Civic Intelligence

Pierce County Library Foundation

EIN 51-0180293 • 501(c)3 • Tacoma, WA

Profile

To raise, manage, and allocate funds to support and enhance the programs and services of the pierce county library system.

3005 112th Street EastTacoma, WA 98446

www.piercecountylibrary.org/FOUNDATION

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

22nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

89th percentile

48%

Higher net margin than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

80th percentile

23%

Faster asset growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-14%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$2,417,553

Up $444,378 (+23%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$2,402

Up $2,152 (+861%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$2,415,151

Up $442,226 (+22%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$891,225

Down $142,802 (-14%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$465,493

Down $239,478 (-34%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$425,732

Up $96,676 (+29%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $569,247Liabilities 2011: $293,737Net Assets 2011: $275,5102011Assets 2012: $439,900Liabilities 2012: $229,269Net Assets 2012: $210,6312012Assets 2013: $428,165Liabilities 2013: $216,348Net Assets 2013: $211,8172013Assets 2014: $783,612Liabilities 2014: $434,916Net Assets 2014: $348,6962014Assets 2015: $325,394Liabilities 2015: $123,901Net Assets 2015: $201,4932015Assets 2016: $348,149Liabilities 2016: $142,612Net Assets 2016: $205,5372016Assets 2017: $445,973Liabilities 2017: $96,289Net Assets 2017: $349,6842017Assets 2018: $316,153Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $316,1532018Assets 2019: $245,413Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $245,4132019Assets 2020: $421,206Liabilities 2020: $2,206Net Assets 2020: $419,0002020Assets 2021: $689,898Liabilities 2021: $813Net Assets 2021: $689,0852021Assets 2022: $1,604,636Liabilities 2022: $5,788Net Assets 2022: $1,598,8482022Assets 2023: $1,973,175Liabilities 2023: $250Net Assets 2023: $1,972,9252023Assets 2024: $2,417,553Liabilities 2024: $2,402Net Assets 2024: $2,415,1512024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,417,553
Liabilities$2,402
Net Assets$2,415,151

Operations Trend

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $438,045Expenses 2011: $448,947Net Income 2011: -$10,9022011Expenses 2012: $299,6732012Revenue 2013: $366,370Expenses 2013: $365,184Net Income 2013: $1,1862013Revenue 2014: $717,321Expenses 2014: $580,442Net Income 2014: $136,8792014Revenue 2015: $384,505Expenses 2015: $523,944Net Income 2015: -$139,4392015Revenue 2016: $593,046Expenses 2016: $580,958Net Income 2016: $12,0882016Revenue 2017: $524,444Expenses 2017: $388,314Net Income 2017: $136,1302017Revenue 2018: $615,711Expenses 2018: $793,365Net Income 2018: -$177,6542018Revenue 2019: $410,655Expenses 2019: $495,323Net Income 2019: -$84,6682019Revenue 2020: $563,629Expenses 2020: $403,301Net Income 2020: $160,3282020Revenue 2021: $608,237Expenses 2021: $356,919Net Income 2021: $251,3182021Revenue 2022: $1,599,554Expenses 2022: $813,193Net Income 2022: $786,3612022Revenue 2023: $1,034,027Expenses 2023: $704,971Net Income 2023: $329,0562023Revenue 2024: $891,225Expenses 2024: $465,493Net Income 2024: $425,7322024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$891,225
Expenses$465,493
Net Income$425,732

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.42$0.00$2.42$0.89$0.47$0.43
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.97$0.00$1.97$1.03$0.70$0.33
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.60$0.01$1.60$1.60$0.81$0.79
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.00$0.69$0.61$0.36$0.25
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.00$0.42$0.56$0.40$0.16
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.00$0.25$0.41$0.50$0.08
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.00$0.32$0.62$0.79$0.18
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.10$0.35$0.52$0.39$0.14
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.35$0.14$0.21$0.59$0.58$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.12$0.20$0.38$0.52$0.14
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.43$0.35$0.72$0.58$0.14
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.43$0.22$0.21$0.37$0.37$0.00
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.44$0.23$0.21$0.30
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.57$0.29$0.28$0.44$0.45$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$925,237
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To raise, manage, and allocate funds to support and enhance the programs and services of the pierce county library system.

