2025-10-28T10:05:27-07:00 2025-06-30 992204443 Malvoso CPA 360 Grand Ave 408 Oakland CA 94610 990 2024-07-01 943280180 Berkeley Public Library Foundation BERK 5109816115 2090 Kittredge Street Berkeley CA 94704 Libby Hadzima Perkins Treasurer 2025-10-28 true true Shelby Malvoso P01968972 5104736240 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Libby Hadzima Perkins 2090 Kittredge Street Berkeley CA 94704 609863 false X www.bplf.org X 1997 CA The Berkeley Public Library Foundation amplifies the public investment to make a great public library extraordinary. 13 13 3 32 0 501492 519070 0 43816 43221 1280 0 546588 562291 77000 104851 0 189595 189742 0 75702 208279 192575 474874 487168 71714 75123 1616118 1723365 220708 185770 1395410 1537595 The Berkeley Public Library Foundation (BPLF) amplifies the public investment to make a great public library extraordinary. To that end, we provide vital funds and ongoing advocacy to advance the Library's mission, vision, and strategic goals. We offer the resources needed for innovations, literacy projects, and building improvements that are not already covered by taxes or government funding. false false 367385 104851 Program 1: Literacy for All Ages. BPLF is committed to expanding access to literacy services for all members of the community. Through initiatives like Berkeley Reads and Berkeley Builds Readers, BPLF helps advance essential literacy resources, one-on-one tutoring, and promotes literacy outreach to underserved areas by bringing books and group storytimes directly to them. This year, BPLF proudly sponsored the inaugural Story Time Band & Friends Concert, drawing over 350 children, families, and caregivers together for a joyful celebration of reading. Additionally, the 22nd Annual Authors Dinner had over 250 attendees coming together to honor the work of 21 local authors and celebrate the Bay Areas rich literary heritage. At the event, the Cody Award was presented to News for Native California and The Berkeley Roundhouse in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the literary community. Program 2: Capital Improvements. The Berkeley Public Library Foundation helps reimagine, renovate, and equip library spaces to better serve the community. The Berkeley Public Library is one of the most heavily used systems in California, with over 143,000 registered cardholders, 1.4 million physical items circulated annually, 1.3 million digital items accessed, a collection of more than 457,000 physical materials, and 1.3 million digital titles. Each year, the Library hosts more than 200 programs featuring authors, scientists, and artists. With ongoing support from the Foundation, the Library continues to upgrade furniture, technology, and lighting at all five locations, most recently nearing the completion of a full redesign of the Central Librarys 4th-floor story room and adjacent spaces. Program 3: Advocacy. The Berkeley Public Library Foundation champions the Librarys updated mission and vision: Empower, inspire, and eliminate barriers with resources and experiences. Evolve and respond to the changing needs of the community. This year, the Library faced an impending structural deficit that threatened its daily operations. The Citys tax structureunchanged for more than 40 yearsno longer met the Librarys needs. As one of the Librarys two primary partners, the Foundation joined forces with the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library and a broad coalition of community volunteers to inform and engage the public. Together, we built support for a local measure designed to close the deficit and secure a stronger, more sustainable future for the Library. 367385 true true false true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 17 0 true 3 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true true true true true false CA X X Kathy Huff 5109816115 2090 Kittredge Street Berkeley CA 94704 Kathy Huff Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 113005 0 19200 Mary O'Neill President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Christa Aboitiz President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Leslie Teicholz Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Santhi Analytis Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Tienne Lee Director 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Deepti Doshi Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Catherine Dower Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Erin McMahon-Lyman Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Libby Hadzima Perkins Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lauren Schiller Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Christine Staples Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Tang Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Autumn Woish Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 113005 19200 1 false false false 0 228963 290107 519070 0 43221 43221 0 0 0 0 47572 228963 47572 0 0 0 0 562291 43221 104851 104851 0 0 0 132205 99154 6610 26441 0 39712 31273 4636 3803 0 5670 4547 698 425 12155 9238 851 2066 0 0 24100 24100 0 0 0 1659 340 1279 40 4004 4004 20092 3165 1555 15372 9958 7568 697 1693 0 939 939 5104 3879 357 868 0 0 0 0 0 3298 3298 Event expenses 120037 103370 16667 Special content 3384 3384 0 487168 367385 44081 75702 271378 274262 704339 654669 11000 10600 0 0 0 0 0 1750 0 24235 24235 0 627651 783834 0 0 0 0 1616118 1723365 13508 18374 207200 167396 220708 185770 X 1395410 1537595 1395410 1537595 1616118 1723365 75123 67062 X false false false X 414648 615828 486265 501492 519070 2537303 0 0 414648 615828 486265 501492 519070 2537303 257155 2280148 2018 7473 19249 43816 43221 115777 22050 34300 28580 47572 132502 306 46 352 2785934 0.81850 0.80600 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false false true 41351 false false false 41351 false false Part II-B, Line 1i - Other Activities Description BPLF contributed to the Yes on X for Libraries Committee. Part IV - Additional Information 627651 75000 81183 783834 532804 94847 627651 431647 60104 41053 532804 488147 17096 -73596 431647 176389 273668 38090 488147 1.00000 false false false 24235 24235 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. Generation Fund - BPLF's Board of Directors designated unrestricted net assets to be invested for long-term growth to ensure a great public library for future generations. There have not been any expenditures or expenses from the fund through June 30, 2025. The current goal is to increase the fund to one million dollars. false Authors Dinner 276535 228963 47572 47572 276535 228963 47572 47572 47572 true Berkeley Public Library 2090 Kittredge Street Berkeley CA 94704 946000299 501c3 63500 0 Library Improvements Yes on X for Libraries Commit 557 Neilson Street Berkeley CA 94707 994049947 41351 0 Library Advocacy 1 1 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used We have a detailed grant request form that the library grantees must complete. The Executive Director reviews all written proposals in advance and meets with library staff to determine fit, and then keeps records of the details of the awards when /if made by vote of the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b Committees take notes and report to the governing board. Significant actions are captured in the board minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b BPLF's CPA prepares the draft of the 990. The draft is first reviewed by the Executive Director, Bookkeeper and Accountant. The draft is then reviewed by the Treasurer, Finance and Executive Committees and then distributed to the Board of Directors for review and approval before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Board of Directors review any potential conflicts of interest at least annually. All Board Members and Staff are required to disclose in writing potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. Loans between the Organization and Management and The Board of Directors are strictly prohibited. BPLF seeks full transparency on all relationships. All potential conflicts, in fact or appearance, are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the Organization's policies and procedures. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Board of Directors determines the compensation of the Executive Director. The Executive Committee reviews the compensation annually and makes a recommendation to the board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The Board of Directors determines the compensation of the Executive Director. The Executive Committee reviews the compensation annually and makes a recommendation to the board. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Berkeley Public Library Foundation posts its most recent Form 990s, donor privacy policy, and biennial reports on its website. The BPLF makes all governing documents and policies available to the public upon request.