Nonprofit · EIN 43-1541947
LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,086,653 | $1,070,789 | $15,864 | $10,851,017 | $1,243,796 | $9,607,221 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $726,539 | $814,979 | -$88,440 | $10,125,262 | $1,154,843 | $8,970,419 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,147,004 | $787,826 | $359,178 | $8,637,351 | $1,018,037 | $7,619,314 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $784,639
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $302,014
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $81,149
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $848,475
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $20,966
- Accounting fees
- $17,700
- Travel
- $7,652
- Program services (functional)
- $848,475
- Management and general (functional)
- $109,608
- Fundraising (functional)
- $112,706
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,125,262
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,851,017
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,243,796
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,607,221
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,538,810
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,209,106
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,398,115
- Gross receipts
- $5,060,069
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEDRO SOARES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY SURRATT-STATES | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DARRYL SAGEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT BENSINGER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICK J ECKELKAMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| ALISON NICHOLS FERRING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| GEORGE FRAZIER | DIRECTOR (THRU 1/25) Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GEMBERLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| BEAU HERNDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| RUSSELL JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| JENNIFER KINGSTON | DIRECTOR (THRU 2/25) Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| MARCIA MATHEWS | DIRECTOR (AS OF 12/24) Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| KIKU OBATA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| HARSH PATEL | DIRECTOR (THRU 2/25) Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| KRISTEN POLCHINSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICK POPIELSKI | DIRECTOR (AS OF 6/25) Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| THOMAS F SCHLAFLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| LAURA J SHAUGHNESSY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| TODD SPENNER | DIRECTOR (AS OF 6/25) Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| VINCE VOLPI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| KATE WARNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| MARGARET WELCH | DIRECTOR (AS OF 6/25) Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| TED WIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| SIDNEY LOUGHRAN WOLF | DIRECTOR (AS OF 12/24) Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| WALLER F MCGUIRE | PRESIDENT Officer | 0.6 | $0 |
| JIM SLATTERY | CFO Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEDRO SOARES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY SURRATT-STATES | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DARRYL SAGEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT BENSINGER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICK J ECKELKAMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| CAROLYN G FARRELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| ALISON NICHOLS FERRING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| GEORGE FRAZIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GEMBERLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| BEAU HERNDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| RUSSELL JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| JENNIFER KINGSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| KIKU OBATA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| HARSH PATEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| KRISTEN POLCHINSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| THOMAS F SCHLAFLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| LAURA J SHAUGHNESSY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| VINCE VOLPI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| KATE WARNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| TED WIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| WALLER F MCGUIRE | PRESIDENT Officer | 0.6 | $0 |
| JIM SLATTERY | CFO Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN G FARRELL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA J SHAUGHNESSY | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT R DOLAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 |
| SCOTT BENSINGER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RICARDO DIXON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| PATRICK J ECKELKAMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| ALISON NICHOLS FERRING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| GEORGE FRAZIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GEMBERLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| BEAU HERNDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| RUSSELL JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| JENNIFER KINGSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| NINA NORTH-MURPHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| KIKU OBATA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| DARRYL SAGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| THOMAS F SCHLAFLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| PEDRO SOARES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| KATHY SURRATT-STATES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| VINCE VOLPI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| ANDREAS WOLF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| TED WIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| WALLER F MCGUIRE | PRESIDENT Officer | 0.6 | $0 |
| JIM SLATTERY | CFO Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1415 OLIVE ST, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63103-2334
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JIM SLATTERY, 1415 OLIVE STREET, ST LOUIS, MO 63103
- Signed the 990
- JIM SLATTERY, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (314) 241-2288
- Website
- WWW.SLPLFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RUBINBROWN LLP
Mission
THE FOUNDATION ENGAGES IN ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT AND BENEFIT THE ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY THROUGH SOLICITING, RECEIVING, AND HOLDING GIFTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LIBRARY.
Program accomplishments
- SEE SCHEDULE O.THE ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION (SLPLF) ENGAGES IN ACTIVITIES THAT FOCUS PUBLIC ATTENTION ON THE ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AND THE NEED FOR PRIVATE, PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE SLPLF STAFF ARE COMMUNITY ADVOCATES, DEVELOPING PARTNERSHIPS TO FURTHER THE LIBRARY'S MISSION AND BUILD COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MANAGING AN ANNUAL FUND. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, THE SLPL FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL FUND HAD GIFTS FROM 1,987 BUSINESSES, FOUNDATIONS, AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS. IN ADDITION TO MANAGING THE ANNUAL FUND, THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION MANAGED INVESTED FUNDS USED TO SUPPORT SLPL PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND COLLECTIONS. IN FY2025, SLPL FOUNDATION HELD STEWARDSHIP EVENTS FOR FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY. THE SLPL FOUNDATION PROMOTED THE ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY THROUGH A MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER TO 3,900, SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS, AND ONLINE, PRINT AND RADIO ADVERTISING. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, THE SLPL FOUNDATION SOLICITED GIFTS FOR THE LIBRARY THROUGH DIRECT MAIL AND HELPED IDENTIFY AND SECURE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO PROMOTE LIBRARY PROGRAMMING.Expenses $848,475 · grants $848,475
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-1541947
- 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
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B117)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,851,017
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,060,069
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,086,653 | $1,070,789 | $10,851,017 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $726,539 | $814,979 | $10,125,262 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,147,004 | $787,826 | $8,637,351 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $840,356 | $1,493,978 | $7,940,910 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 43-1541947).
Questions about LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY is 43-1541947.
- Is LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY 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 LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JIM SLATTERY.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,086,653, expenses of $1,070,789 and total assets of $10,851,017 at year end.
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