Civic Intelligence

Berkeley Public Library Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 94-3280180

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Oct 02, 2023

Organization Profilewww.bplf.org
2090 Kittredge StreetBerkeley, CA 94704

(510) 981-6115

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.21x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.64x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

22nd percentile

-11%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

71st percentile

$107,994

Higher top officer pay than 71% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.4% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

60th percentile

8.4%

Faster asset growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-19%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets68th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,576,075

Up $122,373 (+8.4%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$1,251,188

Down $11,310 (-0.9%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$324,887

Up $133,683 (+70%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin22nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$505,560

Down $118,047 (-19%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$561,890

Up $56,541 (+11%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$56,330

Down $174,588 (-148%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth60th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2012: $1,292,781Liabilities 2012: $1,147,500Net Assets 2012: $145,2812012Assets 2013: $875,966Liabilities 2013: $211,600Net Assets 2013: $664,3662013Assets 2014: $1,061,921Liabilities 2014: $87,477Net Assets 2014: $974,4442014Assets 2015: $1,099,708Liabilities 2015: $163,174Net Assets 2015: $936,5342015Assets 2016: $1,026,932Liabilities 2016: $5,555Net Assets 2016: $1,021,3772016Assets 2017: $1,088,776Liabilities 2017: $246,186Net Assets 2017: $842,5902017Assets 2018: $1,264,239Liabilities 2018: $313,418Net Assets 2018: $950,8212018Assets 2019: $1,287,994Liabilities 2019: $276,144Net Assets 2019: $1,011,8502019Assets 2020: $1,448,555Liabilities 2020: $356,709Net Assets 2020: $1,091,8462020Assets 2021: $1,495,289Liabilities 2021: $276,085Net Assets 2021: $1,219,2042021Assets 2022: $1,453,702Liabilities 2022: $191,204Net Assets 2022: $1,262,4982022Assets 2023: $1,576,075Liabilities 2023: $324,887Net Assets 2023: $1,251,1882023Assets 2024: $1,616,118Liabilities 2024: $220,708Net Assets 2024: $1,395,4102024Assets 2025: $1,723,365Liabilities 2025: $185,770Net Assets 2025: $1,537,5952025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,576,075
Liabilities$324,887
Net Assets$1,251,188
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth18th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2012: $1,281,231Expenses 2012: $1,284,987Net Income 2012: -$3,7562012Expenses 2013: $535,2752013Revenue 2014: $670,024Expenses 2014: $362,291Net Income 2014: $307,7332014Revenue 2015: $306,113Expenses 2015: $344,180Net Income 2015: -$38,0672015Revenue 2016: $568,100Expenses 2016: $482,537Net Income 2016: $85,5632016Revenue 2017: $320,350Expenses 2017: $509,102Net Income 2017: -$188,7522017Revenue 2018: $457,097Expenses 2018: $341,709Net Income 2018: $115,3882018Revenue 2019: $375,316Expenses 2019: $320,517Net Income 2019: $54,7992019Revenue 2020: $413,164Expenses 2020: $343,018Net Income 2020: $70,1462020Revenue 2021: $416,666Expenses 2021: $327,534Net Income 2021: $89,1322021Revenue 2022: $623,607Expenses 2022: $505,349Net Income 2022: $118,2582022Revenue 2023: $505,560Expenses 2023: $561,890Net Income 2023: -$56,3302023Revenue 2024: $546,588Expenses 2024: $474,874Net Income 2024: $71,7142024Revenue 2025: $562,291Expenses 2025: $487,168Net Income 2025: $75,1232025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$505,560
Expenses$561,890
Net Income-$56,330
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Oct 2, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$539,860
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Berkeley Public Library Foundation amplifies the public investment to make a great public library extraordinary. We work with the community to help build and refurbish library buildings, provide resources to advance literacy in all its forms, and support innovations that keep our library creative, flexible, and ready to serve the diverse and changing needs of our community. We join with others to advocate for the well-being of public libraries everywhere.

