﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2024v5.1" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2025-04-25T09:15:41-07:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2024-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>820467399</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Rudd &amp; Company PLLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>3805 Valley Commons Dr Ste 7</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Bozeman</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MT</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>59718</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2024-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>810405940</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BOZEMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>BOZE</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>4065822400</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>626 EAST MAIN STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>BOZEMAN</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MT</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>59715</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>CHRISTOPHER KIT HEFFNER</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>Treasurer</PersonTitleTxt>
      <SignatureDt>2025-04-25</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>true</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>DANE HANCOCK CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01821031</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>4065853393</PhoneNum>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2024</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="7">
    <IRS990 documentId="IRS990" referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleO" softwareId="24020490" softwareVersionNum="2024v5.1">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>TOM STONECIPHER</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>626 EAST MAIN STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>BOZEMAN</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MT</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>59715</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>4056460</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>BOZEMANLIBRARYFOUNDATION.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1998</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>MT</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TWO-FOLD. WE SEEK TO INCREASE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS OFFERED BY THE BOZEMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY, BENEFITING THE RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS AND ADVOCATES FOR PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SUPPORT OF THE LIBRARY, ACTING AS A CATALYST FOR ATTRACTING PRIVATE FUNDING FROM INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND FOUNDATIONS WHILE WORKING TO REINFORCE OVERALL PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE LIBRARY.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>9</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>9</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>5</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>32</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>3493026</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>807691</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>63012</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>667693</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>7604</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>-7932</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>3563642</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>1467452</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>322876</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>356450</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>172584</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>2579898</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>335602</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>2902774</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>692052</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>660868</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>775400</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>7422934</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>8131634</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>22871</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>20785</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>7400063</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>8110849</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TWO-FOLD. WE SEEK TO INCREASE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS OFFERED BY THE BOZEMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY, BENEFITING THE RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS AND ADVOCATES FOR PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SUPPORT OF THE LIBRARY, ACTING AS A CATALYST FOR ATTRACTING PRIVATE FUNDING FROM INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND FOUNDATIONS WHILE WORKING TO REINFORCE OVERALL PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE LIBRARY.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>207246</ExpenseAmt>
      <Desc>ADULT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, INCLUDING MUSIC ON THE GREEN AND SYMBOZIUM. SERVED 5330.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>64192</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>EARLY LITERACY AND LIFELONG EDUCATION</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>41657</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>BPL FORWARD: RENOVATION OF LIBRARY SPACES.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>12856</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>ENRICHING AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>3373</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>ACCESS FOR ALL: BOOKMOBILE OPERATIONS, FUNDING OF MOBILE HOTSPOTS TO PROVIDE INTERNET ACCESS TO AREA FAMILIES. SERVED 12,098</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>864</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>HEALTH AND WELLNESS: PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE HEALTHY COMMUNITY CONNECTION INCLUDING YOGA, MEDITATION, QI JONG, AND LABYRINTH. SERVED 15 PER CLASS</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>400</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>YOUTH AND EARLY LITERACY: PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT CHILDREN IN ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CAREER READINESS. INCLUDES SUMMER READING,EARLY LITERACY, STEAM ACTIVITIES, AND FAMILY LITERACY OUTREACH PARTNERSHIP WITH FOOD BANK. SERVED 26,125</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>17493</TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>330588</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleA">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleB">true</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="IRSScheduleD">true</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">true</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">true</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">true</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleG">false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleG">true</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleG">false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleJ">true</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>15</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>true</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>5</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>false</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>false</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <Form8282FiledCnt>0</Form8282FiledCnt>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <Form8899Filedind>false</Form8899Filedind>
      <Form1098CFiledInd>false</Form1098CFiledInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>false</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>false</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>9</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>9</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>true</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>true</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>true</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>true</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>true</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <OwnWebsiteInd>X</OwnWebsiteInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>BOZEMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDAT</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>4065822425</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>626 EAST MAIN STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BOZEMAN</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MT</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>59715</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JANAY JOHNSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Executive Dir.</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>136289</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>18886</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TOM STONECIPHER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>President</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ELIZABETH KELLY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHRISTOPHER KIT HEFFNER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Treasurer</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>3.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>RACHEL RUGGLES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DIANA BLANK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CINDY CHRISTIN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Secretary</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARLEY MCKENNA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CONNIE OSTROVSKY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TOM WHYEL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Vice President</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>136289</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>18886</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>1</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>true</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FundraisingAmt>141178</FundraisingAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>666513</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>4586</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>807691</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>358127</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>358127</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp>
