THE EVERGREEN PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Mission Statement
The Evergreen Park Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to enhancing the quality and scope of the Evergreen Park Public Library’s resources. We accomplish our mission through fundraising, advocacy, and memorable events that draw people together to celebrate community and share an appreciation for the Library and its works. Public funding can only go so far. The Foundation was established in 2003 to solicit diversified support to supplement property tax-based funding for library programs, community outreach services, materials, technology, and capital improvements. The Foundation Board is comprised of community members from the private and public sector who donate their time and expertise to accomplish the Foundation’s goals. The Evergreen Park Public Library and the Foundation work together to determine where private funds will have the greatest impact.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
Compared with Peers
FY 2025| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
70.0% | 87.0% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
30.0% | 6.6% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
0.0% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
208.1 mo | 18.3 mo |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
0.0% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
83.6% | 81.6% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
69.5% | 10.7% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59K | $18K | $313K | 70.0% | 0 |
| 2023 | $250K | $33K | $217K | 70.0% | 0 |
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