2025-11-12T12:40:40-06:00 2025-06-30 562034483 NORTON COLLAR LUND LILLEY PLLC 7701 SIX FORKS ROAD SUITE 100 RALEIGH NC 27615 990 2024-07-01 581973202 FRIENDS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ACCESSIBLE BOOKS AND LIBRARY SERVICES FRIE 8883882460 1841 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH NC 27635 EDDIE WEAVER PRESIDENT 8883882460 2025-11-12 1 1 ROBERT M LANNING P01893629 9198411000 2025-11-12 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z EDDIE WEAVER 1841 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH NC 27635 215503 0 X WWW.FNCABLS.ORG X 1990 NC SUPPORT FOR THE LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND OF NORTH CAROLINA AND TO PROMOTE LITERACY FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLIND INDIVIDUALS WITHIN NORTH CAROLINA. 15 15 0 15 0 0 72409 42149 0 0 68155 115398 0 0 140564 157547 18501 15303 0 0 0 0 0 0 2129 41708 40476 60209 55779 80355 101768 1588074 1750883 1522 2953 1586552 1747930 X TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF EXCELLENT LIBRARY SERVICE TO THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED OF OUR STATE; TO FOSTER CLOSER RELATIONS BETWEEN OUR LIBRARY AND THE CITIZENS OF OUR STATE; TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST IN FORMING LOCAL GROUPS OR CHAPTERS; TO PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE OF THE LIBRARY'S FUNCTIONS, RESOURCES, SERVICES AND NEEDS; AND TO PROVIDE THE MEANS FOR MEMBERS TO EXCHANGE IDEAS, INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE. 0 0 17059 11581 BRAILLE AND LARGE PRINT ITEMS IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES LARGE PRINT BOOKS, BRAILLE BOOKS, AND DVDS FOR USE BY BLIND AND VISUALLY-IMPAIRED PATRONS OF NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC LIBRARIES. DURING THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR, THE FRIENDS PURCHASED 381 LARGE PRINT BOOKS AND 74 DVDS. 4522 1937 AUDIO AND RECORDINGS IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES THE HINDENBURG SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION WHICH ENABLES THE LIBRARY TO RECORD NARRATION FOR BOOKS, MAGAZINES, AND NEWSLETTERS FOR THE USE OF BLIND AND VISUALLY-IMPAIRED LIBRARY PATRONS, AS WELL AS THE DUXBURY SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION WHICH IS USED FOR CONVERTING PRINT FILES INTO BRAILLE FORMAT FOR EMBOSSING. DURING THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR, THE FRIENDS RECORDED 2 DIGITAL BOOKS AND 22 DIGITAL MAGAZINE ISSUES. 7585 1785 READING PROGRAMS IS A PROGRAM THAT SPONSORS PRIZES FOR READING PROGRAMS, READING CHALLENGES, WRITING CONTESTS, AND DISCUSSION GROUPS. DURING THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR, THE FRIENDS PROVIDED FUNDS TO PURCHASE PRIZES FOR WRITING AND READING CONTESTS AT THE LIBRARY. THE EASTERN NC AND WESTERN NC BRAILLE CHALLENGES TOTALED 59 PARTICIPANTS, THE SUMMER AND WINTER READING PROGRAMS TOTALED 163 PARTICIPANTS (155 ADULTS, 8 YOUTH), AND THE WRITING CONTEST GARNERED 6 ENTRIES. THE FRIENDS ALSO ORGANIZED A VIP BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP IN RALEIGH WITH 98 PARTICIPANTS, AND A CHARLOTTE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP WITH 66 PARTICIPANTS. ALL TOLD THE FRIENDS HAD 439 PARTICIPANTS OR ATTENDEES IN ITS FY2025 PROGRAMS. 29166 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X MARY FLANAGAN 8883882460 1841 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH NC 27635 X EDDIE WEAVER PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 BRICE SMITH VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DEBBIE MEADOWS SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARY FLANAGAN TREASURER 6.00 X X 0 0 0 SUSAN KING PAST PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 HEATHER BROWN DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 VERDINA GILLETTE-SIMMS DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 RYAN TRASK DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 PATRICIA TESSNEAR DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 JIM TURNER DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 SUSANNA DEAN DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 CHRIS FLYNT DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 SUSAN PATTERSON DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 CLAIRE HAKIN DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 MARY SEDGWICK DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7995 34154 42149 101484 101484 71870 57956 13914 13914 13914 157547 0 0 115398 X 15303 15303 5850 5850 15712 15712 7963 7963 1919 1919 603 418 185 3684 2585 1099 1562 1537 25 1057 1057 MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 1032 1032 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION 746 746 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 205 205 BANK CHARGES & TRANSACT 90 90 53 53 55779 29166 24484 2129 57011 50577 84168 94953 1134649 1259033 312246 346320 1588074 1750883 1522 2953 1522 2953 X 1585348 1747930 1204 0 1586552 1747930 1588074 1750883 101768 59610 0 X X 0 0 0 X X 1 STATE LIBRARY OF NC ABLS 566062189 6 1 0 15303 1 0 15303 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 X PART IV, SECTION E, LINE 1C - EXPLAIN HOW ORG SUPPORTS GOVERNMENT ENTITY MEMBERS OF THE