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Hermosa Beach Friends of the Librar

EIN 95-3512644 • 501(c)3 • Hermosa Beach, CA

Profile

Provide books, periodicals, recordings and equipment to the hermosa public library which would be unavailable otherwise, encourage community participation in library activities by providing funding support and in-kind gifts for increased program offerings for all ages.

PO Box 515Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

hbfol.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

19th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

88th percentile

47%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

68th percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

56%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$1,535,775

Up $154,246 (+11%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,535,775

Up $154,246 (+11%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$148,548

Up $53,111 (+56%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$79,226

Down $2,097 (-2.6%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$69,322

Up $55,208 (+391%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $166,242Net Assets 2010: $166,2422010Assets 2015: $167,783Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $180,371Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $191,593Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $198,286Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $209,975Liabilities 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $217,757Liabilities 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $821,040Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $821,0402021Assets 2022: $1,262,712Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,262,7122022Assets 2023: $1,381,529Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,381,5292023Assets 2024: $1,535,775Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $1,535,7752024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,535,775
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,535,775

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2010: $32,725Expenses 2010: $26,096Net Income 2010: $6,6292010Revenue 2015: $19,628Expenses 2015: $13,293Net Income 2015: $6,3352015Revenue 2016: $19,988Expenses 2016: $8,946Net Income 2016: $11,0422016Revenue 2017: $16,974Expenses 2017: $5,744Net Income 2017: $11,2302017Revenue 2018: $16,594Expenses 2018: $7,260Net Income 2018: $9,3342018Revenue 2019: $16,649Expenses 2019: $9,575Net Income 2019: $7,0742019Revenue 2020: $9,388Expenses 2020: $5,456Net Income 2020: $3,9322020Revenue 2021: $689,226Expenses 2021: $85,977Net Income 2021: $603,2492021Revenue 2022: $613,117Expenses 2022: $78,032Net Income 2022: $535,0852022Revenue 2023: $95,437Expenses 2023: $81,323Net Income 2023: $14,1142023Revenue 2024: $148,548Expenses 2024: $79,226Net Income 2024: $69,3222024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$148,548
Expenses$79,226
Net Income$69,322

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Feb 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$148,548
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of hermosa beach friends of the library is to promote literacy, education, culture and community in hermosa beach and the south bay

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$1,381,529$1,535,775▲ $154,246
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,335,372$1,513,641▲ $178,269
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$46,037$22,134▼ $23,903
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$120--
Total Assets$1,381,529$1,535,775▲ $154,246
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,381,529$1,535,775▲ $154,246
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,381,529$1,535,775▲ $154,246
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kira BaccariPresident
George CemanVice President
Francine BaccariOperations Manager
Daniel CarinciSecretary
Clarke ReadTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$90,958
Program Service Revenue
$14,665
Investment Income
$42,925
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$57,494
Change in Net Assets
$69,322

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Books and Publications-$48,235Thrift Shop Value
Real Estate Commercial1$33,464Fair Market Value (FMV) Comparable Rent
Total Noncash Contributions1$81,699-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$37,407
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$29,933
Other Expenses$11,886
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$36,810--$36,810
Grants to Domestic Orgs$29,933--$29,933
Advertising$525$2,245-$2,770
Insurance-$1,616-$1,616
All Other Expenses$1,570$12-$1,582
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,200-$1,200
Office Expenses$816$282-$1,098
Other Employee Benefits$597--$597
Other Expenses$485--$485
Occupancy$1--$1
Total Functional Expenses$73,871$5,355$0$79,226
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Hermosa Beach Public LibraryHermosa Beach, CA-Support Programsevents Book Purchases$28,000
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
Yes
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2

Francine baccari,operations manager is the mother of kira baccari

Organizational document changes Part VI line 4

Hbfol revised its governing bylaws in 2024 to support governance and operations.

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

Form 990 part vi section b line 11b this board is provided a complete copy of this form 990 before filing the organization has a meeting to review the 990 prior to it being filed.

