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The Friends of the Juneau Public Libraries

EIN 92-0110309 · Juneau, AK

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION SHALL BE TO MAINTAIN AN ASSOCIATION OF PERSONS INTERESTED IN LIBRARIES: TO FOCUS PUBLIC ATTENTION ON LIBRARY SERVICES, FACILITIES AND NEEDS; TO STIMULATE USE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICES; TO RECEIVE AND ENCOURAGE GIFTS, ENDOWMENTS AND BEQUESTS TO THE LIBRARY; TO SUPPORT AND COOPERATE WITH THE LIBRARY IN DEVELOPING LIBRARY SERVICES AND FACILITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY AND TO SUPPORT THE FREEDOM TO READ AS EXPRESSED IN THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION BILL OF RIGHTS.

Income
$161,002
Spending
$135,240
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
86.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
0
Volunteers
60

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 86.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 71 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $94,546 spent. USED BOOKS ARE DONATED BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THESE BOOKS ARE SOLD AT A NOMINAL PRICE IN THE STORE OPERATED BY ORGANIZATION. ALL VOLUNTEER LABOR IS USED WITH ABOUT 60 INDIVIDUALS GIVING THREE TO TWENTY HOURS PER WEEK. THE STORE IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND AND PROCEEDS ARE USED TO BENEFIT THE JUNEAU PUBLIC LIBRARY, (320,000 ESTIMATED BOOKS SOLD OR RECYCLED). BOOKS ARE ALSO GIVEN FOR FREE TO OTHER COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTERS.
  2. $20,455 spent. ADULT PROGRAMMING AND OUTREACH WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH FUNDING FOR SUPPLIES, ADVERTISING COSTS, AND PRIZES FOR AUTHOR TALKS, THEATER PRODUCTIONS, TRAILBLAZERS BOOK CLUB, SUICIDE PREVENTION BOOK CLUB, SUMMER READING CHALLENGES FOR ADULTS, SCAVENGER HUNTS, PRIDE POETRY READING, DROP-IN CHESS AND TOURNAMENTS, MONTHLY GAME DAYS, CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS, AND A WILLS PROGRAM. FUNDING ALSO SUPPORTED OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT ENABLED THE LIBRARY TO GO OUT INTO THE COMMUNITY SUCH AS SPONSORSHIP FOR ALASKA MINICON, REGULAR EVENTS AT GRUENING PARK COMMUNITY CENTER, MONTHLY POP-UP LIBRARIES AT PIONEER HOME, FORGET-ME-NOT MANOR HOUSING AUTHORITY AND TWICE A MONTH AT TLINGIT AND HAIDA ELDERS LUNCHES AND A POP-UP AT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STEAM EVENT CURIOSITY UNLEASHED, A TABLE AT EACH GOLD MEDAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT AND CELEBRATION. ADULT PROGRAMMING AND OUTREACH WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH FUNDING FOR SUPPLIES, ADVERTISING COSTS, AND PRIZES FOR AUTHOR TALKS, THEATER PRODUCTIONS, TRAILBLAZERS BOOK CLUB, SUICIDE PREVENTION BOOK CLUB, SUMMER READING CHALLENGES FOR ADULTS, SCAVENGER HUNTS, PRIDE POETRY READING, DROP-IN CHESS AND TOURNAMENTS, MONTHLY GAME DAYS, CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS, AND A WILLS PROGRAM. FUNDING ALSO SUPPORTED OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT ENABLED THE LIBRARY TO GO OUT INTO THE COMMUNITY SUCH AS SPONSORSHIP FOR ALASKA MINICON, REGULAR EVENTS AT GRUENING PARK COMMUNITY CENTER, MONTHLY POP-UP LIBRARIES AT PIONEER HOME, FORGET-ME-NOT MANOR HOUSING AUTHORITY AND TWICE A MONTH AT TLINGIT AND HAIDA ELDERS LUNCHES AND A POP-UP AT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STEAM EVENT CURIOSITY UNLEASHED, A TABLE AT EACH GOLD MEDAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT AND CELEBRATION.
  3. $4,246 spent. THE YOUTH SERVICES YEAR-ROUND MULTI-AGE STORY TIMES, SCHOOL VISITS AND SUMMER READING PROGRAMS AT THE JUNEAU PUBLIC LIBRARIES ARE SUPPORTED BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, VISITING AUTHORS AND ILLUSTRATORS, PRIZES, AND PUBLICITY OF EVENTS. YOUTH SERVICES THIS YEAR ALSO INCLUDE AGE AND GENDER RELATED BOOK GROUPS, AND AN INDIGENOUS CULTURE PRESCHOOL-AGE FAMILY PROGRAM. ALSO SPONSORED AN ANNUAL BOOKMARK CONTEST FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1987.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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