Arts, Culture, Humanities : Libraries, Historical Societies and Landmark Preservation
Seattle Public Library Foundation
Supporting the Seattle Public Library
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| Program Expenses | 78.5% | |
| Administrative Expenses | 12.3% | |
| Fundraising Expenses | 9.0% | |
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.14 | |
| Primary Revenue Growth | -17.4% | |
| Program Expenses Growth | -24.1% | |
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 5.07 | |
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| Information Provided on the Form 990 | ||
| Independent Voting Board Members |  |
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| No Material diversion of assets | |
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| Audited financials prepared by independent accountant | |
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| Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties | |
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| Documents Board Meeting Minutes | |
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| Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing | |
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| Conflict of Interest Policy | |
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| Whistleblower Policy | |
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| Records Retention and Destruction Policy |  |
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| CEO listed with salary | |
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| Process for determining CEO compensation | |
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| Does Not Compensate Any Board Members | |
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| Does the charity's website include readily accessible information about the following: | ||
| Donor Privacy Policy | |
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| Board Members Listed | |
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| Audited Financials | |
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| Form 990 | |
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| Key staff listed | |
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Income Statement (FYE 12/2009)
Compensation of Leaders (FYE 12/2009)
| Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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| $113,234 | 2.88% | Jonna Ward | Executive Director |
Mission
The Seattle Public Library Foundation was established in 1980 by a group of far-sighted citizens who understood that a great Library wouldn't be possible through public funding alone. The Foundation has continued its original vision of generating private-sector support to supplement tax-based funding. The result has been improved collections, expanded programs, and enhanced services. The Foundation's fund-raising efforts focus on three key areas: collections, programs, and facilities. With funding from The Seattle Public Library Foundation, the Library can offer a wide range of innovative programs and resources.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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| Seattle Public Library Foundation - WA | 50.41 |  |
| The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library - MN | 57.30 | |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation - IL | 60.20 |  |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles - CA | 57.14 | |
| Friends of the San Francisco Public Library - CA | 58.68 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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| Seattle Public Library Foundation - WA | 50.41 | |
| The New York Public Library - NY | 64.69 | |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation - IL | 60.20 | |
| The Library Foundation - OR | 61.26 | |
| Friends of the San Francisco Public Library - CA | 58.68 | |
| The Free Library of Philadelphia - PA | 52.24 | |
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