STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION

EIN 26-1103540 · Single Organization Support (B11)

What they do

to ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY and ITS RESOURCES to EXPAND THE REACH and IMPACT of THE STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY. THE FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS to ENHANCE THE PROGRAMMING, RESOURCES, MATERIALS, and HISTORIC RENOVATION of THE LIBRARY. FUNDS ARE (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)RAISED THROUGH EVENTS, DONOR SUPPORT, SPONSORSHIPS and GRANTS.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $69.20 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders11 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

69.2%of expenses went to mission work23.00% of revenue

12.6%of expenses went to fundraising4.20% of revenue

$33.27spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

18.1%of expenses went to management and office costs6.00% of revenue

$11.19in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

84.4%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $67,063 for ELSBETH HOWE (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100spent

Where each $100 of expenses went

The first percentage is the spending mix. The second compares that amount with the charity’s revenue.

Mission workProgram services69.2% of expenses23.00% of revenue

ManagementOffice and general costs18.1% of expenses6.00% of revenue

FundraisingAsking for donations12.6% of expenses4.20% of revenue

Total expenses33.30% of revenue

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202469.2% mission

202365.2% mission

202247.0% mission

202152.2% mission

202050.8% mission

201966.2% mission

201870.2% mission

201774.9% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,110,033

Expenses$369,316

Annual surplus $740,717 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$255,730 · 69.2% of expenses

Management and office costs$66,887 · 18.1% of expenses

Fundraising$46,699 · 12.6% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,110,033

Expenses$369,316

Assets$4,131,145

Income$1,120,188

Contributions$936,354

Mission work (program services)$255,730

Fundraising$46,699

Grants given$739,839

Average grant$105,691

Management and general$66,887

Stocks and bonds$3,381,514

Accounting fees$5,833

Investing fees$15,905

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

ELSBETH HOWEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 35 hrs/week $67,063

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (11)

ELSBETH HOWEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DREW ARNOLDBOARD MEMBER

DUSTIN MOELLERBOARD MEMBER

ERIN MCQUAYSECRETARY

JENEANE FLIPPTREASURER

KEVIN SANDSTROMBOARD MEMBER

ROGER FUNKBOARD MEMBER

RYAN COLLIERVICE PRESIDENT

SANDIE BROWNBOARD MEMBER

SHAWN GLASERBOARD MEMBER

SUMMER SEIDENKRANZPRESIDENT

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2007
Location: 224 THIRD STREET NORTH, STILLWATER, MN 55082
County: Washington
In care of: SUMMER SEIDENKRANZ
Primary officer: SUMMER SEIDENKRANZ, PRESIDENT

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailsplf@stillwaterlibraryfoundation.orgCopyright Phone(651) 504-2350

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: AKINS HENKE AND COMPANY
NTEE classification: Single Organization Support (B11)
IRS tax category: Single Organization Support
Grant-giving organization: Yes