Civic Intelligence

Providence Public Library Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 34-2052912

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on May 09, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.PROVLIB.ORG

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150 Empire StreetProvidence, RI 02903

(401) 455-8000

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

9th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

25th percentile

0.12x

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

12th percentile

-16%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

16th percentile

$125,583

Higher top officer pay than 16% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.1% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

16th percentile

-5.1%

Faster asset growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

18%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets9th percentile

Assets

Down

$32,242,935

Down $1,737,593 (-5.1%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$31,987,271

Down $1,698,070 (-5.0%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$255,664

Down $39,523 (-13%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue25th percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,056,442

Up $308,158 (+18%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$2,384,130

Down $88,363 (-3.6%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

-$327,688

Up $396,521 (+55%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth16th percentile

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

$40M$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2011: $31,820,384Liabilities 2011: $346,142Net Assets 2011: $31,474,2422011Assets 2012: $30,323,661Liabilities 2012: $319,688Net Assets 2012: $30,003,9732012Assets 2014: $34,555,824Liabilities 2014: $286,124Net Assets 2014: $34,269,7002014Assets 2015: $33,980,528Liabilities 2015: $295,187Net Assets 2015: $33,685,3412015Assets 2016: $32,242,935Liabilities 2016: $255,664Net Assets 2016: $31,987,2712016Assets 2017: $33,589,053Liabilities 2017: $243,542Net Assets 2017: $33,345,5112017Assets 2018: $35,857,974Liabilities 2018: $1,277,018Net Assets 2018: $34,580,9562018Assets 2019: $34,877,258Liabilities 2019: $293,352Net Assets 2019: $34,583,9062019Assets 2020: $33,366,961Liabilities 2020: $293,352Net Assets 2020: $33,073,6092020Assets 2021: $38,016,143Liabilities 2021: $243,884Net Assets 2021: $37,772,2592021Assets 2022: $32,290,022Liabilities 2022: $405,107Net Assets 2022: $31,884,9152022

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$32,242,935
Liabilities$255,664
Net Assets$31,987,271
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0M-$4.0MExpenses 2011: $2,812,6962011Expenses 2012: $2,158,7062012Revenue 2014: $3,287,350Expenses 2014: $2,357,992Net Income 2014: $929,3582014Revenue 2015: $1,748,284Expenses 2015: $2,472,493Net Income 2015: -$724,2092015Revenue 2016: $2,056,442Expenses 2016: $2,384,130Net Income 2016: -$327,6882016Revenue 2017: $1,345,614Expenses 2017: $2,535,662Net Income 2017: -$1,190,0482017Revenue 2018: $2,209,151Expenses 2018: $2,304,249Net Income 2018: -$95,0982018Revenue 2019: $2,603,067Expenses 2019: $2,490,035Net Income 2019: $113,0322019Revenue 2020: $242,601Expenses 2020: $2,850,441Net Income 2020: -$2,607,8402020Revenue 2021: $2,771,524Expenses 2021: $3,843,750Net Income 2021: -$1,072,2262021Revenue 2022: $3,076,683Expenses 2022: $2,726,618Net Income 2022: $350,0652022

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$2,056,442
Expenses$2,384,130
Net Income-$327,688
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
May 9, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$7,876,066
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To ensure continued excellence in library services for the providence public library community by providing private funding to enhance programs and services.

To nurture and support the providence public library's goals and priorities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$33,947,336$32,227,694▼ $1,719,642
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$30,736$15,241▼ $15,495
Accounts Receivable$2,456--
Total Assets$33,980,528$32,242,935▼ $1,737,593
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$255,059$216,348▼ $38,711
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$40,128$39,316▼ $812
Total Liabilities$295,187$255,664▼ $39,523
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$28,950,294$27,224,906▼ $1,725,388
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$4,185,340$4,185,340→ $0
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$549,707$577,025▲ $27,318
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$33,685,341$31,987,271▼ $1,698,070
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$33,980,528$32,242,935▼ $1,737,593

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2015$4,185,340---$4,185,340
2014$4,182,940$2,400--$4,185,340
2013$4,182,645$295--$4,182,940
2012$4,182,345$300--$4,182,645
2011$6,459,125--$2,276,780$4,182,345
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay16th percentile

Employees

NameTitleOtherTotal
Hillias J Martin JrLibrary Director$125,583$125,583
Kathy Ellen BullardAssoc. Library Director$97,375$97,375

