TY 2014 Form 990

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(1) CARLA CHRISTOFFERSON........................................................................ CHAIR	2.00 .......................	X	X
(2) GWEN MILLER........................................................................ VICE-CHAIR	2.00 .......................	X	X
(3) CRAIG BURGER........................................................................ TREASURER	2.00 .......................	X	X
(4) DEBRA ALBIN-RILEY........................................................................ SECRETARY	2.00 .......................	X	X
(5) NADIA ALLAUDIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(6) ROBERT ALVARADO........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(7) BETSY APPLEBAUM........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(8) GREG BETTINELLI........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(9) ANN BOYD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(10) BRENDON CASSIDY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(11) ERIC CHAVES........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(12) ROBERT CHICK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(13) JAMES CLARK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(14) THOMAS CRAHAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(15) ROBERT DAWSON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(16) GARRETT DEVINE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(17) MARK EASTON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(18) MONA EHRENREICH........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(19) AMANDA FAIREY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(20) TOM GEISER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(21) MARK HANDLER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(22) DEAN HANSELL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(23) NANCY HARAHAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(24) MICHAEL HART........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(25) MARK HUTCHINS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(26) CATHERINE HUTTO-GORDON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(27) DARREN JACKSON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(28) MICHAEL JONES........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(29) JUDITH KAMINS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(30) PATRICIA KAO........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(31) BRIAN KAUFMAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(32) MICHAEL KELLEY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(33) ALLEN KIRSCHENBAUM........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(34) ANDREW KNOX........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(35) MAI LASSITER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(36) MIKE LINDSEY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(37) ELLEN LIPSON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(38) ATTICA LOCKE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(39) TERYL MURABAYASHI........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(40) NICOLE NEEMAN BRADY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(41) LIN OLIVER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(42) JOHN PEER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(43) SHARON RISING........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(44) DAVE ROSENBLUM........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(45) LOUISA SHIPNUCK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(46) RACHEL SMALL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(47) SHARON TOMKINS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(48) JC WILEMAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(49) MASAHIKO MATT YAMAGUCHI........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(50) JOHN F SZABO........................................................................ CITY LIBRARIAN	2.00 .......................	X		0	0
(51) ERIC GARCETTI........................................................................ MAYOR OF LOS ANGELES	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(52) KENNETH BRECHER........................................................................ PRESIDENT	50.00 .......................	X	X	370,000	55,780
(53) REBECCA SHEHEE........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT	60.00 .......................		X	179,417	16,825
(54) THERESA MORRISON........................................................................ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	60.00 .......................		X	129,275	20,180

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
OASIS TECHNOLOGY 601 DAILY DR OXNARD,CA93011	STAFFING FOR PROGRAM SERVICES	857,849
TUTORCOM PO BOX 200599 PITTSBURGH,PA15251	ONLINE TUTORING SERVICE	272,800
BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA CASH RECEIVING FILE 55331 LOS ANGELES,CA90074	HEALTH INSURANCE	171,533
GALECENGAGE LEARNING PO BOX 95501 CHICAGO,IL60694	ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA SERVICES	164,495

2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 4

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.	(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ....
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............
4	Benefits paid to or for members ....
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	776,864	290,422	75,357	411,085
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages ....	2,826,569	2,397,381	176,841	252,347
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	43,559	22,892	12,740	7,927
9	Other employee benefits .......	101,102	59,373	36,626	5,103
10	Payroll taxes ...........	127,775	63,332	33,055	31,388
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........	36,500		36,500
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	92,210		92,210
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ....	11,289		11,289
12	Advertising and promotion ....	368,843	354,915	13,928
13	Office expenses .......	145,592		67,091	78,501
14	Information technology ......	13,987	10,182	3,805
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........
17	Travel ............	45,459	38,932	6,527
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	6,779		6,779
23	Insurance ..............	3,698		3,698
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	SEMINARS, EXHIBITS, AND	818,348	818,348
b	EVENTS	349,687	244,010		105,677
c	LIBRARY BOOKS	101,210	101,210
d	COMPUTER EQUIPMENT	73,969	73,281	688
e	All other expenses	262,792	262,792
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	6,206,232	4,737,070	577,134	892,028
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
	1	Cash–non-interest-bearing .............	698,418	1	733,492
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........	52,677	2	188,608
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........	1,750,024	3	1,139,843
4	Accounts receivable, net .............		4
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ..................
			5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
			6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............		7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............	117,608	8	95,831
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........		9
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	481,775
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b	264,567	86,814	10c	217,208
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........	36,020,646	11	36,355,239
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....	1,030,365	12	957,828
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....		13
14	Intangible assets ...............		14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........	517,921	15	478,232
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......	40,274,473	16	40,166,281
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........	87,089	17	90,552
18	Grants payable .................		18
19	Deferred revenue ................	527,500	19	389,942
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..		21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........	614,589	26	480,494
		Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............	18,935,337	27	18,537,038
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	9,988,246	28	9,710,036
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........	10,736,301	29	11,438,713
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	39,659,884	33	39,685,787
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	40,274,473	34	40,166,281

