2024-10-29T10:43:05-07:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 237328367 CASCADE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY CASC 5133154152 2870 Jacksmith Avenue SE Grand Rapids MI 495466989 Linda David Treasurer 5133154152 2024-10-30 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X X https://cascadefriends.org X X 97670 X 5911 88210 1510 2039 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 97670 229484 0 0 2000 0 9924 19718 261126 -163456 362411 0 198955 362411 198955 0 0 0 0 362411 198955 0 0 362411 198955 The Cascade Friends of the Library is a group comprised 100% of approximately 50 volunteers that make money for the local and district libraries by selling donated used books. Our primary mission is to support literacy and help build a sense of community where all feel welcomed and safe. We sponsor programming for ages newborn and up, including programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their care partners. Friends Sponsored a wide variety of programs that impacted people from newborn through senior citizens with a goal to increase literacy and comprehension while building a stronger sense of community. They involved other organizations in the community (such as police and fire departments) as well as local artists that engaged the community in music, dance and in many of the graphic arts. They provided engagement for adults with cognitive challenges, and support for their care partners. Here is a breakdown of the programs by age group with the number of participants in ( ). Toddlers ages 0-5; Dance with me (607), Touch a Truck (973), Unicorn Party (402) Fall Playdate and Festival (452). School Age (5-11); Book Explorers (101), Kids Food (79) Pokemon Club (41), Art Party (125) Library Camp (196), Write Stuff (64). Teens; Craft Fair (310). Family/All Ages; Let's Talk Vinyl (95), Amazing Trees (109), Open House (29), Reindeer Night (1,162), Kids & Teen Craft (1,162), Michigan Authors (91), Outreach (196). Adults; In Good Taste (25), KDL On The Go (512), Book Discussions (83), Awesome Adults (156), Making Connections (26), Coffee Club (116), Senior Chats (26), Craft and Create (29) 0 28484 28484 Joseph G David President 5.00 0 0 0 Denise Mahoney Vice President 1 0 0 0 Sandra Cottingham Secretary 1 0 0 0 Linda J David Treasurer 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Linda J David 2870 Jacksmith Avenue SE Grand Rapids MI 495466989 6167842007 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 Donation to Cascade Township for Friendship park= 201,000. Donation to KDL Cascade branch for: Furniture = 3300, Materials = 1667.21, Programming = 23,272.48, Supplies = 244.07 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Aquarium Maintenance= 4032.00 Donations = 3740.00 Movie license and materials = 1357.76 Scholarships = 3000.00 Staff support = 112.50 Communications - 1275.00 Supplies = 327.99 Volunteer Support = 1131.62, Michigan Sales Tax 4741.61