2024-11-12T13:55:04-06:00 2024-06-30 562034483 NORTON COLLAR LUND LILLEY PLLC 7701 SIX FORKS ROAD SUITE 100 RALEIGH NC 27615 990 2023-07-01 581973202 FRIENDS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ACCESSIBLE BOOKS AND LIBRARY SERVICES FRIE 8883882460 1841 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH NC 27635 EDDIE WEAVER PRESIDENT 8883882460 2024-11-12 1 0 ROBERT M LANNING P01893629 9198411000 2024-11-04 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z EDDIE WEAVER 1841 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH NC 27635 281055 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. 14 14 0 14 0 0 47540 72409 0 0 46520 68155 0 0 94060 140564 20137 18501 0 0 0 0 0 0 668 39740 41708 59877 60209 34183 80355 1415820 1588074 252 1522 1415568 1586552 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 14753 12110 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 2024 FISCAL YEAR, THE FRIENDS PURCHASED 456 LARGE PRINT BOOKS AND 98 DVDS. 5180 1525 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. DURING THE 2024 FISCAL YEAR, THE FRIENDS RECORDED 8 DIGITAL BOOKS, 50 DIGITAL MAGAZINE ISSUES, AND 4 DIGITAL NEWSLETTERS. 13758 4865 READING PROGRAMS IS A PROGRAM THAT SPONSORS PRIZES FOR READING PROGRAMS, READING CHALLENGES, WRITING CONTESTS, AND DISCUSSION GROUPS. DURING THE 2024 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 66 PARTICIPANTS, THE SUMMER AND WINTER READING PROGRAMS TOTALED 168 PARTICIPANTS (144 ADULTS, 24 YOUTH), AND THE WRITING CONTEST GARNERED 8 ENTRIES. THE FRIENDS ALSO ORGANIZED A VIP BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP IN RALEIGH WITH 95 PARTICIPANTS, AND A CHARLOTTE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP WITH 68 PARTICIPANTS. ALL TOLD THE FRIENDS HAD 421 PARTICIPANTS OR ATTENDEES IN ITS FY2024 PROGRAMS. 33691 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 0 0 X 14 14 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 SUSAN KING PAST PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 EDDIE WEAVER PRESIDENT 2.00 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 VERDINA GILLETTE-SIMMS DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 BRICE SMITH VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 PATRICIA TESSNEAR DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 JIM TURNER DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 DONNA PERMAR DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 YVONNE KEA DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 HEATHER BROWN DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 RYAN TRASK DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 SUSANNA DEAN DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 SUSAN PATTERSON DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8331 64078 72409 73260 73260 135386 140491 -5105 -5105 -5105 140564 0 0 68155 X 18501 18501 9617 9617 13376 13376 7368 7368 580 200 380 3725 2832 605 288 130 130 3454 3454 1057 1057 MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 851 851 BANK CHARGES 797 797 VOLUNTEER EXPENSES 555 555 DUES, SUBSCRIPTIONS, & 198 198 60209 33691 25850 668 29203 57011 82661 84168 1021878 1134649 282078 312246 1415820 1588074 252 1522 252 1522 X 1415264 1585348 304 1204 1415568 1586552 1415820 1588074 80355 90629 0 X X 0 0 0 X X 1 STATE LIBRARY OF NC ABLS 566062189 6 1 0 18501 1 0 18501 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 X 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. 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. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 SALES & USE TAXES RECEIVABLE 306 TCF INVESTMENTS 311940 312246 1 STATE LIBRARY OF NC ABLS 1841 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH NC 27635 566062189 0 18501 BOOK BOOKS & OTHER MEDIA LIBRARY RESOURCES PART I, LINE 2: SEE PART IV PART I, LINE 2 - PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING USE OF GRANTS FUNDS IN U.S. 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 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 OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,368. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,368. 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.