Jacksonville, FL

FRIENDS OF THE JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC

EIN 59-1101666

Arts, Culture & Heritage Community Arts & Public Programs

Mission

To encourage support for the Jacksonville Public Library, increase public awareness of library services, and raise funds to enhance library programs, resources, and community services.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About FRIENDS OF THE JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC

Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) organization that raises funds and awareness to enhance services and programs across the Jacksonville Public Library system. The group operates an ongoing used-book bookstore, organizes periodic large-scale book sales, and sells memberships that provide benefits to supporters.

Over the last 2–3 years the Friends have remained active in fundraising and program support for the library system, filing regular IRS Form 990 returns and continuing signature events (including large “Big Bag” book sales and regular bookstore hours). The organization works in partnership with Jacksonville Public Library to provide program funding, materials, and event support while relying primarily on volunteers and membership income to carry out its work.

Notable achievements

Substantial program revenue in FY2024

Delivered significant program-related income in the 2024 fiscal year (program services comprised the majority of reported revenue), providing direct financial support for library programs and services.

Sustained bookstore operations and large-scale sales

Operates a volunteer-run used-book bookstore and organizes recurring large 'Big Bag' sales that serve as major fundraising events and community book-access points, drawing regional shoppers and steady donor support.

Consistent financial stewardship and transparency

Maintained positive net assets and filed timely IRS Form 990 returns in recent years, demonstrating ongoing financial activity and public transparency.

At a glance

Total assets: $220K
Annual revenue: $147K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 59-1101666
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Website: www.fjpl.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with an established tax-exempt history (organization recognized since the 1960s) and publicly available Form 990 filings.

Official friends-group partner of the Jacksonville Public Library system and regularly acknowledged by the library for fundraising and program support.

Longstanding, volunteer-driven community organization known locally for membership-driven support and recurring community book-sale events.

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