Civic Intelligence

Houston Public Library Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 74-1926301

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on Apr 10, 2018

Organization Profilewww.houstonlibraryfoundation.org

Refreshing map…

550 McKinney StHouston, TX 77002-5000

(832) 393-1464

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

17th percentile

0.02x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

36th percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

48th percentile

2.3%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

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.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

64th percentile

8.6%

Faster asset growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

184%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets17th percentile

Assets

Up

$22,115,967

Up $1,754,663 (+8.6%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$21,737,900

Up $1,869,851 (+9.4%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$378,067

Down $115,188 (-23%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue36th percentileNet Margin48th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,804,141

Up $1,817,934 (+184%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$2,740,895

Up $580,693 (+27%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$63,246

Up $1,237,241 (+105%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth64th 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 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

2017

Assets$22,115,967
Liabilities$378,067
Net Assets$21,737,900
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth96th 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 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

2017

Revenue$2,804,141
Expenses$2,740,895
Net Income$63,246
Open 2017 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
Apr 10, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$3,056,565
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$19,441,172$19,877,112▲ $435,940
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$760,479$1,180,515▲ $420,036
Pledges and Grants Receivable$36,122$1,046,929▲ $1,010,807
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$119,534$0▼ $119,534
Intangible Assets$3,997$4,021▲ $24
Total Assets$20,361,304$22,115,967▲ $1,754,663
Other Assets Total-$7,390-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$446,037$358,936▼ $87,101
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$47,218$19,131▼ $28,087
Total Liabilities$493,255$378,067▼ $115,188
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$13,641,405$15,772,796▲ $2,131,391
Unrestricted Net Assets$4,160,605$3,899,065▼ $261,540
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$2,066,039$2,066,039→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$19,868,049$21,737,900▲ $1,869,851
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$20,361,304$22,115,967▲ $1,754,663

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2016$19,571,222$944,854▲ $2,270,198$2,598,353$20,187,921
2015$20,682,110$295,987▲ $217,872$1,624,747$19,571,222
2014$21,368,907$526,251▲ $572,058$1,285,106$20,682,110
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
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay12th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Licia Green-EllisChair
Zarine BoyceVice-Chair
Carme WilliamsDirector
Chris LloydDirector
Ryan LeachDirector
Sheila MayfielddIrector
Sue LovellDirector
Mayor Sylvester TurnerEx Officio Director
Rhea Brown Lawsonex Officio Director
Richard CarranzaEx Officio Director
Neil ThomasActing Secretary
Tina Arias PetermanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,113,619
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$467,579
Other Revenue
$222,943
All Other Contributions
$2,103,064
Change in Net Assets
$63,246

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,804,141
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,809,000
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,613,141
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,804,141
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,618,642
Other Expenses$842,070
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$280,183
Total Fundraising Expense$224,132
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,609,142--$1,609,142
Other Salaries and Wages$95,843$44,946$71,731$212,520
Fees for Services Other$71,884$46,002$1,394$119,280
Other Expenses$3,892-$81,992$85,884
Office Expenses$22,058$9,079$27,193$58,330
Fees for Services Accounting-$48,000-$48,000
Other Employee Benefits$17,348$11,725$16,777$45,850
Payroll Taxes$7,306$3,438$5,579$16,323
Information Technology$2,123$2,159$10,902$15,184
Occupancy$15,116--$15,116
Advertising$7,919$42$5,031$12,992
Insurance$3,088$6,454-$9,542
Grants to Domestic Individuals$9,500--$9,500
Conferences and Meetings$2,037$1,833$1,677$5,547
Pension Plan Contributions$2,795$1,065$1,630$5,490
Travel$366$129$226$721
Total Functional Expenses$2,341,891$174,872$224,132$2,740,895

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,743,290
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,740,895
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,740,895
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$2,395
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Houston Public LibraryHouston, TX170(c)(1)Support activities & operations$1,598,642
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$358,936
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 11B

“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

Filer Name
Houston Public Library Foundation
EIN
74-1926301
Phone
8323931464
Address
550 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002-5000

Signing Officer

Name
Tina Peterman
Title
Treasurer
Phone
8323931464
Signed
2018-04-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Licia A Green-Ellis
Formed
1977
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
3
Volunteers
250

Preparer

Firm
Carr Riggs & Ingram LLC
Address
Two Riverway 15th Floor, Houston, TX 77056
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, 2017 and 2016, management believes there were no uncertain tax positions.”

Part XI, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“COGS 2,395.”

Part XII, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“COGS 2,395.”

Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 520 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd00
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt047218
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt019131
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd00
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0HOUSTON 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.
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/FundraisingAmt05031
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt042
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt07919
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt012992
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt02103064
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd01
IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd01
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Houston Public Library Foundation
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum08323931464
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0550 Mckinney St
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0Houston
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0TX
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd0770025000
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd00
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt0760479
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt01180515
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd00
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd00
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd00
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd01
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd00
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/FundraisingAmt01677
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01833
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt02037
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt05547
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd01
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd00
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd00
IRS990/CostOfGoodsSoldAmt02395
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd00
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt02113619
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt01618642
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt0467579
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt0842070
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt0222943
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt063246
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0280183
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt02740895
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt0224132
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt02804141
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd00
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd00
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd00
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd00
IRS990/Desc0The Houston Public Library Foundation's goals include raising the profile of the Houston Public Library's essential role in our community and raising significant funds to enable HPL to provide enhanced services and facilities for the community.The Houston Public Library Foundation supports the Houston Public Library by providing grants in support of operating expenses, such as books, tutoring and literacy programs, and physical improvements to the buildings.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind01
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd00
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd01
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd00
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd00
IRS990/EmployeeCnt03
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd01
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/ExpenseAmt02332391
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd00
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd00
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt048000
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt048000
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/FundraisingAmt01394
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt046002
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt071884
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt0119280
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd00
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd00
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt02.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt110.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt22.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt32.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt44.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt52.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt62.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt72.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt81.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt91.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt101.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt111.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd6X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd7X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd8X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd9X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd10X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd11X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0Zarine Boyce
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1Licia Green-Ellis
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2Ryan Leach
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3Sue Lovell
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4Tina Arias Peterman
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5Neil Thomas
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6Carme Williams
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7Chris Lloyd
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm8Mayor Sylvester Turner
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm9Richard Carranza
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm10Rhea Brown Lawson
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm11Sheila Mayfield
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0Vice-Chair
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1Chair
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4Treasurer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5Acting Secretary
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8Ex Officio Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9Ex Officio Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt10ex Officio Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt11dIrector
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd01
IRS990/FormationYr01977
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd00
IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd0X
IRS990/FSAuditedInd01
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GainOrLossGrp/SecuritiesAmt01166
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt09
IRS990/GrantAmt01609142
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt09500
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt09500
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01609142
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt01609142
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd01
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd01
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd00
IRS990/GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp/SecuritiesAmt0251195
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt03056565
IRS990/GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt0225338
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd00
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd01
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd01
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt09
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd00
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/FundraisingAmt010902
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02159
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt02123
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt015184
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt06454
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt03088
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt09542
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/BOYAmt03997
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt04021
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt0466413
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0466413
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd00
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/BOYAmt019441172
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt019877112
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt041
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0TX
IRS990/LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp/SecuritiesAmt0250029
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd00
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd00
IRS990/MembershipDuesAmt010555
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd00
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
IRS990/MissionDesc0Through 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.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd00
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt019868049
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt021737900
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/ExclusionAmt01166
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt01166
IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0222943
IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0222943
IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt00
IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt01806605
IRS990/NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd0X
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt015116
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt015116
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt027193
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt09079
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt022058
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt058330
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt07390
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt016777
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt011725
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt017348
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt045850
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0Capital Expenditure
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1Event Expense
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt081992
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0471474
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt13892
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0471474
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt185884
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt0446037
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt0358936
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt071731
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt044946
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt095843
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0212520
IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/OwnWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt05579
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03438
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt07306
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt016323
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/FundraisingAmt01630
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01065
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt02795
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt05490
IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt02066039
IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt02066039
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt036122
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt01046929
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Licia A Green-Ellis
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0HPLF has a volunteer group called The Friends of Houston Public Library which collects donated used books and sells the books at events during the year. The Friends also operate a scholarship program for Houston Public Library employees who wish to further their education in the Library field.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt09500
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/GrantAmt09500
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0342629
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt01627316
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0390847
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0354283
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0252731
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-1173995
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0178603
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt02160202
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0986207
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt063246
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0119534
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt02113619
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0342629
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0470042
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0466695
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0664863
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt04057848
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0466413
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0388982
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0175
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0114
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0513099
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt01368783
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt0799904
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.52670
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.64520
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt02858447
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt01199401
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt02113619
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0342629
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0470042
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0466695
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0664863
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt04057848
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt05426631
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt019571222
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt0944854
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt020187921
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt02270198
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt02598353
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt020682110
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt0295987
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt019571222
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt0217872
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt01624747
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt021368907
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt0526251
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt020682110
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt0500000
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt0572058
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt01285106
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt018651626
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt0276612
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt021368907
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt03888658
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt01447989
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt017887475
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt0270592
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt018651626
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt02314530
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt01820971
IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt02395
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt02740895
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt01806605
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesIncludedAmt02395
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt0358936
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0Funds Held for Hou. Public Library
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenueAmt02395
IRS990ScheduleD/PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct00.11280
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt01809000
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt02804141
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, 2017 and 2016, management believes there were no uncertain tax positions.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COGS 2,395.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3COGS 2,395.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part V, Line 4:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part X, Line 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:
IRS990ScheduleD/TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct00.88720
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt02740895
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt0358936
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt02804141
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt04613141

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$22,115,967
Liabilities
$378,067
Net assets
$21,737,900
Revenue
$2,804,141
Expenses
$2,740,895
Net income
$63,246
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
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing 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
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