The pierce county library foundation inspires giving to strengthen literacy, build donor relationships, and advocate for the pierce county library system.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,410,749$1,582,489▲ $171,740
Pledges and Grants Receivable$254,556$461,809▲ $207,253
Total Assets$1,973,175$2,417,553▲ $444,378
Other Assets Total$307,870$373,255▲ $65,385
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$250$2,402▲ $2,152
Total Liabilities$250$2,402▲ $2,152
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,381,100$1,567,563▲ $186,463
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$591,825$847,588▲ $255,763
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,972,925$2,415,151▲ $442,226
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,973,175$2,417,553▲ $444,378

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$373,255--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$307,870$48,000▲ $31,058$-11,100$373,255
2023$262,998$13,200▲ $39,296$-5,600$307,870
2022$170,861$124,292▼ $24,605$-5,900$262,998
2021$152,612-▲ $25,403$-5,597$170,861
2020$142,957-▲ $17,265$-5,800$152,612
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Wendy ColebankPast President
Mary MoserPresident
Esmeralda SwitzerVice President
Elizabeth LufkinDirector
Jun ZhuDirector
Teena Ward HydeDirector
Travis MahughDirector
Wendi GallDirector
Dean CarrellFoundation Director
Kathy WhepleySecretary
Josh RickerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$874,149
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$46,844
Other Revenue
$-29,768
All Other Contributions
$823,118
Change in Net Assets
$425,732

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table3$21,725Fair Market Value
Securities Publicly Traded1$10,203Fair Market Value
Other Non Cash Contri Table9$4,631Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions13$36,559-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$382,670
Other Expenses$82,823
Total Fundraising Expense$8,110
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$382,670--$382,670
Fees for Services Other-$12,360-$12,360
Other Expenses$26,356$11,837$8,110$8,110
Advertising-$6,690-$6,690
Insurance-$933-$933
Conferences and Meetings-$682-$682
All Other Expenses-$311-$311
Office Expenses-$282-$282
Total Functional Expenses$409,026$48,357$8,110$465,493
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Pierce County Rural Library DistrictTacoma, WA501(c)(3)Grants Are Awarded to the Pierce County Library System in Support of the Programs Designated by the Donors Additional Grants Are Designated by the Board of Directors to Support Library Programs and Services.$335,824
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$34,012
Fundraising Gross Income$4,244
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Trivia Bee$55,275$4,244$34,012$-29,768
Total Events$55,275$4,244$34,012$-29,768
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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

Once received, the foundation emails the final draft to the board members for their review. The 990 is then discussed at the september board meeting. Board members hold a vote to approve and authorize the finalization and submission of the 990 at the september board meeting.

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

The conflict of interest policy is reviewed by the board of directors annually.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Copies of the organization's form 990 are made available to any individual upon request, in accordance with irs public disclosure requirements. The organization received its original irs determination letter granting 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status on february 24,1976. In 2025, the irs issued a letter stating that the original exemption application (form 1023) could not be located in its records and affirmed that the organization's tax exempt 501(c)(3) status remains in effect. The 2025 irs correspondence is retained as part of its official records and is made available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Pierce County Library Foundation
EIN
51-0180293
Phone
2535483541
Address
3005 112TH STREET EAST, TACOMA, WA 98446

Signing Officer

Name
Dean Carrell
Title
Foundation Director
Phone
2535366500
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dean Carrell
Formed
1970
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Dp&c
Address
PO BOX 1614, TACOMA, WA 98401-1614
Preparer
Ed E Ramos CPA
Phone
2535729922
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990 Part XII Line 2C

The foundation has a committee that oversees the preparation of the financial statements.

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

The endowments are to fund collections, programs, and services of the library.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0THE PIERCE COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDS TO SUPPORT VARIOUS LIBRARY PROGRAMS WITH EXPENSES FOR BOOKS, RESOURCES, IMPROVEMENTS TO LIBRARY BRANCHES, AND THE ABILITY TO OFFER GIFTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PASSES AS PRIZES FOR LIBRARY PROGRAMS.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ENDOWMENTS ARE TO FUND COLLECTIONS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES OF THE LIBRARY.
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO THE PIERCE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM IN SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAMS DESIGNATED BY THE DONORS ADDITIONAL GRANTS ARE DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SUPPORT LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FOUNDATION MONITORS ITS GRANT FUNDS VIA A REPORTING STRUCTURE, COLLABORATING WITH EACH DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM THE GRANT IS FUNDING. ANNUAL REPORTS ARE THEN COMPILED, PREPARED, AND DELIVERED TO FUNDERS AS A POINT OF STEWARDSHIP.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ONCE RECEIVED, THE FOUNDATION EMAILS THE FINAL DRAFT TO THE BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE 990 IS THEN DISCUSSED AT THE SEPTEMBER BOARD MEETING. BOARD MEMBERS HOLD A VOTE TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE FINALIZATION AND SUBMISSION OF THE 990 AT THE SEPTEMBER BOARD MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO ANY INDIVIDUAL UPON REQUEST, IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS PUBLIC DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED ITS ORIGINAL IRS DETERMINATION LETTER GRANTING 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT STATUS ON FEBRUARY 24,1976. IN 2025, THE IRS ISSUED A LETTER STATING THAT THE ORIGINAL EXEMPTION APPLICATION (FORM 1023) COULD NOT BE LOCATED IN ITS RECORDS AND AFFIRMED THAT THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT 501(C)(3) STATUS REMAINS IN EFFECT. THE 2025 IRS CORRESPONDENCE IS RETAINED AS PART OF ITS OFFICIAL RECORDS AND IS MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE FOUNDATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT OVERSEES THE PREPARATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19

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