Baldwin County Library Cooperative Inc.
Baldwin County Library Cooperative Inc.
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About this organization
Revenue
$345,925
Expenses
$364,746
Mission
The mission of the Baldwin County Library Cooperative, Inc. (BCLC) is to improve library service throughout Baldwin County and to ensure all citizens access to information resources adequate to meet their professional, educational and recreational needs. BCLC will work together with member libraries and through outreach services to fulfill this mission.
About
BCLC is a voluntary, cooperative membership network of the public libraries in Baldwin County. In support of the member libraries, BCLC will provide a range of services to meet member library needs. Elevating all libraries in the county to meet the Alabama Library Association standards for Alabama public libraries is a continuing objective. The public library, as an institution, is a unique social phenomenon whose impact affects all levels of society. As part of the community support structure, the public library is central to the dissemination of information in a democratic society. Technology is changing the way we communicate and the way we find and make use of the information we need. It is the public library's role to identify the needs of their community and then to provide public access to knowledge in whatever form it takes, including technology when appropriate. BCLC will continue to pursue the goals established by our technology plan, and implement as many of the supporting activities as possible.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Bclc is a voluntary, cooperative membership network of the public libraries in baldwin county. in support of the member libraries, bclc will provide a range of services to meet member library needs. elevating all libraries in the county to meet the alabama library association standards for alabama public libraries is a continuing objective. the public library, as an institution, is a unique social phenomenon whose impact affects all levels of society. as part of the community support structure, the public library is central to the dissemination of information in a democratic society. technology is changing the way we communicate and the way we find and make use of the information we need. it is the public library's role to identify the needs of their community and then to provide public access to knowledge in whatever form it takes, including technology when appropriate. bclc will continue to pursue the goals established by our technology plan, and implement as many of the supporting a”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “The mission of the baldwin county library cooperative, inc. (bclc) is to improve library service throughout baldwin county and to ensure all citizens access to information resources adequate to meet their professional, educational and recreational needs. bclc will work together with member libraries and through outreach services to fulfill this mission.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is AL, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 10891 WEEKS BAY ROAD, FOLEY, AL, 36535.
- The form of the non-profit reports 5 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 $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$18,821.
- The CEO salary plan within the organization is not subject to review and approval by an impartial entity.
- The organization has 5 independent voting members.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization pays $158,712 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a business related family member transaction.