Friends of the Hennepin County Library

Mission Statement

As Hennepin County Library’s fundraising partner, FHCL builds awareness, appreciation and support for our world class library.

Impact and Programs

Accomplishments As the library's nonprofit fundraising partner, FHCL builds library awareness and appreciation through compelling storytelling and raised $2,005,000 in 2021 for library strategic priorities, including workforce development, community outreach, youth development and the world class collection. Pen Pals is the highly acclaimed, longest running literary series in the Twin Cities featuring award-winning, best-selling authors who speak on their life and work as writers. In 2021, 5,200 people attended in-person and virtual livestream or on-demand recordings of this series. The Talk of the Stacks lecture series authors focus on contemporary literature and culture across an array of social, economic and global topics. 4, 505 individuals attended five virtual programs in 2021. Three additional author/book club events were attended by 2,438 people. 1,400 printed event guides were distributed to in-person audiences and 1,817 accessed virtual event guides. More than 29, 980 print newsletters were distributed. 50+ email communications were sent to 18,465 e-news subscribers; social media followers (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) grew to 10,840 subscribers, and FHCL website access grew to 73,149 visitors.
Current Goals In 2022, FHCL has committed to raising $2,200,000 supporting library priorities of Community Outreach which extends resources and opportunities beyond the physical library, Youth Development empowering the next generation, Workforce Development training and building the workforce of tomorrow, and the World-class Collection by expanding access to books, music, and e-resources. The Pen Pals and Talk of the Stacks author series will continue to engage audiences and build awareness and appreciation of the library. Additional donor engagement opportunities will be considered as COVID-19 pandemic restrictions continue to lift.
Community or Constituency Served FHCL primarily supports Hennepin County Library. Together, FHCL and HCL envision a library that ensures every person has the opportunity and resources to read, graduate, engage, work and learn.
Geographic Area Served FHCL primarily serves the 41 locations and patrons of Hennepin County Library, which is located in Hennepin County of Minnesota. Additionally, Friends of Hennepin County Library serves patrons living beyond the county border who access supported materials and programs virtually.

Reports & Finances

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Major Program Expenses
Library Support:
$2,293,605
Pen Pals:
$301,177
Public Awareness and Donor Engagement:
$452,171
3 Year Average Expenses
Program Services
$2,285,778
75.4%
Management
$156,856
5.2%
Fundraising
$590,909
19.5%
Unrestricted Net Assets
End of Year:
Beginning of Year:
Difference:
2021
$6,235,079
$3,558,153
$2,676,926
2020
$3,558,153
$3,106,325
$451,828
2019
$3,106,325
$1,655,876
$1,450,449

Notes from the Council

Organization Last Reviewed on 07/19/2022

This date is representative of when we completed our initial Accountability Wizard® nonprofit review, and provided the organization with their results. This review is good for three years from the date provided
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Address:
300 Nicollet Mall, Suite N290
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: 612-543-8100

General Information

Alternative Name: FHCL, Friends of HCL
EIN: 36-3579536
Principal Staff: Kristi Pearson
Number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTE): 10
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Number of Clients: 12,000+
Ruling Year: 1989

Board

Board Chair: Julie Allinson
Number of Board Members: 14
Board Meetings with Quorum: 5
Average Member Attendance: 12.4

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