FRIENDS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ACCESSIBLE BOOKS AND LIBRARY SERVICES ("THE FRIENDS") CONDUCT VOLUNTEER WORK WITHIN THE STATE LIBRARY OF NORTH CAROLINA ACCESSIBLE BOOKS AND LIBRARY SERVICES ("THE LIBRARY"), A GOVERNMENT AGENCY WHICH IS A DIVISION OF THE NC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES. THE FRIENDS ALSO PURCHASES ITEMS THAT PROMOTE THE SERVICES OF THE LIBRARY, AND PROMOTES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THAT ARE OFFERED BY THE LIBRARY. THE SUPPORT PROVIDED BY THE FRIENDS TO THE LIBRARY GOES TOWARDS ACQUISITIONS OF ITEMS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ARE THE CORE FUNCTIONS OF THE LIBRARY, WHICH THE LIBRARY WOULD UNDERTAKE IN THE ABSENCE OF THE FRIENDS' SUPPORT. PART IV, SECTION D, LINE 2 - ORG MAINTAINED RELATIONSHIP WITH SUPPORTED ORG THE FRIENDS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ACCESSIBLE BOOKS AND LIBRARY SERVICES (THE FRIENDS") MAINTAINS A CLOSE AND CONTINUOUS WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE STATE LIBRARY OF NORTH CAROLINA ACCESSIBLE BOOKS AND LIBRARY SERVICES ("THE LIBRARY"), WHICH IS A DIVISION OF THE NC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES. A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FRIENDS AND THE NC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES STATES THE FRIENDS SHALL ASSIGN AS A LIAISON THE LIBRARY MANAGER, WHO SHALL SERVE AS A NON-VOTING BOARD MEMBER, HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO COMMUNICATE AND CONSULT WITH THE FRIENDS ON PROJECTS AND JOINT PLANNING, AND BE INVITED TO ALL THE FRIENDS' BOARD MEETINGS. IN ADDITION, THE LIBRARY MAY REVIEW, ADVISE, AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FRIENDS' ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 SALES & USE TAXES RECEIVABLE 253 TCF INVESTMENTS 346067 346320 1 STATE LIBRARY OF NC ABLS 1841 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH NC 27635 566062189 0 15303 BOOK BOOKS & OTHER MEDIA LIBRARY RESOURCES 1 PART I, LINE 2: THE PURCHASES MADE FOR THE LIBRARY ARE DETERMINED BASED ON REQUESTS FROM LIBRARY STAFF AND PATRONS, AND INCLUDE LARGE PRINT, BRAILLE, AND AUDIT BOOKS AS WELL AS OTHER ITEMS FOR LIBRARY BEAUTIFICATION. THESE ITEMS ARE PURCHASED BY THE FRIENDS AND AWARDED TO THE LIBARARY, SO NO MONTORING OF THE USE OF FUNDS IS NECESSARY. FOR OTHER GRANTS, RECEIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO MONITOR HOW FUNDS ARE USED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 MEMBERSHIP LEVELS INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, ORGANIZATION, AND PROFESSIONAL. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A ALL MEMBERS HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS WHICH INCLUDE VOTING EACH HEAR TO APPROVE NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND WHEN CHANGES ARE PROPOSED TO THE BYLAWS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B BY A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY OF THOSE VOTING IN A MAILED BALLOT VOTE OR AT ANY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT AND VOTING, MEMBERS VOTE TO APPROVE NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND WHEN CHANGES ARE PROPOSED BY THE BYLAWS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B PRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990 WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER AND PRESIDENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER AND PRESIDENT PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED BY THE BOARD TREASURER AND REVIEWED AND SIGNED AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH FISCAL YEAR BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS. IT IS EACH SIGNATOR'S OBLIGATION TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICT AS SOON AS IT IS KNOWN OR REASONABLY SHOULD BE KNOWN. WHEN A CONFLICT IS IDENTIFIED, THAT BOARD MEMBER IS RESTRICTED FROM PARTICIPATING IN DISCUSSION OR VOTE ON ANY MATTER RELATED TO THE CONFLICT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE THREE MOST RECENT FORM 990S (INCLUDING FINANCIAL INFORMATION), THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, FORM 1023 APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACTORS AND READERS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,963. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,963. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 1: REVENUE IS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED WHEN CASH IS RECEIVED, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF INVESTMENT INCOME, WHICH IS RECOGNIZED QUARTERLY WHEN THE INVESTMENT STATEMENTS REPORT THE INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS EARNED AND THE CHANGE IN THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE SECURITIES DURING THE PRIOR QUARTER. EXPENSES ARE GENERALLY RECOGNIZED WHEN CASH IS DISBURSED, WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS: 1) SALES TAXES PAID THAT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR REFUND FROM THE NC DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ARE RECOGNIZED AS OTHER CURRENT ASSETS UNTIL CASH IS RECEIVED; 2) CREDIT CARD CHARGES ARE RECORDED AS EXPENSES ON THE DATE OF THE TRANSACTION AND ACCRUED AS A LIABILITY UNTIL THE BALANCE ON THE CREDIT CARD IS PAID.