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Bozeman Public Library Foundation

Building Beyond Books

aka Bozeman Library Foundation   |   Bozeman, MT   |  bozemanlibraryfoundation.org

Mission

The Foundation raises funds to increase and enhance the quality of services, programs, and community events offered by the Bozeman Public Library in order to create opportunities that inspire curiosity, exploration, and connection.

Ruling year info

1983

Executive Director

Janay Johnson

Main address

626 E. Main St.

Bozeman, MT 59715 USA

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EIN

81-0405940

NTEE code info

Single Organization Support (A11)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Communication

Blog

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

We believe strong libraries contribute to strong communities by providing a welcoming civic space, free of charge, used by all facets of the population—young and old, rich and poor, conservative and liberal. Public libraries reduce social and economic inequalities. They champion free speech and propel our democratic society. When adequately funded, libraries lay the foundation for literacy and lifelong learning that helps create avenues for safety, health, and economic well-being. We believe communities that invest in social infrastructure (the physical spaces that facilitate interaction) are healthier, safer, more equitable, and less polarized. Libraries serve as important neutral spaces where people can learn, work, and create alongside others outside their usual networks. The Library Foundation’s role is to provide funding to improve library spaces and for a wide range of programs and services, including early literacy, digital equity, wellness, outreach, art, and civil discourse.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

One Book - One Bozeman

One Book - One Bozeman is designed to promote literacy and community building. We encourage all to read the book selection and then join us at various programs and discussions.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Regional artists exhibit monthly in the Bozeman Public Library's Atrium Gallery. All art is for sale and a percentage of the proceeds go to the artist and to the Library Foundation to support this program.

Population(s) Served
Adults

A civil discourse series of moderated forums that encourage the community to examine controversial topics with an open mind while engaging in respectful conversations.

Population(s) Served
Adults

We offer a variety of ways for community members to come together to improve their health for free, including yoga classes, meditation practice, and exercise groups.

Population(s) Served
Adults

The Family Literacy Outreach program provides free books for children through various service points throughout Bozeman, such as the Food Bank, Community Health Partners, Family Promise, and Haven, as well as at the Free Summer Lunch programs held in area parks when school is out.

Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people

We support a wide range of youth programming designed to engage babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and students in activities that promote curiosity and lifelong learning. From early literacy play to teen crafts, we provide equipment and supplies year-round to boost a love of reading.

Population(s) Served
Non-adult children
Families
Non-adult children
Families

Where we work

Videos

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of unique donors

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Other - describing something else

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of Library visitors

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Number of new Library cards issued

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback

Financials

Bozeman Public Library Foundation
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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Bozeman Public Library Foundation

Board of directors
as of 06/30/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Tom Stonecipher

Laura Cunningham

Nicholas Wickes

Kit Heffner

Diana Blank

Tom Stonecipher

Tom Whyel

Cindy Christin

Marley McKenna

Connie Ostrovsky

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 4/12/2023
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Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

Disability