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Belfast Free Library

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 01-0351143

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Mar 03, 2017

106 High StreetBelfast, ME 04915

(207) 338-3884

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

22nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

27th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

95th percentile

62%

Higher net margin than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2016

Asset Growth

73rd percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

88th percentile

47%

Faster revenue growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Assets

Up

$1,431,704

Up $137,475 (+11%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$1,423,668

Up $132,334 (+10%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$8,036

Up $5,141 (+178%) from 2015

Revenue

Up

$330,095

Up $105,018 (+47%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$124,530

Up $22,428 (+22%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$205,565

Up $82,590 (+67%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,068,114Liabilities 2011: $4,382Net Assets 2011: $1,063,7322011Assets 2012: $1,073,546Liabilities 2012: $1,429Net Assets 2012: $1,072,1172012Assets 2013: $1,142,369Liabilities 2013: $4,636Net Assets 2013: $1,137,7332013Assets 2014: $1,241,804Liabilities 2014: $4,515Net Assets 2014: $1,237,2892014Assets 2015: $1,294,229Liabilities 2015: $2,895Net Assets 2015: $1,291,3342015Assets 2016: $1,431,704Liabilities 2016: $8,036Net Assets 2016: $1,423,6682016Assets 2017: $1,569,196Liabilities 2017: $1,281Net Assets 2017: $1,567,9152017Assets 2018: $1,619,297Liabilities 2018: $4,326Net Assets 2018: $1,614,9712018Assets 2019: $1,642,991Liabilities 2019: $24,499Net Assets 2019: $1,618,4922019Assets 2020: $1,571,204Liabilities 2020: $2,719Net Assets 2020: $1,568,4852020Assets 2021: $2,130,128Liabilities 2021: $12,348Net Assets 2021: $2,117,7802021Assets 2022: $1,922,171Liabilities 2022: $7,737Net Assets 2022: $1,914,4342022Assets 2023: $2,068,009Liabilities 2023: $16,189Net Assets 2023: $2,051,8202023Assets 2024: $2,128,840Liabilities 2024: $20,806Net Assets 2024: $2,108,0342024Assets 2025: $2,315,246Liabilities 2025: $9,604Net Assets 2025: $2,305,6422025

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$1,431,704
Liabilities$8,036
Net Assets$1,423,668

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2011: $96,4662011Revenue 2012: $124,948Expenses 2012: $84,799Net Income 2012: $40,1492012Revenue 2013: $116,316Expenses 2013: $96,034Net Income 2013: $20,2822013Revenue 2014: $149,454Expenses 2014: $123,338Net Income 2014: $26,1162014Revenue 2015: $225,077Expenses 2015: $102,102Net Income 2015: $122,9752015Revenue 2016: $330,095Expenses 2016: $124,530Net Income 2016: $205,5652016Revenue 2017: $161,669Expenses 2017: $140,066Net Income 2017: $21,6032017Revenue 2018: $164,238Expenses 2018: $147,084Net Income 2018: $17,1542018Revenue 2019: $119,706Expenses 2019: $148,880Net Income 2019: -$29,1742019Revenue 2020: $96,272Expenses 2020: $159,325Net Income 2020: -$63,0532020Revenue 2021: $270,208Expenses 2021: $142,155Net Income 2021: $128,0532021Revenue 2022: $57,919Expenses 2022: $231,334Net Income 2022: -$173,4152022Revenue 2023: $326,637Expenses 2023: $197,156Net Income 2023: $129,4812023Revenue 2024: $351,170Expenses 2024: $312,298Net Income 2024: $38,8722024Revenue 2025: $378,925Expenses 2025: $208,207Net Income 2025: $170,7182025

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$330,095
Expenses$124,530
Net Income$205,565
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Mar 3, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$330,095
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Belfast Free Library is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages pursue independent learning by providing access to timely and useful information in all formats.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,115,370$1,317,822▲ $202,452
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$93,258$113,857▲ $20,599
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$85,576$0▼ $85,576
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$25$25→ $0
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$1,294,229$1,431,704▲ $137,475
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,895$8,036▲ $5,141
Total Liabilities$2,895$8,036▲ $5,141
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$704,569$830,847▲ $126,278
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$508,949$514,054▲ $5,105
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$77,816$78,767▲ $951
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,291,334$1,423,668▲ $132,334
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,294,229$1,431,704▲ $137,475