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES

Employer identification number

95-4368250

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross

receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of

its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses

acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations .............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2010	(b) 2011	(c) 2012	(d) 2013	(e) 2014	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....	3,466,692	3,541,123	7,276,399	5,186,308	5,922,813	25,393,335
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	3,466,692	3,541,123	7,276,399	5,186,308	5,922,813	25,393,335
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..						3,336,548
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						22,056,787

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2010	(b) 2011	(c) 2012	(d) 2013	(e) 2014	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	3,466,692	3,541,123	7,276,399	5,186,308	5,922,813	25,393,335
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	716,137	745,323	765,856	945,678	664,315	3,837,309
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support Add lines 7 through 10.						29,230,644

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

2,429,556

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2014 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

75.460 %

Public support percentage for 2013 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

71.850 %

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33 1/3% support test—2014. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2013. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

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10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2010	(b) 2011	(c) 2012	(d) 2013	(e) 2014	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2010	(b) 2011	(c) 2012	(d) 2013	(e) 2014	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2014 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2013 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2014 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2013 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

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33 1/3% support tests—2014. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2013. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations....

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (a) its supported organizations; (b) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations; or (c) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part II of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9(a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9(a)) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of IRC 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.

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Part V – Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

1. Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by .035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6
7	Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2014	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2014
1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause required--see instructions)
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
a From 2009.......X
b From 2010.......X
c From 2011.......X
d From 2012.......X
e From 2013.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2014 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2009 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2014 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a From 2010.......X
b From 2011.......X
c From 2012.......X
d From 2013.......
e From 2014.......

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization

THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES

Employer identification number

95-4368250

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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Name of organization THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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Name of organization THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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Name of organization
THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES

Employer identification number

95-4368250

Part III

Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet

$
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES

Employer identification number

95-4368250

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements .......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ..................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ....................	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................ SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X .............................. SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII .......

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	b (c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....	34,451,439	29,865,748	24,641,986	25,284,722	21,535,825
b	Contributions ........	995,870	600,000	2,850,000
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	242,130	4,947,605	3,214,095	306,425	4,328,897
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........	1,038,180	961,914	840,333	949,161	580,000
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	34,651,259	34,451,439	29,865,748	24,641,986	25,284,722

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

48.000 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

33.000 %

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

19.000 %

The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................
b	Buildings ................
c	Leasehold improvements ............
d	Equipment ................	481,775	264,567	217,208
e	Other .................
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......				217,208

Schedule D (Form 990) 2014

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)		(b)Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment		(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability		(b) Book value
Federal income taxes









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

Schedule D (Form 990) 2014

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	6,884,431
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-273,579
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	160,592
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	-17,371
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-130,358
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	7,014,789
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a	92,210
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	-583,914
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	-491,704
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	6,523,085

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	6,858,528
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities ..........	2a	160,592
b	Prior year adjustments ..............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	583,914
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................			2e	744,506
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	6,114,022
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a	92,210
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	92,210
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	6,206,232

