EIN 39-1610233

Milwaukee Public Library Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
18
Year formed
1988
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Milwaukee Public Library Foundation advances the long-range goals of the Milwaukee Public Library through private contributions for books, materials, programs, and library facilities. It provides essential support to ensure the library's continued standing as a great library. The foundation generates private-sector support to supplement tax-based funding and improves collections, expands programs, enhances services, and renovates buildings in its original vision.
Total revenues
$1,847,875
2023
Total expenses
$2,209,872
2023
Total assets
$3,672,727
2023
Num. employees
18
2023

Program areas at Milwaukee Public Library Foundation

The Milwaukee Public Library Foundation continues its original vision of generating private-sector support to supplement tax-based funding. The result has been improved collections, expanded programs, enhanced services, and renovated buildings. Milwaukee Public Library Foundation, Inc. Supports critical resources instrumental in providing inspiration and opportunity for all who rely on the Library to improve their daily lives. Because of your support, Milwaukee Public Library is a source of knowledge, empowerment, and enrichment; offered to every citizen walking through its doors - for more than 2 million annual visitors.

Who funds Milwaukee Public Library Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF)Sustaining Support$99,778
Lynde and Harry Bradley FoundationTo Support General Operations$75,000
Richard and Ethel Herzfeld FoundationEducation - Ready To Read Program$50,000
...and 29 more grants received totalling $511,146

Personnel at Milwaukee Public Library Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Susan LovernPresident and Chief Executive Officer$0
Ryan E. DanielsExecutive Director$168,669
Jennifer KruegerDirector of Operations
Antoine CarterDirector of Philanthropy
Kristine PetersenDirector of Donor Relations
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Milwaukee Public Library Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,801,869
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$43,535
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$36,199
Net income from fundraising events$-33,728
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,847,875

Form 990s for Milwaukee Public Library Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-19990View PDF
2022-122023-08-07990View PDF
2021-122022-05-12990View PDF
2020-122021-06-29990View PDF
2019-122020-09-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Milwaukee Public Library Foundation

OrganizationLocationRevenue
West Palm Beach Library FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL$702,208
The Company of the Redwood Library and AthenaeumNewport, RI$3,452,323
James V Brown LibraryWilliamsport, PA$2,789,644
Desert Foothills Library AssociationCave Creek, AZ$538,260
Charleston Library Society (CLS)Charleston, SC$1,787,905
Osterhout Free LibraryWilkes Barre, PA$1,650,700
Andrew Carnegie Free LibraryCarnegie, PA$1,592,212
Newport Beach Public Library FoundationNewport Beach, CA$3,624,509
Blue Hill Public LibraryBlue Hill, ME$1,073,983
Nantucket AtheneumNantucket, MA$3,628,612
Data update history
November 2, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 26, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
October 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Stella H Jones Foundation
September 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $11,997 from American Online Giving Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsLibraries and archivesCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
814 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Metro area
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
County
Milwaukee County, WI
Website URL
supportmpl.org/ 
Phone
(414) 286-3784
IRS details
EIN
39-1610233
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1988
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B70: Libraries, Library Science
NAICS code, primary
51912: Libraries and Archives
Parent/child status
Independent
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