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

Form 990 part vi section c line 19 upon request

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library
EIN
95-3512644
In Care Of
% KIRA BACCARI
Phone
3107765354
Address
PO BOX 515, HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254

Signing Officer

Name
Kira Baccari
Title
President
Phone
3103795600
Signed
2025-02-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kira Baccari
Formed
1981
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Mmtaxmancom
Address
1910 S STAPLEY DR STE 221, MESA, AZ 85204
Preparer
Patrick Russell Ea
Phone
5624286752
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Significant program services not listed on prior year return Part III line 2

Hbfol expanded its programmatic scope and ambitions to more broadly serve its mission of promoting literacy, education, culture, and community. New programs included a book re-donation program (book readcycle) providing books to underserved individuals and organizations; expanded participation in civic events and support for community organizations across our region; installation and promotion of little free libraries to spread literacy; and efforts to support the preservation and appreciation of rare and archival works.

General explanation attachment

The form 990 is being provided solely for informational purposes only.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0HBFOL EXPANDS ACCESS TO BOOKS AND FOSTERS COMMUNITY CONNECTION BY GROWING THE LOCAL NETWORK OF LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES, PART OF A WORLDWIDE MOVEMENT OF MORE THAN 200,000 MINIATURE BOOK EXCHANGES. IN 2024, WE INSTALLED THREE NEW CUSTOM-BUILT LIBRARIES AND KEPT A DOZEN MORE RESTOCKED WEEKLY WITH HANDPICKED, DONATED BOOKS. WE ALSO PARTNERED WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH AND REDONDO BEACH ROTARY THROUGH THEIR BOOKS OVER BULLETS PROGRAM TO PLACE BOOKS IN LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO INCREASE BOOK ACCESS. THESE NEIGHBORHOOD BOOK EXCHANGES HELP BUILD LASTING READING HABITS, STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY TIES, AND GIVE DONATED BOOKS NEW LIFE IN THE HANDS OF EAGER READERS. HBFOLS VISION IS TO INSTALL 125 LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES BY HERMOSA BEACHS 125TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2032, TURNING EVERY CORNER INTO A CELEBRATION OF STORIES, CONNECTION, AND THE SPIRIT OF THE BEST LITTLE BOOKISH BEACH CITY.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FOR 65 YEARS, HBFOL HAS SUPPORTED THE HERMOSA BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY WITH FUNDING AND SUPPLIES BEYOND COUNTY ALLOCATIONS, GIVING LIBRARIANS THE FLEXIBILITY TO MEET THE COMMUNITYS UNIQUE NEEDS. IN 2024, WE CONTRIBUTED $28,000 TO FUND 44 PROGRAMS SERVING OVER 1,200 CHILDREN AND ADULTS, ADDED 437 NEW BOOKS TO THE COLLECTION, AND PROVIDED RESOURCES THAT REINFORCED THE LIBRARYS ROLE AS A SAFE, WELCOMING, AND INCLUSIVE SPACE FOR READERS OF ALL AGES. OUR SUPPORT COVERED SUBSCRIPTIONS TO LOCAL NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS, ENSURING PUBLIC ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL NEWS AND INFORMATION. IN ADDITION, WE FUNDED AWARDS FOR HERMOSA BEACH WINNERS OF THE 45TH ANNUAL LA COUNTY BOOKMARK ART CONTEST, WHICH DREW MORE THAN 290 STUDENT SUBMISSIONS, AND DISTRIBUTED HUNDREDS OF WINNING BOOKMARKS ACROSS TOWN TO SHOWCASE.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FRANCINE BACCARI,OPERATIONS MANAGER IS THE MOTHER OF KIRA BACCARI
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1HBFOL REVISED ITS GOVERNING BYLAWS IN 2024 TO SUPPORT GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FORM 990 PART VI SECTION B LINE 11B THIS BOARD IS PROVIDED A COMPLETE COPY OF THIS FORM 990 BEFORE FILING THE ORGANIZATION HAS A MEETING TO REVIEW THE 990 PRIOR TO IT BEING FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3FORM 990 PART VI SECTION C LINE 19 UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4HBFOL EXPANDED ITS PROGRAMMATIC SCOPE AND AMBITIONS TO MORE BROADLY SERVE ITS MISSION OF PROMOTING LITERACY, EDUCATION, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY. NEW PROGRAMS INCLUDED A BOOK RE-DONATION PROGRAM (BOOK READCYCLE) PROVIDING BOOKS TO UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS; EXPANDED PARTICIPATION IN CIVIC EVENTS AND SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS OUR REGION; INSTALLATION AND PROMOTION OF LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES TO SPREAD LITERACY; AND EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THE PRESERVATION AND APPRECIATION OF RARE AND ARCHIVAL WORKS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE FORM 990 IS BEING PROVIDED SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
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