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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PART V, LINE 4:	THE FOUNDATION'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT A VARIETY OF PURPOSES INCLUDING LITERACY, EDUCATION, AND HUMANITIES.
PART X, LINE 2:	THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND CALIFORNIA FRANCHISE TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND CORRESPONDING CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTIONS. THE FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT BENEFIT OF A TAX POSITION, SUCH AS ITS FILING STATUS AS TAX-EXEMPT, ONLY AFTER DETERMINING THAT THE RELEVANT TAX AUTHORITY WOULD MORE LIKELY THAN NOT SUSTAIN THE POSITION FOLLOWING AN AUDIT. THE FOUNDATION IS SUBJECT TO POTENTIAL INCOME TAX AUDITS ON OPEN TAX YEARS BY ANY TAXING JURISDICTION IN WHICH IT OPERATES. THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES IS THREE YEARS AND FOR CALIFORNIA PURPOSES IS FOUR YEARS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	CHANGES IN VALUE OF CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS -17,371.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	LIBRARY STORE EXPENSES -583,914.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	LIBRARY STORE EXPENSES 583,914.
SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 1E	THE LFLA HAS A BOARD APPROVED INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO POLICY STATEMENT IN PLACE FOR APPROPRIATING ENDOWMENT EXPENDITURES RANGING FROM 4% TO 6% OF THE GENERATED EARNINGS FROM THE ENDOWMENT FUND. THIS YEAR, THE FOUNDATION APPROPRIATED 4% (1,038,180) FROM THE UNRESTRICTED AND TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED ENDOWMENTS TO SUPPORT AND FUND THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS.

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES

Employer identification number

95-4368250

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form 990-EZ

filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

Yes

If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










Total .................

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 AWARDS DINNER (event type)	(b) Event #2 YOUNG LITERATI TOASTS (event type)	(c) Other events 1 (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . .	656,465	138,679	109,656	904,800
2	Less: Contributions . .	594,890	121,996		716,886
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . .	61,575	16,683	109,656	187,914
4	Cash prizes . . .
5	Noncash prizes . .		0
6	Rent/facility costs . .	2,499	9,087		11,586
7	Food and beverages .	46,824	55,433		102,257
8	Entertainment . . .		710		710
9	Other direct expenses .	61,799	2,718	51,447	115,964
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ...........				230,517
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)...........				-42,603

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

(a) Bingo

(b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo

(c) Other gaming

(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

Gross revenue . . . .

Cash prizes . . . .

Non-cash prizes . . .

Rent/facility costs . . .

Other direct expenses . .

Volunteer labor . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ......... right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? ............

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? .................

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activities conducted in:

The organization's facility ......................

13a

An outside facility ........................

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? ......................................

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? ............................

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information (see instructions).

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES

Employer identification number

95-4368250

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Schedule J (Form 990) 2014

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1KENNETH BRECHERPRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	250,000 ............................... 0	120,000 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	7,800 ............................... 0	47,980 ............................... 0	425,780 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
2REBECCA SHEHEEVICE PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	144,417 ............................... 0	35,000 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	4,504 ............................... 0	12,321 ............................... 0	196,242 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference

Explanation

PART I, LINE 1A

TRAVEL FOR REBECCA RICKMAN (PRESIDENT'S FAMILY MEMBER) WAS ONLY PAID IN REGARDS TO THE SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR'S AGREEMENT WITH THE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION EXECUTED AN AGREEMENT WITH REBECCA RICKMAN ON MAY 20, 2014 TO PERFORM SPECIALIZED TEMPORARY SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH EXECUTIVE PRODUCING THE LFLA'S ODYSSEY'S FESTIVAL SEASON (LASTING SEVERAL MONTHS) OF PROJECTS. THIS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR ALSO WAS SUBJECT TO AND FOLLOWED THE FOUNDATION POLICY FOR REIMBURSEMENTS AND ALL CHECKS WERE SIGNED BY THE BOARD CHAIR AND/OR THE TREASURER.

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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES

Employer identification number

95-4368250

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .	X	8	76,796	FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( CRYSTAL AWARDS )	X	1	660	FMV
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that

it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used

for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part II

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART I, COLUMN (B):	AMOUNT IN COLUMN 3 REPRESENTS NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS.