The Berkeley Public Library Foundation amplifies the public investment to make a great public library extraordinary.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$382,646$847,195▲ $464,549
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$431,647$532,804▲ $101,157
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$633,410$192,111▼ $441,299
Pledges and Grants Receivable$5,999$2,415▼ $3,584
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$1,550-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$1,453,702$1,576,075▲ $122,373
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Grants Payable$178,031$308,305▲ $130,274
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$13,173$16,582▲ $3,409
Total Liabilities$191,204$324,887▲ $133,683
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,262,498$1,251,188▼ $11,310
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,262,498$1,251,188▼ $11,310
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,453,702$1,576,075▲ $122,373

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$24,235$24,235

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2022$431,647$60,104▲ $41,053-$532,804
2021$488,147$17,096▼ $73,596-$431,647
2020$176,389$273,668▲ $38,090-$488,147
2019$164,381$4,612▲ $7,396-$176,389
2018$150,000$14,381--$164,381
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay71st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kathy HuffExecutive DirectorFT$104,710$3,284$107,994

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Christine StaplesPresident
Karen BirdPresident
Christa AboitizDirector
Erin McMahon-LymanDirector
Hadley DynakDirector
Jennifer TangDirector
Joanne CarderDirector
Libby Hadzima PerkinsDirector
Margaret GutowskiDirector
Mary O'NeillDirector
Melinda CarmackDirector
Tienne LeeSecretary
Leslie TeicholzTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$486,265
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$19,249
Other Revenue
$46
All Other Contributions
$231,292
Change in Net Assets
$-56,330
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$208,144
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$188,696
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$165,050
Total Fundraising Expense$103,763
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$165,050--$165,050
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$83,155$6,480$18,359$107,994
Other Salaries and Wages$36,957$2,211$8,271$47,439
Office Expenses$1,128$2,887$22,240$26,255
Other Employee Benefits$15,636$1,184$3,528$20,348
Fees for Services Accounting-$19,500-$19,500
Payroll Taxes$9,944$775$2,196$12,915
Information Technology$945$63$9,736$10,744
Other Expenses$4,858-$5,000$4,858
Travel--$4,120$4,120
Insurance-$3,006-$3,006
Advertising$2,558--$2,558
Fees for Services Other$1,012$79$223$1,314
Total Functional Expenses$421,942$36,185$103,763$561,890
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Berkeley Public LibraryBerkeley, CA501c3Library Improvements$165,050
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$34,300
Fundraising Gross Income$34,300
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Authors Dinner$289,273$34,300-$34,300
Total Events$289,273$34,300$34,300-
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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

“BPLF's CPA prepares the draft of the 990. The draft is first reviewed by the Executive Director, Bookkeeper 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.”

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

“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.”

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

“The Board of Directors determines the compensation of the Executive Director. The Executive Committee reviews the compensation annually and makes a recommendation to the board.”

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

“The Board of Directors determines the compensation of the Executive Director. The Executive Committee reviews the compensation annually and makes a recommendation to the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Berkeley Public Library Foundation posts its most recent Form 990s, donor privacy policy, and biennial reports on its website. The BPLF makes all governing documents and policies available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Berkeley Public Library Foundation
EIN
94-3280180
Phone
5109816115
Address
2090 Kittredge Street, Berkeley, CA 94704

Signing Officer

Name
Leslie Teicholz
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2023-10-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kathy Huff
Formed
1997
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
4
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Shelby Malvoso
Address
360 Vernon St Unit 303, Oakland, CA 94610
Preparer
Shelby Malvoso
Phone
5104736240
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund.

“Generation Fund - BPLF's Board of Directors designated unrestricted net assets to be invested for long-term growth to ensure a great public library for future generations. There have not been any expenditures or expenses from the fund through June 30, 2023. The current goal is to increase the fund to one million dollars and contribute at least $10,000 annually to the fund.”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,576,075
Liabilities
$324,887
Net assets
$1,251,188
Revenue
$505,560
Expenses
$561,890
Net income
-$56,330
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.72$0.19$1.54$0.56$0.49$0.08
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.62$0.22$1.40$0.55$0.47$0.07
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.58$0.32$1.25$0.51$0.56$0.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.45$0.19$1.26$0.62$0.51$0.12
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.50$0.28$1.22$0.42$0.33$0.09
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.45$0.36$1.09$0.41$0.34$0.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$0.28$1.01$0.38$0.32$0.05
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.26$0.31$0.95$0.46$0.34$0.12
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.09$0.25$0.84$0.32$0.51$0.19
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.01$1.02$0.57$0.48$0.09
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.16$0.94$0.31$0.34$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.06$0.09$0.97$0.67$0.36$0.31
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.88$0.21$0.66$0.54
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.29$1.15$0.15$1.28$1.28$0.00