Friends & Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library
Friends & Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is to strengthen, support and advocate for a premier public library system in San Francisco.
About
Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library (Friends) is a diverse community of individual and individuals, families and institutions who love our San Francisco Public Library and work to make it exceptional. We champion free public access to information, resources and opportunities for all people. We envision the future of our libraries as robust centers of 21st Century literacy, economic opportunity, life-long learning, discovery and community life. We are the Library’s: - Investors bridging the funding gap between what the city provides and the cost of additional programs, resources and services that San Franciscans want and need - Advocates for strong and permanent local public funding - Champions of the value of the Library in our community
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “See schedule ofriends supports the free public libraries of san francisco. we provide funding and conduct advocacy and outreach to ensure that all people have equal access to the information, resources and support that our libraries provide. friends believes that libraries are anchors for thriving neighborhoods, and that an excellent library system is critical to the health of our city.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “See schedule ofriends of the san francisco public library (friends) is dedicated to creating, stewarding, and supporting one of the best public library systems in the country. friends believes in free and equal access to information for all and is committed to raising the standard of excellence of our libraries by funding programs, services, furniture, fixtures, equipment and special collections beyond what is allocated in the city of san francisco's budget.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as CA.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 710 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94102.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 29.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$271,032.
- The organization has 19 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1961.
- The organization pays $1,950,968 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $439,010 in fundraising expenses.