FRIENDS OF THE CARPINTERIA LIBRARY
EIN 23-7075498
What they do
THE ORGANIZATION HELPS IMPROVE ACCESS to LITERATURE for CHILDREN and COMMUNITY MEMBERS BY PROVIDING A PART TIME LIBRARY ASSISTANT, PURCHASING LIBRARY BOOKS and FUNDING AFTER-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES for CHILDREN AT THE LIBRARY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PAYS for THE ALARM SYSTEM.
How to reach them
ContactLEA BOYDCO-CHAIR
In care of% LEA BOYD
Mailing address5141 CARPINTERIA AVE, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013-2048
Main phone(805) 684-4314Source: Form 990 public record. Confirm details with the nonprofit before visiting or sending anything.
Represent this organization?Claim this nonprofit to change contact informationAbout this charity
- Recognized since
- December 1972
- County
- Santa Barbara
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