Meridian Library District Foundation Inc.

“In 2025, the Foundation allocated $64,596 to support district-wide programs and capital projects that expand access to library resources and strengthen community engagement. Funding included $2,499.46 for healthy after-school snacks for teens at the Orchard Park, Pinnacle, and Cherry Lane branches; $17,094.57 for new books across the District, completing a two-year $50,000 commitment; and $11,151.09 for the design, exterior wrap, and interior shelving for Home Delivery vehicles to improve visibility, safety, and accessibility. The Foundation designated $24,778.65 for the Summer Reading Program to fund books distributed to participants, prizes, and Summer Reading t-shirts for all library staff and volunteers. With this support, the District served 7,031 participants, an increase from 5,163 the prior year. Participants logged 108,442 reading sessions across a range of reading abilities. An additional $8,471.87 supported community engagement initiatives, including the City of Stories book and Centennial Figaro Kits. A donor-designated $100 purchase supported creative programming at Unbound, and $500 was allocated for staff appreciation during National Library Week to ensure all staff received Summer Reading t-shirts, including non-public-facing staff. These investments align with the Foundations mission to enhance library services, expand access to educational materials, and strengthen community connections across the Meridian Library District.”

“Other expenses consist of general operating and administrative costs, including software subscriptions, insurance, bank fees, meeting expenses, stewardship materials, and general marketing. Fundraising event expenses are reported separately on Line 6c.”

“Line 20 reflects minor prior-period and rounding adjustments necessary to reconcile year-end net assets to the Foundations accounting records.”