Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc
Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc
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About this organization
Mission
THE JEFFERSON COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION (JCLF) is devoted to supporting the programs of Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) through fundraising, advocacy, and education. With the help of JCLF and its dedicated volunteers (more than 300 in 2015), fundamental JCPL programs, like Summer Reading, Early Literacy, and Culture Pass can grow year over year. These programs not only provide educational opportunities to people of all ages, but build JCPL's capacity to serve the community and do what it does best--ensure the free and continuing access to information to all Jefferson County residents.
About
LITERACY AND READING: SUMMER READING CLUB (SRC). SRC KEEPS CHILDREN AND TEENS READING DURING THEIR SUMMER BREAK. DURING THE ANNUAL HIATUS FROM SCHOOL, READING SKILLS OFTEN DECLINE. THIS TREND DISPROPORTIONALLY IMPACTS CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY, AND ITS EFFECTS ARE CUMULATIVE. SRC IS SIGNIFICANT TO OUR SOCIO- ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED YOUNGSTERS AS THIS IS A FREE SERVICE ALLOWING ACCESS TO BOOKS AND OTHER READING MATERIALS WITH THE ADDED INCENTIVE OF A FREE BOOK UPON COMPLETION. JCPL'S SUMMER READING CLUB ENCOURAGES CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS TO SPEND MORE TIME WITH BOOKS. JCPL2GO TABLETS FOR PUBLIC USE. THESE INTERNET-ENABLED COMPUTER TABLETS OFFER WIRELESS ACCESS TO AN EXCITING MENU OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, INCLUDING EBOOKS, MAGAZINES, GAMES, VIDEOS, INTERNET SEARCH CAPABILITIES AND MORE. THE TABLETS COME PRELOADED WITH SELECTED EBOOK TITLES, A GAME, AND LIBRARY EBOOK APPLICATIONS, SO PATRONS CAN DOWNLOAD OTHER DIGITAL TITLES FROM THE LIBRARY. THEY ARE AVAILABLE IN THREE FORMATS - KIDS, TEENS AND ADULTS - AND MAY BE CHECKED OUT FOR THREE WEEKS AT A TIME. EARLY LITERACY PLAYSCAPES JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY WANTS TO CREATE WELCOMING ENVIRONMENTS IN OUR LIBRARIES THAT INVITE CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS TO ENGAGE IN EARLY LITERACY AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE PRE-READING SKILLS. PLAYSCAPES ARE EQUIPPED WITH INTERACTIVE TOYS, ACTIVITIES AND TECHNOLOGY TO PROMOTE INTERACTIVE PLAY AND CONVERSATION, WHICH LEADS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF LITERACY SKILLS. THROUGH PLAY, CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT THEIR WORLD. THESE ACTIVITIES HELP THEM UNDERSTAND LANGUAGE AND STORIES.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “The jefferson county library foundation's mission is to support and enrich the capabilities, resources and services of the jefferson county public library through fundraising and advocacy efforts that benefit our diverse community.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “The jefferson county library foundation's mission is to support and enrich the capabilities, resources and services of the jefferson county public library through fundraising and advocacy efforts that benefit our diverse community.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is CO.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2019 is 10790 W 50TH AVE 200, WHEAT RIDGE, CO, 80033.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2019 has a total of 4 employees.
- 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 $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $19,088.
- The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
- The organization elects its board members.
- 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 1969.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $160,809 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $73,966 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.