Berkeley Public Library Foundation

“BPLF's CPA prepares the draft of the 990. The draft is first reviewed by the Executive Director and Accountant. The draft is then reviewed by the Treasurer, Finance and Executive Committees and then distributed to the Board of Directors for review and approval before filing.”

“The Board of Directors review any potential conflicts of interest at least annually. All Board Members and Staff are required to disclose in writing potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. Loans between the Organization and Management and The Board of Directors are strictly prohibited. BPLF seeks full transparency on all relationships. All potential conflicts, in fact or appearance, are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the Organization's policies and procedures.”

“The Board of Directors determines the compensation of the Executive Director based on salaries paid to persons performing like services for comparable organizations based on data received from salary surveys and Form 990.”

“The Board of Directors determines the compensation of the Executive Director and the Executive Director determines the compensation of staff based on salaries paid to persons performing like services for comparable organizations based on data obtained from salary surveys and Form 990. The Organization does not have any other paid employees that meet the IRS' definitions of officer or key employee.”

“Berkeley Public Library Foundation makes its Form 990, conflict of interest policy, donor privacy policy, compensation policy and document retention policy available on its website.In addition, BPLF makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Leslie Teicholz became the Treasurer of the Board of Directors August 2020. Wilhelmina Marxer was the Treasurer prior to August 2020.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Launchpads require no access to wifi or the Internet. Launchpads support increased motivation and engagement with learning; they are designed to support the building of sharpened fine motor skills and expanded vocabulary. The BPLF holds two annual events to advocate for and promote the value and vital role of the Library in serving the public. The 18th Annual Authors Dinner, held in February, brought over 300 community members together to honor 24 local authors and the literary culture of the East Bay. Public library champion and Emmy award winner Linda Schacht Gage, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author T.J. Stiles, and San Francisco Chronicle columnist and author Vanessa Hua were the emcees for this special annual event. The Foundations Rosa Shattuck Circle Reception in October brought community members together at the Claremont Branch Library and featured a presentation by local authors Jenny Odell and Oliver James.”