Nonprofit · EIN 33-0698704
LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · LONG BEACH, CA 90802
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,159,705 | $1,741,057 | $1,418,648 | $13,713,555 | $63,600 | $13,649,955 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $1,273,849 | $1,460,828 | -$186,979 | $11,346,348 | $36,246 | $11,310,102 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,174,549
- of which government grants
- $12,869
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $985,156
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $583,665
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $165,190
- Other salaries and wages
- $392,242
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $598,930
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $16,578
- Depreciation
- $991
- Program services (functional)
- $1,316,320
- Management and general (functional)
- $256,858
- Fundraising (functional)
- $167,879
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,346,348
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,713,555
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $63,600
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,649,955
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,048
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,733,151
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,916,804
- Gross receipts
- $6,827,237
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 125
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERONIA GARCIA DAVALOS | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $165,190 |
| SHARON L WEISSMAN | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| OLGA CHAVEZ | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| RYAN BALLARD | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| CELINA LUNA | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| SEAN REILLY | President Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 |
| COLLEEN A BENTLEY | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 |
| CHARLYN BENDER | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| JEFFREY CARRICK | AUDIT CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 |
| MARGARET C DURNIN | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| DANITA Y HUMPHREY | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| JULIA HUANG | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| JOHN A MATHEWS II | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 |
| JOHN J MCGINNIS | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH MUNZER | VP Fund Devlop Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA E LONG | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| THERESA R MORRISON | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 |
| CARMEN O PEREZ | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| ROLANDO CRUZ | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| GREGORY A ZINBERG | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| DIANE ANGLIN | VP Pub Affair Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERONICA GARCIA DAVALOS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $145,200 |
| SHARON L WEISSMAN | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2.6 | $0 |
| JOSHUA B NORTON | Director Trustee or director | 2.6 | $0 |
| RYAN E BALLARD | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2.6 | $0 |
| CELINEA LUNA | Director Trustee or director | 2.6 | $0 |
| SEAN M REILLY | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.6 | $0 |
| BARBARA U SCHWERIN | Director Trustee or director | 2.6 | $0 |
| COLLEEN A BENTLEY | Secretary Trustee or director | 2.6 | $0 |
| CHARLYN M BENDER | Mem at Large Trustee or director | 2.6 | $0 |
| JEFFREY D CARRICK CPA | Director Trustee or director | 2.6 | $0 |
| MARGARET C DURNIN | Director Trustee or director | 2.6 | $0 |
| DANITA Y HUMPHREY | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2.6 | $0 |
| JULIA YC HUANG | Director Trustee or director | 2.6 | $0 |
| JOHN A MATHEWS II | President-Elect Trustee or director | 2.6 | $0 |
| JOHN J MCGINNIS | Director Trustee or director | 2.6 | $0 |
| Elizabeth MUNZER | VP Fund Devlop Trustee or director | 2.6 | $0 |
| BARBARA E LONG | Director Trustee or director | 2.6 | $0 |
| THERESA R MORRISON | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2.6 | $0 |
| DESIREE E REW | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2.6 | $0 |
| MICHAEL EARL | Director Trustee or director | 2.6 | $0 |
| CARMEN O PEREZ | Director Trustee or director | 2.6 | $0 |
| ROLANDO CRUZ | Director Trustee or director | 2.6 | $0 |
| GREGORY A ZINBERG | Director Trustee or director | 2.6 | $0 |
| DIANE ANGLIN | VP Pub Affair Trustee or director | 2.6 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 200 W BROADWAY, LONG BEACH, CA 90802-4433
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- VERONICA GARCIA DAVALOS
- Signed the 990
- VERONICA GARCIA DAVALOS, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (562) 628-2441
- Return prepared by
- GuzmanGray
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0698704 or by the name LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO ENHANCE THE LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY AND ENCOURAGES LITERACY AND EDUCATION FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- Literacy Support At All Levels and Tools For Success: THE FOUNDATIONS FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, GRANTS, AND ENDOWED FUNDS PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ENHANCE THE LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND ENCOURAGE LITERACY AND EDUCATION FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THESE ENHANCEMENTS INCLUDE: FAMILY LEARNING CENTER PROGRAM: THE FAMILY LEARNING CENTER PROGRAM IS THE LIBRARY AND FOUNDATIONS FLAGSHIP PARTNERSHIP. LEARNING GUIDES ASSIST STUDENTS WITH HOMEWORK AND SCHOOL PROJECTS IN LANGUAGE ARTS, READING, MATH, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY. THEY PROVIDE GUIDANCE, OVERSIGHT, AND FREE ACCESS TO COMPUTERS, PRINTERS, AND ACADEMIC RESOURCES RECOMMENDED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT SUPPORT CURRICULUM. LEARNING GUIDES ALSO WORK WITH THE STUDENTS PARENTS, WHENEVER AVAILABLE, TO ENGAGE THEM IN THE LEARNING PROCESS. THIS IS ONE OF THE