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2016$1,200,946$1,663▲ $64,190$61,490$1,194,842
2015$1,232,787$492▼ $2,828$20,497$1,200,946
2014$1,132,548$735▲ $125,251$17,691$1,232,787
2013$1,057,157$131▲ $99,965$16,008$1,132,548
2012$1,054,156$92▲ $27,912$16,661$1,057,157
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Steve NormanExecutive DirecFT$60,032$60,032

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Karna OlssonPresident
Sam MitchellVice President
Cyndie MartellTrustee
Robin KrugerSecretary
Robert AdlerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$166,085
Program Service Revenue
$26,589
Investment Income
$137,421
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$166,085
Change in Net Assets
$205,565
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$124,530
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$27,544--$27,544
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$10,467-$10,467
Information Technology$9,084--$9,084
Other Expenses$8,647--$8,647
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,515-$5,515
Office Expenses$4,861--$4,861
Occupancy$1,235--$1,235
Insurance-$250-$250
Total Functional Expenses$108,298$16,232$0$124,530
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

The Board of Trustees informally reviews a draft version of the Form 990, and the President or other officer provides the consent to issue the final version.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

Governing documents, policy statements, and financial statements are all available to the general public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Belfast Free Library
EIN
01-0351143
Phone
2073383884
Address
106 High Street, Belfast, ME 04915

Signing Officer

Name
Robert Adler
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2017-03-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Karna Olsson
Legal Domicile
Me
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Nickerson PA
Address
PO Box 211, Belfast, ME 04915-0211
Preparer
Michael L Nickerson CPA MSFP
Phone
2073382770
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

Bank Fees: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

Building Engineer: Column (A) - Total = $2544; Column (B) - Program Services = $2544; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

Equipment Lease / Purchase: Column (A) - Total = $3560; Column (B) - Program Services = $3560; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

Lost Book Expense: Column (A) - Total = $268; Column (B) - Program Services = $268; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

Periodicals: Column (A) - Total = $4504; Column (B) - Program Services = $4504; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $971; Column (B) - Program Services = $971; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $1911; Column (B) - Program Services = $1911; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

Professional Development: Column (A) - Total = $4779; Column (B) - Program Services = $4779; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

Programs: Column (A) - Total = $7800; Column (B) - Program Services = $7800; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

Repairs & Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $1207; Column (B) - Program Services = $1207; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Board of Trustees informally reviews a draft version of the Form 990, and the President or other officer provides the consent to issue the final version.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Governing documents, policy statements, and financial statements are all available to the general public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Bank Fees: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Building Engineer: Column (A) - Total = $2544; Column (B) - Program Services = $2544; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Equipment Lease / Purchase: Column (A) - Total = $3560; Column (B) - Program Services = $3560; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Lost Book Expense: Column (A) - Total = $268; Column (B) - Program Services = $268; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Periodicals: Column (A) - Total = $4504; Column (B) - Program Services = $4504; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $971; Column (B) - Program Services = $971; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $1911; Column (B) - Program Services = $1911; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Professional Development: Column (A) - Total = $4779; Column (B) - Program Services = $4779; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10Programs: Column (A) - Total = $7800; Column (B) - Program Services = $7800; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11Repairs & Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $1207; Column (B) - Program Services = $1207; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc9Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc10Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc11Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses
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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.32$0.01$2.31$0.38$0.21$0.17
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.13$0.02$2.11$0.35$0.31$0.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.07$0.02$2.05$0.33$0.20$0.13
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.92$0.01$1.91$0.06$0.23$0.17
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.13$0.01$2.12$0.27$0.14$0.13
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.57$0.00$1.57$0.10$0.16$0.06
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.64$0.02$1.62$0.12$0.15$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.62$0.00$1.61$0.16$0.15$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.57$0.00$1.57$0.16$0.14$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.43$0.01$1.42$0.33$0.12$0.21
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$0.00$1.29$0.23$0.10$0.12
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$0.00$1.24$0.15$0.12$0.03
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.14$0.00$1.14$0.12$0.10$0.02
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.07$0.00$1.07$0.12$0.08$0.04
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.07$0.00$1.06$0.10