2024-01-08T14:51:55-08:00 2023-06-30 208021147 MIG MURPHY SISTROM CPA PC 2216 Whitley Dr DURHAM NC 27707 990 2022-07-01 581973202 Friends of the North Carolina Accessible Books and Library Services FRIE 8883882460 1841 Capital Blvd Raleigh NC 27635 Susan King President 2024-01-08 true Susan King 999009999 true Mig Murphy Sistrom P00480286 9194191119 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Susan King 1841 Capital Blvd Raleigh NC 27635 109827 false 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 47671 47540 0 99176 46520 0 146847 94060 17280 20137 0 0 0 998 37911 39740 55191 59877 91656 34183 1294160 1415820 500 252 1293660 1415568 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. false false 28118 During the 2023 fiscal year, 420 large print titles were purchased and 3 books were transcribed into Braille. 72 DVDs were purchased for the Descriptive Video Program. The Friends recorded 4 digital books, 33 magazines and 4 digital newsletters in their studio. The Friends provided funds to purchase prizes for writing and reading contests at the library. The 2023 Central NC Braille Challenge had 67 participants. The winter reading program had 147 participants (138 adults, 9 youth). There were 2 summer reading programs, one with 99 participants (69 adults, 30 youth), and the other a youth program with 9 participants. The writing contest had 13 entries. The Friends also organized a VIP Book Discussion Group in Raleigh with 101 participants, and a Charlotte Book Discussion Group with 72 participants. The Friends also held a Volunteer Recognition event in September 2022 with 36 attendees. All told, the Friends had 544 participants or attendees in its FY23 programs. 28118 true true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 2 0 true 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 15 15 false false false false true true true true true false false false true true true true true false false false NC X Mary Flanagan 8883882460 1841 Capital Blvd Raleigh NC 27635 X Susan King President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Eddie Weaver Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Debbie Meadows Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mary Flanagan Treasurer 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Sandra DeLuca Director 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Latiesha Adams Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Verdina Gillette-Simms Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brice Smith Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Patricia Tessnear Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jim Turner Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ginny Lou Laughlin Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Donna Permar Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeremiah Rogers Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Melaney Stein Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Yvonne Kea Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 8310 39230 47540 0 48283 48283 0 0 0 14004 15767 -1763 -1763 -1763 0 0 0 0 94060 46520 X 20137 20137 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6516 6516 0 0 12512 12512 8595 2500 6095 900 900 848 507 341 3478 83 3025 370 0 0 993 274 445 274 0 3305 3292 13 0 0 0 359 359 Materials & Supplies 1599 1520 79 Staff & Volunteer Recognition 312 312 Dues, License & Fees 203 203 Background & credit check fees 120 120 0 59877 28118 30761 998 29472 29203 82679 82661 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 925351 1021878 0 0 0 256658 282078 1294160 1415820 500 252 500 252 X 1293075 1415264 585 304 1293660 1415568 1294160 1415820 34183 87425 300 X X false false false X X 1 State Library of NC ABLS 566062189 6 true 0 15854 1 15854 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false X Part IV, Section D, Line 2: Organizaiton Maintained A Relationship with Supported Orgs. 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. Part IV, Section E, Line 1c: Explain How Organization 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. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Beneficial Int. in Funds Held by Others 281558 Sales taxes paid 520 282078 true State Library of NC ABLS 1841 Capital Blvd Raleigh NC 27635 566062189 0 15854 Book Books & other media Library resources 1 0 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used The purchases made for the library are determined based on requests from library staff and patrons, and include large print, Braille, and audio books as well as other items for library beautification. These items are purchased by the Friends and awarded to the library, so no monitoring of the use of the funds is necessary. For other grants, receipts 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 includes voting each year to approve new board members and when changes are proposed to the by-laws. 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 by-laws. 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 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.