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Friends of the Loveland Public Library Foundation Inc

LOVELAND, CO   |  www.friendsofthelovelandlibrary.org

Mission

The Friends of the Loveland Public Library Foundation supports and advocates for the Loveland Public Library and its mission “to inform, enrich and inspire a strong, engaged community”. The Friends generate current and long-term funding through volunteer involvement. Activities include: - Funding and sponsoring library programs and special events for people of all ages, such as Summer Reading Programs, Kevin Cook Nature Series, and technology classes; - Purchasing furniture, materials, and equipment which are beyond the library's regular budget; - Advocating with local government for improved library services and funding; - Fundraising activities, such as the semi-annual used book sales and the Chapter Two Bookstore.

Ruling year info

2003

President (Volunteer)

Cathy Tauchen

Main address

300 N. ADAMS AVE

LOVELAND, CO 80537 USA

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EIN

84-1424591

NTEE code info

Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement (S20)

IRS filing requirement

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

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Programs and results

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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?

Bi-annual Used Book Sales

The Friends of Loveland Public Library used book sales are held twice a year, in the spring and the fall.

The first Friday night of the book sale is a members-only night, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Memberships are available at the door.

We typically have more than 50,000 books in all genres at our sales. We are known regionally for our wide selection of books, outstanding organization, and friendly volunteers. It's a great place to find a bargain and stock up on reading material.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Families

Loveland Loves to Read is our annual One Book, One Community program, now in its 16th year.

Each year, community members come together through the reading and discussion of a common book. In addition to book discussions, a variety of related events are scheduled, including an evening with the author of the current year's selection.

Donations to Loveland Loves to Read help us to engage well-known authors in future years.

Population(s) Served
Adults

This bookstore is located just inside the Loveland Library and staffed by experienced volunteers. Gently-used books for people of all ages are available in a reader-friendly setting, during normal operating hours.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Children and youth

Where we work

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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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.

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

    To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, 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 collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, 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.)

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently

Financials

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Friends of the Loveland Public Library Foundation Inc

Board of directors
as of 01/18/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Cathy Tauchen

Retired

Term: 2019 - 2023

Jon Kindschy

Retired

Denise Bretting

Retired

Vanessa Way

Accountant

Susan Powell

Retired

Moofie Miller

Retired

Nancy Behney

Retired

Felicia Korpi

not sure

Laura Stump

Retired

Board leadership practices

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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? No
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • 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? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 11/30/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

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

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

No data

Transgender Identity

No data

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 11/30/2023

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Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.