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert K TaylorChair
Dr Kathleen HittnerVice Chair
Elizabeth K DebsTrustee
Guy LombardoTrustee
Robert FlandersTrustee
Robert W Edwards JrTrustee
Scott LisleTrustee
Karen DelponteSecretary
Joan M CaineTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Parsons Capital Mgmt INCInvestment Management10 WEYBOSSET ST STE 1000, Providence, RI 02903$201,792
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$2,048,785
Other Revenue
$7,657
Change in Net Assets
$-327,688
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,381,281
Total Fundraising Expense$10,588
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$2,849
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Payments to Affiliates$2,125,768--$2,125,768
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$227,552-$227,552
Fees for Services Accounting-$16,283-$16,283
Fees for Services Other--$8,800$8,800
Grants to Domestic Orgs$2,849--$2,849
Fees for Services Legal-$750-$750
Office Expenses-$10$56$66
Other Expenses-$2$10$12
Total Functional Expenses$2,128,617$244,925$10,588$2,384,130
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Intercompany Advances From Ppl$216,348
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The form 990 is prepared by the external auditors and reviewed by management and the finance committee of the board. Revisions, corrections, etc. Are made as necessary. Once all are satisfied with the form, it is finalized and a copy is made available to all board members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's articles of incorporation are available at the secretary of state's office. Financial statements and form 990 are available upon request. The organization does not make its by-laws or its conflict of interest policy available to the public as it does not believe that a public purpose would be served by doing so.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Providence Public Library Foundation
EIN
34-2052912
Phone
4014558000
Address
150 EMPIRE STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Signing Officer

Name
Carinda S Palumbo
Title
Finance Director
Phone
4014558000
Signed
2017-05-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Carinda S Palumbo
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
Ri
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
0
Volunteers
11

Preparer

Firm
Kahn Litwin Renza & Co Ltd
Address
951 NORTH MAIN STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI 02904
Preparer
Deborah a Hopkins
Phone
4012742001
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“For purposes of the footnote below, the foundation refers to providence public library foundation and the library refers to the related organization providence public library, referenced in sch r, part ii. The library and foundation are public charities exempt from income tax in accordance with section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. However, income from certain activities not directly related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose may be subject to taxation as unrelated business income if income from those activities meet certain levels. Management has determined that those income levels were not met for the year ended june 30, 2016. Management believes that the library and the foundation operate in a manner consistent with their tax-exempt status at both the state and federal level. The library and the foundation annually file irs form 990 - return of organization exempt from income tax, reporting various information that the irs uses to monitor the activities of tax-exempt entities. The library and the foundation currently have no tax examinations in progress.”

PART V: ENDOWMENT FUNDS

“Endowment composition by type of fund at the organization's year end is as follows: general operations $ 977,045 various book funds $3,208,295 total $4,185,340”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FOR PURPOSES OF THE FOOTNOTE BELOW, THE FOUNDATION REFERS TO PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION AND THE LIBRARY REFERS TO THE RELATED ORGANIZATION PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY, REFERENCED IN SCH R, PART II. THE LIBRARY AND FOUNDATION ARE PUBLIC CHARITIES EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. HOWEVER, INCOME FROM CERTAIN ACTIVITIES NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE MAY BE SUBJECT TO TAXATION AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME IF INCOME FROM THOSE ACTIVITIES MEET CERTAIN LEVELS. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THOSE INCOME LEVELS WERE NOT MET FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THE LIBRARY AND THE FOUNDATION OPERATE IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THEIR TAX-EXEMPT STATUS AT BOTH THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL. THE LIBRARY AND THE FOUNDATION ANNUALLY FILE IRS FORM 990 - RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX, REPORTING VARIOUS INFORMATION THAT THE IRS USES TO MONITOR THE ACTIVITIES OF TAX-EXEMPT ENTITIES. THE LIBRARY AND THE FOUNDATION CURRENTLY HAVE NO TAX EXAMINATIONS IN PROGRESS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE EXTERNAL AUDITORS AND REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. REVISIONS, CORRECTIONS, ETC. ARE MADE AS NECESSARY. ONCE ALL ARE SATISFIED WITH THE FORM, IT IS FINALIZED AND A COPY IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS BY-LAWS OR ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AS IT DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT A PUBLIC PURPOSE WOULD BE SERVED BY DOING SO.
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Filings

Displayed year

2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$32,242,935
Liabilities
$255,664
Net assets
$31,987,271
Revenue
$2,056,442
Expenses
$2,384,130
Net income
-$327,688
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$32.3$0.41$31.9$3.08$2.73$0.35
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$38.0$0.24$37.8$2.77$3.84$1.07
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$33.4$0.29$33.1$0.24$2.85$2.61
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$34.9$0.29$34.6$2.60$2.49$0.11
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$35.9$1.28$34.6$2.21$2.30$0.10
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$33.6$0.24$33.3$1.35$2.54$1.19
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$32.2$0.26$32.0$2.06$2.38$0.33
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$34.0$0.30$33.7$1.75$2.47$0.72
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$34.6$0.29$34.3$3.29$2.36$0.93
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$30.3$0.32$30.0$2.16
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$31.8$0.35$31.5$2.81