      <RoyaltiesRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </RoyaltiesRevenueGrp>
      <NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>2821570</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>2512004</SecuritiesAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>309566</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>309566</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>309566</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>68897</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>141178</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>77004</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>-8107</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-8107</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <NetIncomeFromGamingGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </NetIncomeFromGamingGrp>
      <NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER INCOME</Desc>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>175</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>175</ExclusionAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>175</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1467452</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>659761</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
      <ForeignGrantsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </ForeignGrantsGrp>
      <BenefitsToMembersGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </BenefitsToMembersGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>155175</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>38793</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>46553</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>69829</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <CompDisqualPersonsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </CompDisqualPersonsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>152678</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>53772</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>42305</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>56601</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4378</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1535</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1241</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1602</FundraisingAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>21368</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>8344</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3409</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>9615</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>22851</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6957</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>6682</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>9212</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2696</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2696</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>16000</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>16000</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesProfFundraising>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForServicesProfFundraising>
      <FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>16113</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>183</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>15930</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>30911</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>8087</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>21779</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1045</FundraisingAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>6913</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3373</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3540</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <RoyaltiesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </RoyaltiesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3473</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3473</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <InterestGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </InterestGrp>
      <PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1223</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1223</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>LIBRARY ADVOCACY</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>61500</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>61500</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>LIBRARY RENOVATION</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>47946</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>47946</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>SUPPLIES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>30479</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>26725</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3671</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>83</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>DUES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>26878</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>20032</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>6736</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>110</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>91470</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>53341</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>13642</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>24487</FundraisingAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>692052</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>330588</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>188880</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>172584</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>214711</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>173041</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>22877</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>86802</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>16000</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>136605</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>17184</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>16891</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp>
      <RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp>
      <OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>2453</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>2453</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>6876302</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>7653249</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp>
      <IntangibleAssetsGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </IntangibleAssetsGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>275860</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>65046</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>7422934</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>8131634</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>22871</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>20785</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>22871</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>20785</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3995376</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4590934</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3404687</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3519915</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>7400063</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>8110849</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>7422934</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>8131634</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>775400</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>-49097</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>2500</DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>
      <InvestmentExpenseAmt>-18017</InvestmentExpenseAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>true</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>true</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="IRS990ScheduleA" softwareId="24020490" softwareVersionNum="2024v5.1">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>692674</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>2927111</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>1440622</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>3493026</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>807691</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>9361124</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp>
      <GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>692674</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>2927111</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>1440622</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>3493026</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>807691</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>9361124</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>5843153</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>3517971</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>116335</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>180846</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>153418</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>212128</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>358127</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1020854</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>-3770</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <TotalAmt>-3770</TotalAmt>
      </UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp>
      <OtherIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>3335</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>13565</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>20362</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>9731</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>175</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>47168</TotalAmt>
