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OPEN, WELL-FUNCTIONING AND HIGHLY UTILIZED LIBRARIES ARE MODERN DAY COMMUNITY CENTERS THAT PROVIDE PUBLIC COMPUTERS AND FREE WORLD-WIDE WEB ACCESS, AND ACT AS SAFE HAVENS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH AND LEARNING CENTERS FOR NEW AMERICANS AND JOB-SEEKERS. LIBRARIES HELP STABILIZE NEIGHBORHOODS, ESPECIALLY THOSE AT-RISK. THROUGH TRAINING, ENHANCEMENT TECHNIQUES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT, THE ORGANIZATION BUILDS LEADERS BY ASSISTING FRIENDS GROUPS TO DEVELOP THE CIVIC AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY SET AND MEET THEIR GOALS TO PROMOTE, ADVOCATE FOR, AND EXPAND LIBRARY SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATIONS 2009 PUBLICATION LIBRARY FRIENDS; A BEST PRACTICES MANUAL, PROVIDES AN OPERATIONAL GUIDE FOR GROUPS OF ALL CAPACITIES IN ORDER TO AID AND INCREASE THEIR ACTIVITIES AND STEWARDSHIP. BOOK PROGRAM THE BOOK CORNER CONTINUES AS A VIBRANT HUB TO RECEIVE AND RESELL GOOD QUALITY BOOKS AT MODEST PRICES IN SUPPORT OF THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. 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ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. GENERALLY, THE ORGANIZATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2021. true FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA 1901 VINE STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 521173474 501C3 15600 FMV PROGRAM SUPPORT FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION FRIENDS OF THE FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION), FOUNDED IN 1973, IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS THE 54-BRANCH FREE LIBRARY SYSTEM BY ESTABLISHING AND ASSISTING A NETWORK OF NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED FRIENDS GROUPS WHO STRENGTHEN AND STEWARD THEIR LOCAL LIBRARY; ADVOCATING FOR STABLE, EQUITABLE AND SIGNIFICANT LIBRARY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIAS CHILDREN AND ADULTS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND FRIENDS GROUPS AS THE UMBRELLA ORGANIZATION TO 54 AFFILIATE LIBRARY FRIENDS GROUPS, THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS FUNCTION IS TO ESTABLISH NEW GROUPS AND BUILD THE CAPACITY OF EXISTING GROUPS BY RECRUITING AND TRAINING VOLUNTEER LEADERS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO ASSISTING THEIR LOCAL LIBRARY BRANCH THROUGH THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS, AND THE SPONSORSHIP OF RELEVANT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. OPEN, WELL-FUNCTIONING AND HIGHLY UTILIZED LIBRARIES ARE MODERN DAY COMMUNITY CENTERS THAT PROVIDE PUBLIC COMPUTERS AND FREE WORLD-WIDE WEB ACCESS, AND ACT AS SAFE HAVENS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH AND LEARNING CENTERS FOR NEW AMERICANS AND JOB-SEEKERS. LIBRARIES HELP STABILIZE NEIGHBORHOODS, ESPECIALLY THOSE AT-RISK. THROUGH TRAINING, ENHANCEMENT TECHNIQUES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT, THE ORGANIZATION BUILDS LEADERS BY ASSISTING FRIENDS GROUPS TO DEVELOP THE CIVIC AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY SET AND MEET THEIR GOALS TO PROMOTE, ADVOCATE FOR, AND EXPAND LIBRARY SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATIONS 2009 PUBLICATION LIBRARY FRIENDS; A BEST PRACTICES MANUAL, PROVIDES AN OPERATIONAL GUIDE FOR GROUPS OF ALL CAPACITIES IN ORDER TO AID AND INCREASE THEIR ACTIVITIES AND STEWARDSHIP. BOOK PROGRAM THE BOOK CORNER CONTINUES AS A VIBRANT HUB TO RECEIVE AND RESELL GOOD QUALITY BOOKS AT MODEST PRICES IN SUPPORT OF THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION AND GROUPS OF NEIGHBORHOOD STEWARDS, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA, WILL CONTINUE TO EMPHASIZE AND ADVOCATE FOR CUTTING EDGE SERVICES; AND CONTINUE TO EDUCATE CITIZENS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS - ENHANCING THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE VALUE OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY IN THE LIFE OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AND THE REGION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE 990 WAS EMAILED TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE BOARD SIGNS A FORM ANNUALLY DISCLOSING ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD REVIEWS ALL KEY EMPLOYEE SALARIES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE BOARD REVIEWS ALL KEY EMPLOYEE SALARIES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE BOARD ALLOWS GOVERNING DOCUMENT DISCLOSURES ONLY UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES 1,237 137 0 PROFESSIONAL FEES 64,756 7,195 0 TOTAL 65,993 7,332 0