FRIENDS OF MANITOWOC PUBLIC LIBRARY
FRIENDS OF MANITOWOC PUBLIC LIBRARY
EIN: 47-1535782
as of November 2023
as of November 13, 2023
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Manitowoc Public Library Summer Reading Program
The Summer Reading Program is geared toward nurturing literacy among children, teens, and adults throughout the summer months. The Friends of Manitowoc Public Library are the primary sponsors of this critical program, funding programs and reading incentives.
Where we work
External reviews

Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The Friends of Manitowoc Public Library seeks to support Manitowoc Public Library and its mission, particularly by nurturing literacy in the community.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
The Friends of Manitowoc Public Library determines worthy fundraising efforts through their partnership with the Library, then generates revenue by seeking donations and holding used book sales.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Financials
Financial data
FRIENDS OF MANITOWOC PUBLIC LIBRARY
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: 2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Revenue | |
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Contributions, Grants, Gifts | $0 |
Program Services | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Special Events | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $14,345 |
Expenses | |
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Program Services | $10,585 |
Administration | $0 |
Fundraising | $0 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Other Expenses | $0 |
Total Expenses | $14,963 |
FRIENDS OF MANITOWOC PUBLIC LIBRARY
Balance sheetFiscal Year: 2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Assets | |
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Total Assets | $33,475 |
Liabilities | |
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Total Liabilities | $0 |
Fund balance (EOY) | |
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Net Assets | $33,475 |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Public Services Manager, Manitowoc Public Library
Karen Hansen
Volunteer Coordinator, Manitowoc Public Library
Therese Horstketter
There are no officers, directors or key employees recorded for this organization
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
FRIENDS OF MANITOWOC PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board of directorsas of 05/08/2023
Board of directors data
Sherry Ewert
Sherry Ewert
Bill Golembeski
Barb Herrmann
Barb Koch
Alice Kosloski
Christine Shebesta
Mary Davis
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 ? No -
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? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No