Civic Intelligence

Houston Public Library Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 74-1926301

Jul 01, 2013 to Jun 30, 2014 • Filed on Feb 04, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.HOUSTONLIBRARYFOUNDATION.ORG
PO Box 210977252

(832) 393-1464

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

12th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

40th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

1st percentile

-162%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

12th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 12% of similar nonprofits.

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

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

59th percentile

5.7%

Faster asset growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

10th percentile

-21%

Faster revenue growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets12th percentile

Assets

Flat

$22,305,396

Flat from 2014

Net Assets

Flat

$22,117,024

Flat from 2014

Liabilities

Flat

$188,372

Flat from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue40th percentileNet Margin1st percentile

Revenue

Flat

$1,139,349

Flat from 2014

Expenses

Flat

$2,988,080

Flat from 2014

Net Income

Flat

-$1,848,731

Flat from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth59th percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2011: $23,444,759Liabilities 2011: $84,815Net Assets 2011: $23,359,9442011Assets 2012: $22,132,279Liabilities 2012: $401,542Net Assets 2012: $21,730,7372012Assets 2013: $21,093,392Liabilities 2013: $97,855Net Assets 2013: $20,995,5372013Assets 2014: $22,305,396Liabilities 2014: $188,372Net Assets 2014: $22,117,0242014Assets 2014: $22,305,396Liabilities 2014: $188,372Net Assets 2014: $22,117,0242014Assets 2015: $21,623,080Liabilities 2015: $428,587Net Assets 2015: $21,194,4932015Assets 2016: $20,361,304Liabilities 2016: $493,255Net Assets 2016: $19,868,0492016Assets 2017: $22,115,967Liabilities 2017: $378,067Net Assets 2017: $21,737,9002017Assets 2018: $22,339,285Liabilities 2018: $767,270Net Assets 2018: $21,572,0152018Assets 2019: $23,117,749Liabilities 2019: $662,318Net Assets 2019: $22,455,4312019Assets 2020: $21,574,975Liabilities 2020: $642,877Net Assets 2020: $20,932,0982020Assets 2021: $23,882,250Liabilities 2021: $963,686Net Assets 2021: $22,918,5642021Assets 2022: $19,717,451Liabilities 2022: $527,118Net Assets 2022: $19,190,3332022Assets 2023: $20,096,120Liabilities 2023: $510,786Net Assets 2023: $19,585,3342023Assets 2024: $20,489,070Liabilities 2024: $385,229Net Assets 2024: $20,103,8412024Assets 2025: $21,668,588Liabilities 2025: $467,675Net Assets 2025: $21,200,9132025

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$22,305,396
Liabilities$188,372
Net Assets$22,117,024
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth10th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0M-$4.0MRevenue 2011: $1,704,409Expenses 2011: $1,753,998Net Income 2011: -$49,5892011Revenue 2012: $1,697,159Expenses 2012: $3,179,935Net Income 2012: -$1,482,7762012Revenue 2013: $1,441,311Expenses 2013: $3,747,984Net Income 2013: -$2,306,6732013Revenue 2014: $1,139,349Expenses 2014: $2,988,080Net Income 2014: -$1,848,7312014Revenue 2014: $1,139,349Expenses 2014: $2,988,080Net Income 2014: -$1,848,7312014Revenue 2015: $1,208,900Expenses 2015: $2,298,600Net Income 2015: -$1,089,7002015Revenue 2016: $986,207Expenses 2016: $2,160,202Net Income 2016: -$1,173,9952016Revenue 2017: $2,804,141Expenses 2017: $2,740,895Net Income 2017: $63,2462017Revenue 2018: $2,326,768Expenses 2018: $3,944,644Net Income 2018: -$1,617,8762018Revenue 2019: $3,734,293Expenses 2019: $3,416,465Net Income 2019: $317,8282019Revenue 2020: $1,801,077Expenses 2020: $4,180,548Net Income 2020: -$2,379,4712020Revenue 2021: $1,377,846Expenses 2021: $2,740,257Net Income 2021: -$1,362,4112021Revenue 2022: $921,129Expenses 2022: $2,164,725Net Income 2022: -$1,243,5962022Revenue 2023: $1,473,546Expenses 2023: $1,975,891Net Income 2023: -$502,3452023Revenue 2024: $825,891Expenses 2024: $2,275,250Net Income 2024: -$1,449,3592024Revenue 2025: $1,409,539Expenses 2025: $2,555,744Net Income 2025: -$1,146,2052025

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$1,139,349
Expenses$2,988,080
Net Income-$1,848,731
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2013 to Jun 30, 2014
Signed
Feb 4, 2015
Return Version
2013v4.0
Gross Receipts
$1,635,673
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Through advocacy and fundraising, the houston public library foundation supports the houston public library's wide range of initiatives with particular emphasis on its neighborhood libraries and their community programs.

