State Name of Organization Focus Mission Statement Legal Status Net Assets Alabama n/a support the effectiveness of the Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum in their task of Friends of the Alaska State Library, collecting, preserving, and interpreting Alaska's rich and diverse cultural heritage for present and Alaska Archiv es and Museum State Library future generations. 501(c)(3) $131,762 Arizona n/a Arkansas n/a The California State Library Foundation is the independent philanthropic partner of the California State Library in strengthening information resources which enrich the social and cultural California California State Library Foundation State Library heritage of California and its people. 501(c)(3) $6,149,708 Colorado n/a Friends of Connecticut Libraries is a statewide support group whose members believe libraries are essential. FOCL exists to promote library enrichment by helping Friends groups support their Connecticut Friends of Connecticut Libraries All libraries libraries through education, advocacy, training and resources. 501(c)(3) -- Delaware Friends of Delaware Libraries All libraries Library Advocacy for libraries in the State of Delaware. (Per tax returns.) 501(c)(3) $5,033 The Friends are concerned citizens and motivated volunteers who:
Work towards preservation, expansion and promotion of Florida's documentary history. Florida Friends of the State Library & Archiv es State Library PromoteTo create the an State informed Library statewide & Archives voice of for Florida. Georgia’s libraries through a grassroots network of 501(c)(3) $6,255 citizens who communicate the value of libraries as essential community services Georgia Friends of Georgia Libraries All libraries To strengthen the ability of local Friends organizations to support their libraries 501(c)(3) $3,643 The Friends of the Library of Hawai'i exists to promote and support Hawai‘i's public libraries.
Mission Statement
The primary objectives of the Friends of the Library of Hawai'i shall be: To assist in maintaining free public libraries in the State of Hawai'i. To increase the facilities of the public library system of Hawai‘i by securing materials beyond the scope of the ordinary library budget. To award continuing education and scholarship grants. To focus attention on all public libraries. To encourage and accept by bequest or gift, donations of books, manuscripts, money, and other Hawai'i Friends of the Library of Hawai'i All libraries appropriate material that can enrich the cultural opportunities available to the people of Hawai‘i. 501(c)(3) $4,279,779 Idaho n/a Illinois n/a the support, enhancement, and promotion of activities of the Indiana State Library, their programs and collections, and to aid in the development of programs benefiting individuals and Indiana Indiana State Library Foundation State Library libraries throughout the state. 501(c)(3) $3,622,242 Iowa n/a To encourage and support new and existing local Friends groups, to facilitate the exchange of Kansas Friends of Kansas Libraries All libraries useful information among organizations of Friends, and to advocate for excellent library services. 501(c)(3) $5,598 supporting public libraries across Kentucky. Our mission is two-fold: to advocate for libraries on the national, state, and local levels; and to provide support for the formation and success of Kentucky Friends of Kentucky Libraries All libraries local Friends chapters. 501(c)(3) -- Louisiana Library and Book Festiv al Louisiana Foundation State Library No official mission statement found 501(c)(3) $665,154
State Library Foundations 1 of 4 The Friends of the Maine State Library support the program goals and objectives as defined by the Maine State Library. In doing so, The Friends will help to increase the use of the Library through public awareness and programming; advocate for consistent and meaningful State Maine Friends of the Maine State Library State Library funding of the Library; and to provide private funding opportunities that advance the library’s 501(c)(3) -- Citizens for Maryland Libraries was formed for these purposes: Create greater public awareness of the need for and services of libraries of all kinds. Promote laws to provide improved support to libraries. Foster, promote, and help local library friends and support groups. Prepare Fact sheets on library support issues and friends, letting citizens know what they can do to help. Serve as a sounding board for citizens of Maryland on library issues. Seek private funds to supplement libraries. Cooperate with Maryland Library AssociationExternal web site - The State's professional group. Produce a Newsletter on library activities around the State. Maryland Citizens for Maryland Libraries All libraries Promote recognition of volunteer library leadership through its awards. 501(c)(3) $0 – Provide leadership on issues of regional, state and national concern to libraries. – Encourage and assist in the formation and continued growth of Friends of Libraries. – Enhance the effectiveness of Friends of Libraries. – Create a network for sharing information among Friends of Libraries. – Promote awareness on library issues and advocate for state funding to libraries through the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Massachusetts Friends of Libraries All libraries – Assist Friends of Libraries in hosting roundtable discussions on important subjects. 501(c)(3) $3,058 No information No official mission statement found found -- Massachusetts Friends of the State Library State Library 1. To support Friends working on behalf of Michigan libraries 2. To serve as an information resource for Friends' groups. -- Michigan Friends of Michigan Libraries All libraries The3. To Minnesota be advocates Association for libraries of Library at the Friendsstate level. connects Friends of Library organizations, 501(c)(3) provides valuable resources to support their work, and is a strong voice for Friends of Library Minnesota Minnesota Association of Library Friends All libraries groups and libraries throughout Minnesota. 