Civic Intelligence

Belfast Free Library

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 01-0351143

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Apr 18, 2024

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

29th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

42nd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

87th percentile

40%

Higher net margin than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

59th percentile

$82,656

Higher top officer pay than 59% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 25.3% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

58th percentile

7.6%

Faster asset growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

464%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$2,068,009

Up $145,838 (+7.6%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$2,051,820

Up $137,386 (+7.2%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$16,189

Up $8,452 (+109%) from 2022

Revenue

Up

$326,637

Up $268,718 (+464%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$197,156

Down $34,178 (-15%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$129,481

Up $302,896 (+175%) from 2022

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

2023

Assets$2,068,009
Liabilities$16,189
Net Assets$2,051,820

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

2023

Revenue$326,637
Expenses$197,156
Net Income$129,481
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Apr 18, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$326,637
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$1,655,898$1,693,323▲ $37,425
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$280,462-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$266,208$94,224▼ $171,984
Accounts Receivable$65$0▼ $65
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$1,922,171$2,068,009▲ $145,838
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,737$16,189▲ $8,452
Total Liabilities$7,737$16,189▲ $8,452
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,813,597$1,949,682▲ $136,085
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$100,837$102,138▲ $1,301
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,914,434$2,051,820▲ $137,386
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,922,171$2,068,009▲ $145,838

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2023$1,655,898-▲ $98,596$24,882$1,693,323
2022$1,876,404-▼ $134,585$72,740$1,655,898
2021$1,435,969-▲ $530,848$56,980$1,876,404
2020$1,481,980-▲ $33,244$53,876$1,435,969
2019$1,480,102-▲ $77,045$55,305$1,481,980
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Steve NormanExecutive DirecFT$82,656$82,656

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kay ZegalPresident
Dorothy HarveyDirector
Laura BakerDirector
Dick SwainSecretary
Hadan KauffmanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$214,801
Program Service Revenue
$20,588
Investment Income
$91,248
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$214,801
Change in Net Assets
$129,481
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$197,156
Total Fundraising Expense$2,668
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$24,114$32,798$2,668$59,580
Other Expenses$19,198--$19,198
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$13,181-$13,181
Information Technology$6,247--$6,247
Office Expenses-$5,077-$5,077
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,040-$5,040
Insurance-$300-$300
Fees for Services Other-$76-$76
Total Functional Expenses$138,016$56,472$2,668$197,156
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, Section B, Line 11B

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, Section C, Line 19

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
2024-04-18
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
25

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

Building Engineer: Column (A) - Total = $10523; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $10523; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Equipment Lease / Purchase: Column (A) - Total = $8495; Column (B) - Program Services = $4198; Column (C) - Management & General = $4297; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Grant/Memorial Expenditures: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Lost Book Expense: Column (A) - Total = $407; Column (B) - Program Services = $407; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Meeting room expense: Column (A) - Total = $1910; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1910; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Miscellaneous Expense: Column (A) - Total = $3095; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $3095; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Periodicals: Column (A) - Total = $6527; Column (B) - Program Services = $6527; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

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

Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $1065; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $525; Column (D) - Fundraising = $540

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $2593; Column (B) - Program Services = $540; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2053

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Professional Development: Column (A) - Total = $6657; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $6657; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Programs: Column (A) - Total = $8810; Column (B) - Program Services = $8810; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Repairs & Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $5791; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $5791; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Van delivery: Column (A) - Total = $3632; Column (B) - Program Services = $3632; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

Adjustment to balance for unknown gain information = $71

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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 = $10523; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $10523; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Equipment Lease / Purchase: Column (A) - Total = $8495; Column (B) - Program Services = $4198; Column (C) - Management & General = $4297; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Grant/Memorial Expenditures: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Lost Book Expense: Column (A) - Total = $407; Column (B) - Program Services = $407; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Meeting room expense: Column (A) - Total = $1910; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1910; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Miscellaneous Expense: Column (A) - Total = $3095; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $3095; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Periodicals: Column (A) - Total = $6527; Column (B) - Program Services = $6527; 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 = $1065; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $525; Column (D) - Fundraising = $540
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $2593; Column (B) - Program Services = $540; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2053
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12Professional Development: Column (A) - Total = $6657; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $6657; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt13Programs: Column (A) - Total = $8810; Column (B) - Program Services = $8810; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt14Repairs & Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $5791; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $5791; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt15Van delivery: Column (A) - Total = $3632; Column (B) - Program Services = $3632; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt16Adjustment to balance for unknown gain information = $71
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc9Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc10Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc11Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc12Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc13Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc14Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc15Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc16Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
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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