Houston public library foundation (hplf) focuses on increasing the houston community's awareness of the vital role our public libraries play in houston's quality of life. Hplf supports the houston public library (hpl) through fundraising, advocacy and program support.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$18,713,944$21,187,783▲ $2,473,839
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$818,659$472,550▼ $346,109
Intangible Assets-$277,503-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$81,759$224,928▲ $143,169
Pledges and Grants Receivable$510,209$142,632▼ $367,577
Total Assets$21,093,392$22,305,396▲ $1,212,004
Other Assets Total$968,821--
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$75,511$107,048▲ $31,537
Grants Payable-$65,000-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$22,344$16,324▼ $6,020
Total Liabilities$97,855$188,372▲ $90,517
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$15,030,499$14,924,813▼ $105,686
Unrestricted Net Assets$3,898,999$5,126,172▲ $1,227,173
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$2,066,039$2,066,039→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$20,995,537$22,117,024▲ $1,121,487
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$21,093,392$22,305,396▲ $1,212,004

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2013$18,651,626$276,612▲ $3,888,658$1,447,989$21,368,907
2012$17,887,475$270,592▲ $2,314,530$1,820,971$18,651,626
2011$18,667,643$4,703▲ $453,640$1,238,511$17,887,475
2010$15,569,728$185,051▲ $3,586,648$673,784$18,667,643
2009$14,653,523$6,473▲ $1,868,641$958,909$15,569,728
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay12th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Licia Green-ellisChair
Zarine BoyceVice-chair
Carme WilliamsDirector
David LopezDirector
Ryan LeachDirector
Sue LovellDirector
Dr Terry B GrierEx Officio Director
Jan JohnsonEx Officio Director
Mayor Annise ParkerEx Officio Director
Rhea Brown LawsonEx Officio Director
Neil ThomasSecretary
Tina Arias PetermanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$466,695
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$436,790
Other Revenue
$235,864
All Other Contributions
$457,159
Change in Net Assets
$-1,848,731

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,139,349
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$2,970,218
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,109,567
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,139,349
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,434,780
Other Expenses$1,365,498
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$187,802
Total Fundraising Expense$30,001
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,419,780--$1,419,780
Depreciation Depletion$695,118--$695,118
Other Salaries and Wages$36,180$90,529$22,696$149,405
Fees for Services Other$93,402$5,872$1,472$100,746
Fees for Services Accounting-$37,115-$37,115
Other Employee Benefits$4,879$12,208$3,061$20,148
Fees for Services Management-$18,235-$18,235
Office Expenses$8,083$9,805-$17,888
Occupancy$16,480--$16,480
Grants to Domestic Individuals$15,000--$15,000
Payroll Taxes$3,382$8,462$2,121$13,965
Information Technology$5,087$5,087-$10,174
Insurance-$5,046-$5,046
Conferences and Meetings$2,338$2,338-$4,676
Pension Plan Contributions$1,037$2,596$651$4,284
Advertising$1,784--$1,784
Travel$320$320-$640
Other Expenses$63$62-$125
All Other Expenses$25$25-$50
Total Functional Expenses$2,750,035$208,044$30,001$2,988,080

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,988,080
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,988,080
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,988,080
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
74-6001116-170(c)(1)Support Activities & Operations$1,419,780
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
Funds Held for Hou. Public Library$107,048
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
Yes
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 11

“The 990 is reviewed by management and the finance committee prior to filing. Once reviewed, the 990 is then provided to board trustees via email prior to filing.”

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

“A conflict of interest questionnaire is distributed annually to each board member. The information collected is then evaluated by the president to determine whether any conflicts exist. If a board member has a conflict of interest with respect to a transaction, he or she is not permitted to participate in the deliberation and decision regarding such transaction.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The compensation committee conducts salary surveys of other city-related organizations. This process produces a relevant range into which compensation structures can be formulated. In addition the committee reviews form 990 of similar organizations for comparable salaries.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“As city component unit, certified financial statements are available on the city of houston website. Financial information is distributed by mail to donors and community leaders. In addition, financial information is provided upon request as well as available at the foundation's office for inspection by appointment.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
74-1926301
Phone
8323931464

Signing Officer

Name
Tina Peterman
Title
Treasurer
Phone
8323931464
Signed
2015-02-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Licia a Green-ellis
Formed
1977
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
5
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Preparer
Kristen Simpson
Phone
7136218090
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“To enhance and support operations of houston public library.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“The foundation accounts for uncertain tax positions, when it is more likely than not, that such an asset or a liability will be realized. As of june 30, 2014 and 2013, management believes there were no uncertain tax positions.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TO ENHANCE AND SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FOUNDATION ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT, THAT SUCH AN ASSET OR A LIABILITY WILL BE REALIZED. AS OF JUNE 30, 2014 AND 2013, MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THERE WERE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$22,305,396
Liabilities
$188,372
Net assets
$22,117,024
Revenue
$1,139,349
Expenses
$2,988,080
Net income
-$1,848,731
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$21.7$0.47$21.2$1.41$2.56$1.15
2024Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$20.5$0.39$20.1$0.83$2.28$1.45
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$20.1$0.51$19.6$1.47$1.98$0.50
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$19.7$0.53$19.2$0.92$2.16$1.24
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$23.9$0.96$22.9$1.38$2.74$1.36
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$21.6$0.64$20.9$1.80$4.18$2.38
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$23.1$0.66$22.5$3.73$3.42$0.32
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$22.3$0.77$21.6$2.33$3.94$1.62
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$22.1$0.38$21.7$2.80$2.74$0.06
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$20.4$0.49$19.9$0.99$2.16$1.17
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$21.6$0.43$21.2$1.21$2.30$1.09
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$22.3$0.19$22.1$1.14$2.99$1.85
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$22.3$0.19$22.1$1.14$2.99$1.85
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$21.1$0.10$21.0$1.44$3.75$2.31
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$22.1$0.40$21.7$1.70$3.18$1.48
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$23.4$0.08$23.4$1.70$1.75$0.05