St. Louis Public Library Foundation
St. Louis Public Library Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the St. Louis Public Library Foundation is to support the Library’s programs and services through advocacy and fundraising and to build relationships with others who share a passion for the Library’s work.
About
SEE SCHEDULE O.THE SLPL FOUNDATION ENGAGES IN ACTIVITIES THAT FOCUS PUBLIC ATTENTION ON THE ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AND THE NEED FOR PRIVATE, PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT. THE SLPL FOUNDATION STAFF ARE COMMUNITY ADVOCATES, DEVELOPING PARTNERSHIPS TO FURTHER THE LIBRARY'S MISSION AND BUILD COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MANAGING AN ANNUAL FUND. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2019, THE SLPL FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL FUND HAD GIFTS FROM 1,084 BUSINESSES, FOUNDATIONS, AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS. IN ADDITION TO MANAGING THE ANNUAL FUND, THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION MANAGED INVESTED FUNDS USED FOR SLPL PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND COLLECTIONS. IN 2019, THE SLPL FOUNDATION HELD STEWARDSHIP EVENTS FOR FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY AND A FUNDRAISING EVENT TO SUPPORT THE LIBRARY'S EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.THE SLPL FOUNDATION PROMOTED THE ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY THROUGH A QUARTERLY E-NEWSLETTER TO 3,500, SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS, AND PRINT AND RADIO ADVERTISING. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, THE SLPL FOUNDATION SOLICITED GIFTS FOR THE LIBRARY THROUGH DIRECT MAIL, FUNDRAISED FOR A CAPITAL PROJECT TO INSTALL NEW TECH SPACES IN NEIGHBORHOOD LOCATIONS, AND HELPED IDENTIFY AND SECURE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO PROMOTE LIBRARY PROGRAMMING.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “The foundation engages in activities that support and benefit the st. louis public library through soliciting, receiving, and holding gifts for the benefit of the library.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “The foundation engages in activities that support and benefit the st. louis public library through soliciting, receiving, and holding gifts for the benefit of the library.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as MO.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at 1415 OLIVE STREET, ST LOUIS, MO, 63103.
- The non-profit has reported 0 employees on their form as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $357,002.
- The organization has 19 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1989.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $81,634 in fundraising expenses.