501(c)(3) -- Mississippi Friends of Mississippi Libraries, Inc. All libraries No official mission statement found 501(c)(3) -- Missouri n/a Nebraska n/a Nev ada n/a New Hampshire n/a n/a (possibly used to exist as Friends of New Jersey the New Jersey State Library) The New Mexico Library Foundation will support identified needs of New Mexico libraries. We will do this by providing grants to libraries to build and maintain their collections, update New Mexico New Mexico Library Foundation All libraries information access technology and enhance library programs. 501(c)(3) $156,521 through public education and advocacy. We work with state government, library systems, local libraries, and individuals to strengthen library services for all the people of New York State. New York Friends of the New York State Library State Library Everyone is welcome to join The Friends. 501(c)(3) $309,239 by encouraging and assisting the formation, growth, and development of Friends of The Library Friends of North Carolina Public groups in North Carolina and by providing the means for Friends to exchange ideas, information North Carolina Libraries All libraries and experiences. 501(c)(3) -- North Dakota n/a Ohio n/a Oklahoma Friends of Libraries in Oklahoma All libraries The mission of FOLIO is to strengthen libraries in Oklahoma through Friends of Libraries. 501(c)(3) -- Oregon n/a
State Library Foundations 2 of 4 The mission of the Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries is to:
Persuade public officials that libraries are essential community services Pennsylv ania Citizens for Better Collaborate with other library associations, agencies and community groups Pennsylv ania Libraries All libraries Be a voice for improved library funding and appropriate legislation 501(c)(3) $50,275 improve the quality of life for Rhode Islanders by supporting libraries of all kinds. Through advocacy, education, and public awareness activities, COLA works to help improve library -- Rhode Island RI Coalition of Library Adv ocates All libraries servicesTo help foster,throughout create, the and state. support local friends of the library groups, and to provide a means for 501(c)(3) these groups to work together for the betterment of library service in South Carolina.
To serve as a resource for local friends groups.
To promote wider knowledge and use of libraries as cultural and information centers for individuals and groups.
To support improved library education in South Carolina. -- South Carolina Friends of South Carolina Libraries All libraries The South Carolina State Library Foundation supports and advocates for libraries and literacy 501(c)(3) awareness by fostering collaborations with public and private partnerships that enhance lifelong South Carolina South Carolina State Library Foundation All libraries learning for all patrons and South Carolinians. 501(c)(3) $16,548 South Dakota n/a FOTL is a volunteer organization of individuals and groups dedicated to supporting Tennessee Tennessee Friends of Tennessee Libraries All libraries libraries and local Friends of Library groups. (Per tax returns.) 501(c)(3) $17,216 The Friends of Libraries & Archives of Texas is a statewide nonprofit organization chartered to support libraries and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, located on the grounds of our State Capitol. We believe that libraries are keys to the preservation of Texas’ history. We welcome all generations to join us as we invest in Texas’ libraries through literary awareness events, grants, school programs and book festivals celebrating continued education and Texas’ rich documentary heritage. We support special archival exhibits at the State Library and Friends of Libraries and Archiv es of Archives, which holds millions of historic artifacts — from rare maps and films to historic letters. Texas Texas All libraries The Friends also provides opportunities to volunteer for statewide literary events and fundraisers, 501(c)(3) $3,552 Utah n/a Foundation (VPLF) was created with the mission of providing grants to Vermont public libraries as established by The Vermont Legislature. Each year the VPLF awards numerous grants to Vermont Vermont Public Library Foundation All libraries public libraries around the state. 501(c)(3) $256,620 The Library of Virginia Foundation was founded in 1984 to advocate for and provide public and private support of the Library of Virginia and its mission. A significant bequest from Annabelle Cox McAllister provided the funds to establish the Foundation, which is a private 501(c)(3) organization that receives grants, bequests, and donations from individuals, corporations, foundations and other organizations in support of the Library.
The Library of Virginia Foundation is dedicated to promoting cultural and historical literacy Virginia The Library of Virginia Foundation State Library throughout the commonwealth. The Foundation reaches out to both adults and children in 501(c)(3) $2,952,273
State Library Foundations 3 of 4 The purpose of the Friends of the Washington State Library is to support and promote growth of the Washington State Library and its involvement in the community. We are convinced that excellent library service is important to everyone, and cannot be achieved without support from the community
Our activities will include:
►Sponsoring culturally enriching exhibits, discussion groups, awards and publications
► Encouraging statewide in-person and online volunteerism that supports and promotes No information Washington Friends of the Washington State Library State Library continuing programs, special events, resources and services of the State Library found -- West Virginia n/a Wisconsin n/a Wyoming n/a
State Library Foundations 4 of 4