CITYS BEST RESOURCES IN HELPING TO BRIDGE THE COMMUNITYS VAST DIGITAL DIVIDE AND PROVIDES FREE AFTER-SCHOOL HOMEWORK AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS, MANY OF WHOM COME FROM TITLE I SCHOOLS. THE FAMILY LEARNING CENTER ALSO SERVES AS AN ENTRY POINT TO CONNECT PATRONS WITH ADDITIONAL SERVICES. THE MAKERSPACE STUDIO: THE STUDIO IS A DIGITAL CREATIVITY LAB AT THE BILLIE JEAN KING MAIN LIBRARY AND MICHELLE OBAMA NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY WHICH INTEGRATES STEAM AND MAKERSPACE ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE AND INSPIRE STUDENTS TO LEARN 21ST CENTURY SKILLS. THE STUDIO OFFERS FREE WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES ON CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES, SUCH AS 3D PRINTERS, ROBOTICS, VIRTUAL REALITY, A BROAD COLLECTION OF DESIGN SOFTWARE AND ONLINE APPLICATIONS, AND VIDEO AND MUSIC EDITING SOFTWARE DESIGNED TO TEACH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SKILLS TO YOUTH. IN ADDITION, A MOBILE STUDIO ENABLES THE LIBRARY TO BRING THESE RESOURCES TO EACH OF ITS BRANCHES, AND TO SCHOOLS, PARKS AND RECREATION CENTERS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. SUMMER READING PROGRAM: THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO READ REGULARLY EACH DAY OVER SCHOOL BREAK TO PREVENT SUMMER SLIDE. COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS THROUGH THE LONG BEACH DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION ARE DESIGNED TO ENGAGE CHILDREN WHO ARE NOT ALREADY COMING INTO THE LIBRARY. DICTIONARY DAYS: THROUGH THE DICTIONARY DAYS PROGRAM, THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION PURCHASES AND DISTRIBUTES A DICTIONARY/THESAURUS TO EVERY 3RD GRADER (TYPICALLY BETWEEN 5,000 6,000) IN THE LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. SEVERAL CHILDREN HAVE SHARED THAT THESE DICTIONARIES ARE THE FIRST BOOK THEY HAVE EVER OWNED.DIVE INTO READING: DIVE INTO READING IS THE LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARYS 1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM. THIS IS A SIMPLE ENDEAVOR TO ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO READ WITH THEIR CHILDREN, WITH THE GOAL OF READING 1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN. THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH FAMILIES ONE-ON-ONE TO KEEP READING. THE SINGLE MOST SIGNIFICANT FACTOR INFLUENCING A CHILDS EARLY EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS IS AN INTRODUCTION TO BOOKS AND BEING READ TO AT HOME TO DEVELOP VOCABULARY PRIOR TO BEGINNING SCHOOL.CAREER ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL: THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CAREER ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL WHICH PROVIDES LONG BEACH ADULTS WITH A SECOND CHANCE FOR FREE AT RECEIVING AN ACCREDITED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND A CREDENTIALED CAREER CERTIFICATE. THIS PROGRAM HELPS TO PREPARE LONG BEACH CITIZENS TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND PROVIDE A STABLE HOME FOR THEIR CHILDREN.LB READS: A BRAND-NEW ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM, LB READS, WAS LAUNCHED IN JUNE OF 2019. READING TUTORS PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND, ONE-ON-ONE LITERACY LESSONS THAT AIM TO HELP ENGLISH SPEAKING ADULTS IMPROVE THEIR READING AND WRITING SKILLS SO THEY CAN REACH THEIR POTENTIAL AS WORKERS, PARENTS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND LIFELONG LEARNERS.SENIOR SERVICES: IN ADDITION TO WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS SUCH AS INTERNET SAFETY, THE HOMEBOUND READER PROGRAM ALLOWS LIBRARY PATRONS WHO ARE UNABLE TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE PERSONALLY SELECTED BOOKS AND MATERIALS DELIVERED TO THEIR PLACE OF RESIDENCE. BOOKS, MATERIALS, AND ONLINE RESOURCES: HUNDREDS OF NEW BOOKS ARE PURCHASED EVERY YEAR TO UPDATE THE LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARYS CATALOG. ONLINE RESOURCES SUPPORTED BY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION INCLUDE BRAINFUSE JOB NOW WHICH OFFERS FREE JOB SKILLS AND RSUM ASSISTANCE, BRAINFUSE HELP NOW WHICH OFFERS LIVE ONLINE HOMEWORK HELP, AND BRAINFUSE VET NOW WHICH HELPS VETERANS NAVIGATE BENEFITS.ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES: THE LIBRARY IS A CITY DEPARTMENT AND PRIMARILY FUNDED BY THE CITYS GENERAL FUND WHICH MEANS BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH KEY CITY LEADERS, NAMELY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND MAKING PUBLIC COMMENT AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS, PARTICULARLY AROUND BUDGET SEASON DURING WHICH THE COUNCIL VOTES ON THE LIBRARY BUDGET, HELPS TO ENSURE THE LIBRARY IS WELL-FUNDED BY THE CITY AND OPEN AND AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS: THE FOUNDATIONS CAMPAIGN FOR THE NEW BILLIE JEAN KING MAIN LIBRARY WHICH OPENED ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2019 HAS RAISED OVER $3 MILLION TO ENHANCE FURNISHINGS, TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT AT THE NEW LIBRARY, INCLUDING AN ENGAGING OCEAN-THEMED CHILDRENS LIBRARY AND AN EXPANDED FAMILY LEARNING CENTER AND STUDIO.Expenses $1,316,320
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-0698704
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,713,555
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,827,237
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,159,705 | $1,741,057 | $13,713,555 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,273,849 | $1,460,828 | $11,346,348 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $891,510 | $1,615,744 | $10,849,859 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 33-0698704).
Questions about LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION is 33-0698704.
- Is LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names VERONICA GARCIA DAVALOS.
- Who are the officers and directors of LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 21 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $165,190 (VERONIA GARCIA DAVALOS, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,159,705, expenses of $1,741,057 and total assets of $13,713,555 at year end.
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