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Belfast Free Library

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 01-0351143

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on May 15, 2018

Organization Profilewww.belfastlibrary.org
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

17th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

21st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

71st percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

54th percentile

$70,460

Higher top officer pay than 54% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 43.6% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

67th percentile

9.6%

Faster asset growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

4th percentile

-51%

Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets17th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,569,196

Up $137,492 (+9.6%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$1,567,915

Up $144,247 (+10%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$1,281

Down $6,755 (-84%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue21st percentileNet Margin71st percentile

Revenue

Down

$161,669

Down $168,426 (-51%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$140,066

Up $15,536 (+12%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$21,603

Down $183,962 (-89%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth67th percentile

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

2017

Assets$1,569,196
Liabilities$1,281
Net Assets$1,567,915
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth4th percentile

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

2017

Revenue$161,669
Expenses$140,066
Net Income$21,603
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
May 15, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$161,669
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$1,317,822$1,430,890▲ $113,068
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$113,857$138,281▲ $24,424
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$25$25→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$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$1,431,704$1,569,196▲ $137,492
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,036$1,280▼ $6,756
Other Liabilities-$1-
Total Liabilities$8,036$1,281▼ $6,755
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$830,847$981,150▲ $150,303
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$514,054$508,949▼ $5,105
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$78,767$77,816▼ $951
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,423,668$1,567,915▲ $144,247
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,431,704$1,569,196▲ $137,492

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2017$1,333,316$-155▲ $171,162$54,661$1,430,890
2016$1,200,946$1,663▲ $172,811$31,953$1,333,316
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
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay54th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Steve NormanExecutive DirecFT$70,460$70,460

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Karna OlssonPresident
Cyndie MartellVice President
Kay ZegelTrustee
Robin KrugerSecretary
Robert AdlerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$76,347
Program Service Revenue
$27,863
Investment Income
$57,459
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$76,347
Change in Net Assets
$21,603
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$140,066
Total Fundraising Expense$1,725
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$14,689$19,086$1,725$35,500
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$18,772-$18,772
Information Technology$10,596--$10,596
Other Expenses$9,607$1,990-$9,607
Office Expenses-$5,843-$5,843
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,701-$4,701
Occupancy-$967-$967
Insurance-$250-$250
Total Functional Expenses$86,732$51,609$1,725$140,066
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-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Rounding$1
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
2018-05-15
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

“: 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

“Bank Fees: Column (A) - Total = $63; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $63; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

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

“Building Engineer: Column (A) - Total = $2438; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $2438; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

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

“Equipment Lease / Purchase: Column (A) - Total = $3216; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $3216; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

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

“Lost Book Expense: Column (A) - Total = $796; Column (B) - Program Services = $796; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

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

“Periodicals: Column (A) - Total = $5765; Column (B) - Program Services = $5765; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

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

“Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $932; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $462; Column (D) - Fundraising = $470”

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

“Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $1984; Column (B) - Program Services = $729; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1255”

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

“Professional Development: Column (A) - Total = $6303; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $6303; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

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

“Programs: Column (A) - Total = $7399; Column (B) - Program Services = $7399; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

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

“Repairs & Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $6604; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $6604; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases

“Prior PEriod Adjustment = -$1611”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0The library renovated the former Young Adult space to make it an area for displaying mysteries and new popular material. The total of $9,947.47 was paid with unrestricted donations.
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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/ExplanationTxt2: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Bank Fees: Column (A) - Total = $63; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $63; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Building Engineer: Column (A) - Total = $2438; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $2438; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Equipment Lease / Purchase: Column (A) - Total = $3216; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $3216; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Lost Book Expense: Column (A) - Total = $796; Column (B) - Program Services = $796; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Periodicals: Column (A) - Total = $5765; Column (B) - Program Services = $5765; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $932; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $462; Column (D) - Fundraising = $470
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $1984; Column (B) - Program Services = $729; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1255
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10Professional Development: Column (A) - Total = $6303; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $6303; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11Programs: Column (A) - Total = $7399; Column (B) - Program Services = $7399; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12Repairs & Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $6604; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $6604; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt13Prior PEriod Adjustment = -$1611
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
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc12Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc13Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,569,196
Liabilities
$1,281
Net assets
$1,567,915
Revenue
$161,669
Expenses
$140,066
Net income
$21,603
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