Arts, Culture, Humanities : Libraries, Historical Societies and Landmark Preservation
Friends of the San Francisco Public Library
Advocating, fundraising, and providing critical support for the San Francisco Public Library
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (52.11) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 82.6% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 2.7% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 14.6% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.31 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (29.61) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 30.9% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 44.3% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.18 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (22.50) |
Income Statement (FYE 06/2008)
Contact Information
Friends of the San Francisco Public Library
391 Grove Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
tel: (415) 626-7500
fax: (415) 626-7525
EIN: 94-6085452
Leadership (FYE 06/2008)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Bero | Executive Director (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $149,350 | 2.34% |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
Formally established in 1999 and originally called Friends and Foundation, Friends of the San Francisco Public Library is the union of the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library and the Library Foundation of San Francisco. Friends of the San Francisco Public Library advocates, fundraises, and provides critical support for the San Francisco Public Library and related literary and educational programs. Our mission is to create, steward, and support a superior, free public library system in San Francisco. We are committed to raising the standard of excellence of our libraries by funding programs and services beyond what is allocated in the City's budget. We believe in free and equal access to information for all.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the San Francisco Public Library - CA | 52.11 |  |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation - IL | 62.69 | |
| The Free Library of Philadelphia - PA | 66.25 | |
| Greenwich Library - CT | 56.05 | |
| The New York Public Library - NY | 62.98 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the San Francisco Public Library - CA | 52.11 | |
| The New York Public Library - NY | 62.98 | |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation - IL | 62.69 | |
| The Free Library of Philadelphia - PA | 66.25 | |
| The Library Foundation - OR | 65.63 | |
