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Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Foundation

Public charity
DBA: % MELISSA DETERS
Other · CINCINNATI, OH · EIN 30-0234776

About

The foundation was formed to provide private sector support for the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library to strengthen collections, expand programs and enhance services.

In care of Melissa Deters

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
0
Volunteers
35

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-06-30
Revenue
$2.2M
Expenses
$1.6M
Assets
$11.2M
Liabilities
$0

Financial history

$2.2M$1.1M$0
17181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $2.2M · Peak FY2022: $2.2M · Avg: $1.6M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
$175K
Grants Given
$1.2M
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF CINCINNATI AND HAMILTON COUNTY FOUNDATION
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Address

800 VINE ST
Cincinnati, OH, 45202-200

Governance

Voting board members30
Independent members30
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Endowment held by related orgNo
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