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The SAN JOSE Public Library Foundation

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
Other · SAN JOSE, CA · EIN 77-0142379

About

The SAN JOS public library foundation supports educational programs and resources through the public library, schools, and community-based organizations, to create an educated, equitable, empowered and engaged community.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
65
Volunteers
25

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$6.0M
Expenses
$13.1M
Assets
$9.6M
Liabilities
$945K

Financial history

$13.1M$6.5M$0
15161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $6.0M · Peak FY2022: $12.5M · Avg: $3.9M

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
—
Grants Given
$29K
THE SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
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Address

PO BOX 611540
SAN JOSE, CA, 95161-154

Governance

Voting board members18
Independent members18
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %80.0%
Permanent endowment %20.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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