Civic Intelligence

Boulder Public Library Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 23-7408456

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Apr 28, 2025

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1001 Arapahoe AvenueBoulder, CO 80302

(720) 551-8385

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

17th percentile

0.01x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

15th percentile

-16%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

63rd percentile

$161,554

Higher top officer pay than 63% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 18.9% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

38th percentile

1.2%

Faster asset growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

87th percentile

64%

Faster revenue growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets17th percentile

Assets

Up

$5,363,522

Up $396,984 (+8.0%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$5,330,744

Up $376,972 (+7.6%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$32,778

Up $20,012 (+157%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue23rd percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Down

$855,475

Down $313,041 (-27%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$988,157

Up $206,105 (+26%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$132,682

Down $519,146 (-134%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth38th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2012: $4,638,804Liabilities 2012: $28,232Net Assets 2012: $4,610,5722012Assets 2013: $5,343,859Liabilities 2013: $26,915Net Assets 2013: $5,316,9442013Assets 2014: $5,744,829Liabilities 2014: $32,520Net Assets 2014: $5,712,3092014Assets 2015: $4,835,999Liabilities 2015: $101,413Net Assets 2015: $4,734,5862015Assets 2016: $4,985,713Liabilities 2016: $158,944Net Assets 2016: $4,826,7692016Assets 2017: $5,218,878Liabilities 2017: $499Net Assets 2017: $5,218,3792017Assets 2018: $4,585,952Liabilities 2018: -$1,268Net Assets 2018: $4,587,2202018Assets 2019: $5,658,992Liabilities 2019: $1,278Net Assets 2019: $5,657,7142019Assets 2020: $6,008,902Liabilities 2020: $1,313Net Assets 2020: $6,007,5892020Assets 2021: $5,793,663Liabilities 2021: $5,908Net Assets 2021: $5,787,7552021Assets 2022: $4,966,538Liabilities 2022: $12,766Net Assets 2022: $4,953,7722022Assets 2024: $5,363,522Liabilities 2024: $32,778Net Assets 2024: $5,330,7442024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$5,363,522
Liabilities$32,778
Net Assets$5,330,744
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth87th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2012: $168,6492012Revenue 2013: $216,627Expenses 2013: $135,590Net Income 2013: $81,0372013Revenue 2014: $245,473Expenses 2014: $170,604Net Income 2014: $74,8692014Revenue 2015: $338,433Expenses 2015: $729,336Net Income 2015: -$390,9032015Revenue 2016: $533,256Expenses 2016: $356,542Net Income 2016: $176,7142016Revenue 2017: $198,091Expenses 2017: $391,989Net Income 2017: -$193,8982017Revenue 2018: $320,380Expenses 2018: $447,520Net Income 2018: -$127,1402018Revenue 2019: $980,147Expenses 2019: $629,837Net Income 2019: $350,3102019Revenue 2020: $557,045Expenses 2020: $617,781Net Income 2020: -$60,7362020Revenue 2021: $1,056,006Expenses 2021: $1,288,812Net Income 2021: -$232,8062021Revenue 2022: $1,168,516Expenses 2022: $782,052Net Income 2022: $386,4642022Revenue 2024: $855,475Expenses 2024: $988,157Net Income 2024: -$132,6822024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$855,475
Expenses$988,157
Net Income-$132,682
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 28, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$984,705
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To expand and enhance the library's offerings by providing funding for: * free concerts, films, and other special events;* activities that compliment the library's collection and electronic resources; * educational, cultural, and civic programs to enrich the lives of the entire boulder community.

The boulder library foundation increases funding for services that help the people of boulder develop and grow by raising money, increasing awareness, advocating for the library, and encouraging community involvement.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$4,538,289$5,123,885▲ $585,596
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$80,124$114,989▲ $34,865
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$653,622$100,455▼ $553,167
Pledges and Grants Receivable$26,155$23,138▼ $3,017
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,218$1,055▼ $163
Total Assets$5,299,408$5,363,522▲ $64,114
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$18,188$23,105▲ $4,917
Other Liabilities$11,316$9,673▼ $1,643
Total Liabilities$29,504$32,778▲ $3,274
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,994,043$4,330,257▲ $336,214
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,275,861$1,000,487▼ $275,374
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$5,269,904$5,330,744▲ $60,840
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$5,299,408$5,363,522▲ $64,114

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$469,238$163,113▲ $71,390-$699,048
2023$396,563$3,200▲ $69,475-$469,238
2022$539,223$500▼ $95,652-$396,563
2021$520,824-▲ $60,493$213$539,223
2020$489,136-▲ $72,262$178$520,824
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay63rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Christopher a BargeExecutive DirectorFT$144,313$17,241$161,554

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kitty DekiefferPresident
Jenny SladeVice President
Adriana FarmerBoard Member
Alice BrownBoard Member
Ethan DeckerBoard Member
Kavita SeinknechtBoard Member
Kristin CentanniBoard Member
Tina OttersbergBoard Member
Bill KramerFormer Board Member
Isaac AndresFormer Board Member
David FarnanLibrary Director
Marc LevinsonFormer Treasurer
Doris HassFounder
Andy SaylerLibrary District Representative
Doug HamiltonLibrary District Representative
Sylvia WirbaLibrary District Representative
Sharon BloomSecretary
Julie YatesTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$511,774
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$357,733
Other Revenue
$-14,032
All Other Contributions
$351,277
Change in Net Assets
$-132,682

