people of all ages and skill levels. The foundation also supports other programs throughout the year, including the Kids Block Party, Mayor's Book Club, atCentral Program, and Youth Poet Laureate.
Also known as...
Austin Public Library Friends Foundation
Total revenues
$482,158
2022
Total expenses
$517,276
2022
Total assets
$1,301,202
2022
Num. employees
4
2022

Program areas at The Library Fondation

Badgerdog: is a creative writing program that brings professional writers into the Austin Public Library, schools, and community spaces to lead writing workshops with people of all ages and skill levels. Badgerdog programs include a creative writing summer camp, spring break workshops, school workshops, and adult and older adult workshops. Since the Library Foundation adopted the badgerdog program in january 2013, nearly 2,000 students and over 300 adults have participated in the program. Writing workshops for students have taken place in the Austin independent, manor independent school districts.
OTHER PROGRAMS SUPPORTED DURING THE YEAR INCLUDED THE KIDS BLOCK PARTY, MAYOR'S BOOK CLUB, atCENTRAL PROGRAM, AND YOUTH POET LAUREATE.

Who funds The Library Fondation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Andrew Delaney FoundationPublic Library - Endowment$125,000
Austin Community FoundationUnrestricted$31,430
The Powell FoundationQuality K-12 Public Schools: Student Supports$25,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at The Library Fondation

NameTitleCompensation
Jena MichelsVice President of Development
Tim StaleyExecutive Director$128,383
Kathy GreenDirector of Outreach and Advocacy$0
Natalie SeebothDirector of Development$0
Frank LivaudaisVice President / Director$0
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for The Library Fondation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$351,284
Program services$138,550
Investment income and dividends$34,613
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-42,289
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$482,158

Form 990s for The Library Fondation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-07990View PDF
2020-122021-11-04990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
2018-122019-10-12990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $180,000 from Lebermann Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 19, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsLibraries and archivesCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 13201
Austin, TX 78711
Metro area
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
County
Travis County, TX
Website URL
austinlibrary.org/ 
Phone
(512) 542-0076
IRS details
EIN
74-2778426
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1996
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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