2025-11-11T14:33:47-07:00 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 237328367 CASCADE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY CASC 5133154152 2870 Jacksmith Avenue SE Grand Rapids MI 495466989 Linda David Treasurer 5133154152 2025-11-11 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X https://cascadefriends.org X X 171075 X 65054 99891 2460 3670 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 171075 36603 724 0 0 0 14853 14108 66288 104787 198955 0 303742 198955 303742 0 0 0 0 198955 303742 0 0 198955 303742 Our primary purpose is to support the local library and community with a focus on literacy. 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. In addition to supporting literacy, we 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) 36603 29685 29685 Joseph G David President 20 0 0 0 Denise Mahoney Vice President 1 0 0 0 Sandra Cottingham Secretary 1 0 0 0 Linda J David Co-Treasurer 20 0 0 0 Linda Woods Co-Treasurer 20 0 0 0 Gail Rapp Director OnLine Sales 25 0 0 0 Kathy Sullivan Director, Book Sales 20 0 0 0 Marge Ohlman Director, Sorters 25 0 0 0 Judy Gillen Director, Membership 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MI 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 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 Funds provided programming, materials and supplies for in-library and outreach programs promoting literacy and community building. 31,657 individuals ages newborn to 99 were impacted for the year. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Annual Aquarium maintenance 3540.0 Scholarships 4500.0 Communications 90.0 Michigan State Taxes 213.25 Computers and software 4493.52 Recycling plastic cases 582.42 Supplies 688.63