KITSAP REGIONAL LIBRARY FOUNDATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

KITSAP REGIONAL LIBRARY FOUNDATION

EIN 91-1605136 · Education (B70Z)

What they do

THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED to PROMOTE and RECEIVE PHILANTHROPIC GIFTS for THE BENEFIT of THE KITSAP REGIONAL LIBRARY BEYOND THE LEVEL ALLOWED BY TAX SUPPORT. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS to PROVIDE FUNDING for PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS, CAPITAL PROJECTS

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $61.20 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 leaders12 people are listed in the latest report.

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

Money made simple

85.46%of revenue went to mission work61.2% of expenses · Program services

31.33%of revenue went to fundraising22.4% of expenses

$139.72spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

22.93%of revenue went to management and office costs16.4% of expenses

$1.65in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

90.5%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $358,545 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $140,013 for KARI C DRISKELL (ASSISTANT 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.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$902,728

Mission workProgram services$771,48285.46% of revenue61.2% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$206,99922.93% of revenue16.4% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$282,79231.33% of revenue22.4% of expenses

Total expenses$1,261,273139.72% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 61.2% mission · 16.4% management · 22.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 139.72% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 32.1% mission · 28.2% management · 39.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 174.47% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 51.7% mission · 15.4% management · 32.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 57.26% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 84.4% mission · 6.3% management · 9.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 245.11% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 88.4% mission · 5.5% management · 6.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 95.45% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 34.6% mission · 25.4% management · 40.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 87.58% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 37.8% mission · 23.5% management · 38.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 44.15% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 75.4% mission · 13.9% management · 10.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 284.15% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$902,728

Expenses$1,261,273

Annual shortfall $358,545 Expenses were higher than revenue 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)$771,482 · 61.2% of expenses

Management and office costs$206,999 · 16.4% of expenses

Fundraising$282,792 · 22.4% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$902,728

Expenses$1,261,273

Assets$2,082,922

Income$902,728

Contributions$817,177

Mission work (program services)$771,482

Fundraising$282,792

Grants given$6,267,510

Average grant$895,359

Management and general$206,999

Executive compensation (total)$66,729

Accounting fees$5,260

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

KARI C DRISKELLASSISTANT DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $140,013Base $119,587 · Other $20,426

WENDY KILEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 24 hrs/week $105,326Base $82,270 · Other $23,056

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 (12)

KARI C DRISKELLASSISTANT DIRECTOR

WENDY KILEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ANDREA SANCHEZ-WILLIAMSTREASURER

CARRIE EASTMANPRESIDENT

CATHY HARVEYSECRETARY

ERIK FONGIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

GINGER VAUGHANVICE PRESIDENT

JENNIFER YEAMANBOARD MEMBER

KRISTANN ORTONBOARD MEMBER

RUCHI CHRISTENSENBOARD MEMBER

SARAH BUTLERBOARD MEMBER

WENDIE JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1994
Location: 1301 SYLVAN WAY, BREMERTON, WA 98310
County: Kitsap
In care of: ANDREA SANCHEZ-WILLIAMS
Primary officer: ANDREA SANCHEZ-WILLIAMS, TREASURER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(360) 475-9039

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: CLARKE WHITNEY CPA GROUP LLC
NTEE classification: Education (B70Z)
IRS tax category: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services
Grant-giving organization: Yes