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$855,475
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$238,921
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,094,396
Total Revenue per Form 990
$855,475
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$669,177
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$241,665
Total Fundraising Expense$110,549
Other Expenses$77,315
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$669,177--$669,177
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$32,311$64,622$64,622$161,555
Other Salaries and Wages$11,072$22,144$22,144$55,360
Fees for Services Accounting-$24,345-$24,345
Information Technology-$6,237$10,664$16,901
Payroll Taxes$2,958$5,916$5,916$14,790
Advertising-$8,141-$8,141
Other Employee Benefits$1,400$2,800$2,800$7,000
Fees for Services Legal-$4,520-$4,520
Office Expenses-$3,977$97$4,074
Conferences and Meetings-$2,895$1,104$3,999
Pension Plan Contributions$592$1,184$1,184$2,960
Insurance-$2,906-$2,906
Fees for Services Other$300$2,116$54$2,470
Other Expenses$4,551$186$1,964$186
Travel-$28-$28
Total Functional Expenses$722,361$155,247$110,549$988,157

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,033,556
Total Expenses per Form 990$988,157
Expenses per Audited Statements$988,156
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$45,400
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$1
Other Expense Adjustments$1
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Boulder Public Library DistrictBoulder, CO3Provide Free Programs and Services$669,177
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$42,400
Fundraising Gross Income$19,100
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$179,597$19,100$11,187$7,913
Total Events$179,597$19,100$42,400$-23,300
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Gift Annuity Payable$8,697
401(k) Contributions Payable$976
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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

“A draft form 990 is provided to the finance committee to review, who then provides to the board of directors to review to ensure accuracy before it is filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Directors annually required to submit written acknowledgement of, and confirm compliance with, conflict of interest policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The executive committee of the foundation's board of directors consulted third-party counsel and researched salary surveys in the field to determine fair compensation for the executive director and the foundation's key staff.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Available on file at the library.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Available upon request and also on file at the library.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Boulder Public Library Foundation
EIN
23-7408456
Phone
7205518385
Address
1001 ARAPAHOE AVENUE, BOULDER, CO 80302

Signing Officer

Name
Christopher Barge
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7205518385
Signed
2025-04-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Christopher Barge
Formed
1974
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
3
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Watson Coon Ryan LLC
Address
6025 SOUTH QUEBEC STREET SUITE 260, CENTENNIAL, CO 80111
Preparer
Jeremy J Ryan
Phone
3037923020
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“ROUNDING 1.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The process of the oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant has not changed from prior years.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“The boulder reads! Endowment supports adult literacy programing in the boulder public library. Any funds spent must not exceed the amount of investment earnings in the previous year. The maria rogers oral history project endowment supports boulder public library's maria rogers oral history project. The endowment's earnings may be appropriated as long as the funds assets exceed $300,000. La camera endowment supports music and children at the foundation. The endowment's assets may be appropriated upon board approval as long as the fund balance is above $125,000.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“FUNDRAISING EXPENSES”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“FUNDRAISING EXPENSES”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“ROUNDING”

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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7FORMER BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8FORMER BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9LIBRARY DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt10LIBRARY DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt11LIBRARY DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt12LIBRARY DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt13FOUNDER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt14PRESIDENT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt15VICE PRESIDENT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt16FORMER TREASURER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt17TREASURER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt18SECRETARY
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IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
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IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd00
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
IRS990/MissionDesc0THE BOULDER LIBRARY FOUNDATION INCREASES FUNDING FOR SERVICES THAT HELP THE PEOPLE OF BOULDER DEVELOP AND GROW BY RAISING MONEY, INCREASING AWARENESS, ADVOCATING FOR THE LIBRARY, AND ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.
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IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0-23300
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IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt04330257
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IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03977
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IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
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IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02800
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IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt07000
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2LICENSES, MEMBERSHIPS A
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt13230
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt2186
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IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt022144
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0THE FOUNDATION'S FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE BOULDER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT CAME IN RESPONSE TO DIRECT REQUESTS MADE OF THE FOUNDATION BY THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR, IN LINE WITH THE LIBRARY'S MASTER PLAN.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION DISBURSES SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF ITS PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE BOULDER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (THE "LIBRARY"). THE LIBRARY COMMUNICATES ITS PROGRAM NEEDS AND THE ORGANIZATION RESPONDS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF GRANTS. THE SUPPORTED PROGRAMS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE LIBRARY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt2THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE BOULDER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF BOULDER.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt3IF NOT FOR BOULDER LIBRARY FOUNDATION, BOULDER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT WOULD BE FUNDRAISING AND PURSUING GRANTS ON ITS OWN.
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,363,522
Liabilities
$32,778
Net assets
$5,330,744
Revenue
$855,475
Expenses
$988,157
Net income
-$132,682
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.36$0.03$5.33$0.86$0.99$0.13
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.97$0.01$4.95$1.17$0.78$0.39
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.79$0.01$5.79$1.06$1.29$0.23
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.01$0.00$6.01$0.56$0.62$0.06
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.66$0.00$5.66$0.98$0.63$0.35
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.59$0.00$4.59$0.32$0.45$0.13
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.22$0.00$5.22$0.20$0.39$0.19
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.99$0.16$4.83$0.53$0.36$0.18
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.84$0.10$4.73$0.34$0.73$0.39
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.74$0.03$5.71$0.25$0.17$0.07
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.34$0.03$5.32$0.22$0.14$0.08
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.64$0.03$4.61$0.17