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Belfast Free Library

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 01-0351143

Jul 01, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 • Filed on Mar 20, 2023

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

25th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

1st percentile

-299%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

60th percentile

$81,707

Higher top officer pay than 60% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 141.1% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

20th percentile

-9.8%

Faster asset growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

2nd percentile

-79%

Faster revenue growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Assets

Down

$1,922,171

Down $207,957 (-9.8%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$1,914,434

Down $203,346 (-9.6%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$7,737

Down $4,611 (-37%) from 2021

Revenue

Down

$57,919

Down $212,289 (-79%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$231,334

Up $89,179 (+63%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$173,415

Down $301,468 (-235%) from 2021

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

2022

Assets$1,922,171
Liabilities$7,737
Net Assets$1,914,434

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

2022

Revenue$57,919
Expenses$231,334
Net Income-$173,415
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Signed
Mar 20, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.1
Gross Receipts
$57,919
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$1,876,404$1,655,898▼ $220,506
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$253,724$266,208▲ $12,484
Accounts Receivable-$65-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$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-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$2,130,128$1,922,171▼ $207,957
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$12,347$7,737▼ $4,610
Other Liabilities$1--
Total Liabilities$12,348$7,737▼ $4,611
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,003,506$1,813,597▼ $189,909
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$114,274$100,837▼ $13,437
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,117,780$1,914,434▼ $203,346
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,130,128$1,922,171▼ $207,957
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Steve NormanExecutive DirecFT$81,707$81,707

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kay ZegelPresident
Dick SwainVice President
Dorothy HarveyDirector
Laura BakerDirector
Hadan KauffmanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$141,653
Program Service Revenue
$18,605
Investment Income
$-102,339
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$141,653
Change in Net Assets
$-173,415
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$231,334
Total Fundraising Expense$2,819
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$22,891$32,175$2,819$57,885
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$32,407-$32,407
Other Expenses$17,119--$17,119
Information Technology$9,731--$9,731
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,862-$7,862
Office Expenses-$6,959-$6,959
Occupancy-$500-$500
Insurance-$300-$300
Fees for Services Other-$185-$185
Total Functional Expenses$148,127$80,388$2,819$231,334
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 35% controlled entity
No
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
Steve Norman
Title
Executive Direc
Signed
2023-03-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kay Zegal
Legal Domicile
Me
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
MTA Accounting PA
Address
71 High St, Belfast, ME 04915
Preparer
Kali T McCarthy CPA
Phone
2073385012
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

Building Engineer: Column (A) - Total = $16345; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $16345; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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

Equipment Lease / Purchase: Column (A) - Total = $9957; Column (B) - Program Services = $5248; Column (C) - Management & General = $4709; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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

Lost Book Expense: Column (A) - Total = $692; Column (B) - Program Services = $692; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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

Miscellaneous 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

Miscellaneous: 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

Paypal fees: Column (A) - Total = $82; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $82; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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

Periodicals: Column (A) - Total = $6192; Column (B) - Program Services = $6192; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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

Planned giving outreach: Column (A) - Total = $75; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $75

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

Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $939; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $359; Column (D) - Fundraising = $580

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

Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $2920; Column (B) - Program Services = $756; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2164

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

Professional Development: Column (A) - Total = $5634; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $5634; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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

Programs: Column (A) - Total = $7241; Column (B) - Program Services = $7241; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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

Reconciliation Discrepancies: 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

Repairs & Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $5046; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $5046; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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

Van delivery: Column (A) - Total = $2762; Column (B) - Program Services = $2762; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases

Adjustment to balance = $211729

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0The library sponsored several educational programs to benefit both adults and children. The total cost of programs for Fiscal year 2021/2022 was $12,868.96. Of that total, $5,444.41 was paid with grant funding or restricted 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/ExplanationTxt2Building Engineer: Column (A) - Total = $16345; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $16345; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Equipment Lease / Purchase: Column (A) - Total = $9957; Column (B) - Program Services = $5248; Column (C) - Management & General = $4709; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Lost Book Expense: Column (A) - Total = $692; Column (B) - Program Services = $692; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Miscellaneous Fees: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Miscellaneous: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Paypal fees: Column (A) - Total = $82; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $82; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Periodicals: Column (A) - Total = $6192; Column (B) - Program Services = $6192; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Planned giving outreach: Column (A) - Total = $75; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $75
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $939; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $359; Column (D) - Fundraising = $580
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $2920; Column (B) - Program Services = $756; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2164
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12Professional Development: Column (A) - Total = $5634; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $5634; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt13Programs: Column (A) - Total = $7241; Column (B) - Program Services = $7241; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt14Reconciliation Discrepancies: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt15Repairs & Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $5046; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $5046; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt16Van delivery: Column (A) - Total = $2762; Column (B) - Program Services = $2762; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt17Adjustment to balance = $211729
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
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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