Civic Intelligence

Cascade Friends of the Library

EIN 23-7328367 • 501(c)3 • Grand Rapids, MI

Profile

The Cascade Friends of the Library is a group comprised 100% of approximately 50 volunteers that make money for the local and district libraries by selling donated used books. Our primary mission is to support literacy and help build a sense of community where all feel welcomed and safe. We sponsor programming for ages newborn and up, including programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their care partners.

2870 Jacksmith Avenue SEGrand Rapids, MI 49546-6989

cascadefriends.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

92nd percentile

61%

Higher net margin than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

86th percentile

53%

Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

89th percentile

75%

Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$303,742

Up $104,787 (+53%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$303,742

Up $104,787 (+53%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$171,075

Up $73,405 (+75%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$66,288

Down $194,838 (-75%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$104,787

Up $268,243 (+164%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2020: $277,819Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $277,8192020Assets 2021: $324,307Net Assets 2021: $324,3072021Assets 2022: $362,411Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $362,4112022Assets 2023: $198,955Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $198,9552023Assets 2024: $303,742Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $303,7422024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$303,742
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$303,742

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2020: $60,030Expenses 2020: $63,016Net Income 2020: -$2,9862020Revenue 2021: $91,115Expenses 2021: $44,628Net Income 2021: $46,4872021Revenue 2022: $93,955Expenses 2022: $55,851Net Income 2022: $38,1042022Revenue 2023: $97,670Expenses 2023: $261,126Net Income 2023: -$163,4562023Revenue 2024: $171,075Expenses 2024: $66,288Net Income 2024: $104,7872024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$171,075
Expenses$66,288
Net Income$104,787

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$171,075
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Support the local library and community with primary focus on literacy

Our primary purpose is to support the local library and community with a focus on literacy. The Cascade Friends of the Library is a group comprised 100% of approximately 50 volunteers that make money for the local and district libraries by selling donated used books. In addition to supporting literacy, we help build a sense of community where all feel welcomed and safe. We sponsor programming for ages newborn and up, including programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their care partners.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Friends Sponsored a wide variety of programs that impacted people from newborn through senior citizens with a goal to increase literacy and comprehension while building a stronger sense of community. They involved other organizations in the community (such as police and fire departments) as well as local artists that engaged the community in music, dance and in many of the graphic arts. They provided engagement for adults with cognitive challenges, and support for their care partners. Here is a breakdown of the programs by age group with the number of participants in ( ). Toddlers ages 0-5; Dance with me (607), Touch a Truck (973), Unicorn Party (402) Fall Playdate and Festival (452). School Age (5-11); Book Explorers (101), Kids Food (79) Pokemon Club (41), Art Party (125) Library Camp (196), Write Stuff (64). Teens; Craft Fair (310). Family/All Ages; Let's Talk Vinyl (95), Amazing Trees (109), Open House (29), Reindeer Night (1,162), Kids & Teen Craft (1,162), Michigan Authors (91), Outreach (196). Adults; In Good Taste (25), KDL On The Go (512), Book Discussions (83), Awesome Adults (156), Making Connections (26), Coffee Club (116), Senior Chats (26), Craft and Create (29)$36,603$29,685
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Joseph G DavidPresidentPT$0--
Denise MahoneyVice President-$0--
Sandra CottinghamSecretary-$0--
Linda J DavidCo-TreasurerPT$0--
Linda WoodsCo-TreasurerPT$0--
Gail RappDirector Online SalesPT$0--
Kathy SullivanDirector, Book SalesPT$0--
Marge OhlmanDirector, SortersPT$0--
Judy GillenDirector, MembershipPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Cascade Friends of the Library
EIN
23-7328367
Phone
5133154152
Address
2870 Jacksmith Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-6989

Signing Officer

Name
Linda David
Title
Treasurer
Phone
5133154152
Signed
2025-11-11
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10

Funds provided programming, materials and supplies for in-library and outreach programs promoting literacy and community building. 31,657 individuals ages newborn to 99 were impacted for the year.

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

Annual Aquarium maintenance 3540.0 Scholarships 4500.0 Communications 90.0 Michigan State Taxes 213.25 Computers and software 4493.52 Recycling plastic cases 582.42 Supplies 688.63

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