      </OtherIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>10425376</TotalSupportAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.33740</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.38150</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="IRS990ScheduleB" softwareId="24020490" softwareVersionNum="2024v5.1">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="IRS990ScheduleD" softwareId="24020490" softwareVersionNum="2024v5.1">
      <CYEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>302313</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>32840</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <OtherExpendituresAmt>8384</OtherExpendituresAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>326769</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>323440</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>38904</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <OtherExpendituresAmt>60031</OtherExpendituresAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>302313</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>376220</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>-52780</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>323440</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>330485</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>45735</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>376220</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>294717</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>39031</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <OtherExpendituresAmt>3263</OtherExpendituresAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>330485</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct>0.24000</BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct>
      <PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>0.61000</PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>
      <TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>0.15000</TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>
      <EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>true</EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>
      <EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>false</EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>
      <RelatedOrgListSchRInd>false</RelatedOrgListSchRInd>
      <OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>2453</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>2453</DepreciationAmt>
      </OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
      <TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt>7653249</TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>1479842</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>-49097</NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>
      <DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>2500</DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>
      <OtherRevenueAmt>77004</OtherRevenueAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>30407</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>1449435</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt>18017</InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>18017</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>1467452</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>769056</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <OtherExpensesIncludedAmt>77004</OtherExpensesIncludedAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>77004</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>692052</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>692052</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund.</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE INTENTION OF THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS IS TO PROVIDE A PREDICTABLE STREAM OF FUNDING TO OPERATIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSE - GALA $63227 FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSE - OTHER $13777</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSE - GALA $63227 FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSE - OTHER $13777</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="IRS990ScheduleG" softwareId="24020490" softwareVersionNum="2024v5.1">
      <AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd>false</AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd>
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>LIBRARY GALA</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>190028</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent1Amt>141178</CharitableContriEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>48850</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt>23089</FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt>
        <EntertainmentEvent1Amt>10810</EntertainmentEvent1Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>29328</OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>
        <Event2Nm>OTHER FUNDRAISING EVENTS</Event2Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>20047</GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>20047</GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>13777</OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>210075</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <CharitableContributionsTotAmt>141178</CharitableContributionsTotAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>68897</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>23089</FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>
        <EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt>10810</EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>43105</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>77004</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>-8107</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="IRS990ScheduleJ" softwareId="24020490" softwareVersionNum="2024v5.1">
      <CompensationCommitteeInd>X</CompensationCommitteeInd>
      <Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd>X</Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd>
      <WrittenEmploymentContractInd>X</WrittenEmploymentContractInd>
      <CompensationSurveyInd>X</CompensationSurveyInd>
      <BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>X</BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>
      <SeverancePaymentInd>false</SeverancePaymentInd>
      <SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>false</SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>
      <EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>false</EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>false</CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>false</CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>false</CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>false</CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>
      <AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>false</AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>
      <InitialContractExceptionInd>false</InitialContractExceptionInd>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>JANAY JOHNSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Executive Dir.</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>135201</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>1088</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>18886</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>155175</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="IRS990ScheduleO" softwareId="24020490" softwareVersionNum="2024v5.1">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER WHO THEN REPORTS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD IS REQUIRED TO SIGN AND REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY YEARLY.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE FOUNDATION DIRECTOR. THEY PRESENT THE FINDINGS TO THE FULL BOARD AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING CHANGES TO THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ARTS SALES EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BANK CHARGES: Column (A) - Total = $5785; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $2071; Column (D) - Fundraising = $3714</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BOARD MEETING EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $4943; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $4943; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BOOKMOBILE OPERATING COSTS: Column (A) - Total = $5650; Column (B) - Program Services = $5650; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CONTINUING EDUCATION: Column (A) - Total = $2925; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $2925; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CONTRACT LABOR: Column (A) - Total = $16375; Column (B) - Program Services = $13875; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2500</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DIRECT MAIL COSTS: Column (A) - Total = $13711; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $13711</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DONOR RELATIONS: Column (A) - Total = $476; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $452; Column (D) - Fundraising = $24</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EQUIPMENT: Column (A) - Total = $9144; Column (B) - Program Services = $9144; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FOOD FOR EVENTS: Column (A) - Total = $2099; Column (B) - Program Services = $1946; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $153; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>IN-KIND EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $7086; Column (B) - Program Services = $2598; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $18; Column (D) - Fundraising = $4470</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>LIBRARY BRANCH: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MEMORIAL INSTALLATIONS: Column (A) - Total = $505; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $505; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MISCELLANEOUS: Column (A) - Total = $1703; Column (B) - Program Services = $325; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $1378; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PLEDGE WRITE OFF: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $1265; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $1197; Column (D) - Fundraising = $68</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $19803; Column (B) - Program Services = $19803; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>