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES

Employer identification number

95-4368250

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETS WITH THE RETURN PREPARERS TO REVIEW THE DRAFT 990, ASK QUESTIONS, AND SUGGEST REVISIONS (USUALLY AT THE JANUARY BOARD/COMMITTEE MEETINGS). THE DRAFT 990 IS SENT TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS. THEY ARE INVITED TO SPEAK WITH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND TAX PREPARERS, IF THEY SO WISH. THE CFO AGAIN REVIEWS THE 990 (USUALLY IN MARCH OR APRIL) WITH REVISIONS, IF ANY, BEFORE FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED TO EVERY DIRECTOR ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE POLICY APPLIES TO VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AS DEFINED IN THE FOUNDATION'S BYLAWS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE FOUNDATION WITH A SIGNIFICANT DECISION-MAKING ROLE IN THE AFFAIRS OR OPERATIONS OF THE FOUNDATION. THE DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY RELATIONSHIPS THAT MAY LEAD TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND MUST SIGN AND RETURN THE POLICY EVERY YEAR. A CONFLICT IS DETERMINED AND REVIEWED AT THE BOARD LEVEL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	AN AD HOC COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT. THE COMMITTEE SURVEYS MANY OTHER COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS CONSULTS INDEPENDENT FIRMS TO DETERMINE A FAIR COMPENSATION. THE AMOUNTS DETERMINED ARE THEN TAKEN TO THE 12 MEMBER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL. IN 2012-2013, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HIRED LASNIK-BROIDA CONSULTANTS, INC. TO CONDUCT A COMPENSATION REVIEW WHICH WAS COMPLETED IN THE SUMMER OF 2013 (FY 2013-2014) AND A REPORT ISSUED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS WELL AS THE FORM 990 AND THE IRS DETERMINATION LETTER ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE, WWW.LFLA.ORG, UNDER THE "ABOUT" SECTION, UNDER "NEWSROOM/DOCUMENTS" SECTION OF THE WEBSITE AND LOOK FOR "AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND "IRS FORM 990 AND "IRS DETERMINATION LETTER". THOSE DOCUMENTS, AS WELL AS OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE MAIN OFFICE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 8; PART VIII, LINE 1F; PART X, LINE 3	2015 BEQUEST DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015, THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES RECEIVED A RESTRICTED BEQUEST, FROM THE ESTATE OF EDWARD F. GARCIA, TOTALING $692,412 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY'S SPANISH AND FRENCH COLLECTIONS. THIS LONG TIME DONOR WAS AN ADVOCATE OF THE FOUNDATION AND HE NAMED THE FUND AFTER HIS MOTHER: ESTELLA FREGOSO DE GARCIA ENDOWMENT FUND. 2015 ENDOWMENT ESTABLISHED DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015, THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES RECEIVED A GIFT TO ESTABLISH THE DEAN HANSELL ENDOWMENT OF $10,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY'S ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM. SUBSEQUENT TO FISCAL YEAR END, THIS DONOR MADE ANOTHER GIFT OF $10,000 FOR A TOTAL OF $20,000. 2014 BEQUEST DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES RECEIVED A RESTRICTED BEQUEST, FROM THE ESTATE OF SUZANNE E. ARAN, TOTALING $423,048 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING ALOUD. THIS DONOR WAS AN ADVOCATE OF THE FOUNDATION'S SIGNATURE LITERACY SERIES, ALOUD. 2014 ENDOWMENT ESTABLISHED DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES RECEIVED GIFTS TO ESTABLISH THE FOLLOWING: 1. THE CLARE PATTERSON-HUTTTO ENDOWMENT OF $250,000 WAS ESTABLISED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY'S LIVE HOMEWORK HELP PROGRAM. 2. THE SHARON OXBOROUGH ENDOWMENT OF $50,000 WAS ESTABLISED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE FOUNDATION'S SIGNATURE LITERACY SERIES, ALOUD. 3. THE LYNN STRASBURG MILLER ENDOWMENT OF $50,000 WAS ESTABLISED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY'S STUDENT ZONES PROGRAM. THESE GIFTS ARE PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED AND ONLY EARNINGS FROM THESE FUNDS ARE DESIGNATED TO SUPPORT THESE PROGRAMS. 2014 ADDITIONAL BEQUEST DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES RECEIVED AN ADDITIONAL UNRESTRICTED GIFT OF $250,000 FOR THE VICTORIA E. FOOTE ENDOWMENT WHICH TOTALS $3,100,000. THE BOARD DESIGNATED THE ENTIRE AMOUNT TO A SEPARATE ENDOWMENT FUND WHICH WILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING CAPACITY, STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS, AND LEVERAGING PHILANTHROPY. THIS DONOR WAS AN ADVOCATE FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CARED DEEPLY ABOUT THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF LOS ANGELES.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 7	OTHER SALARIES AND WAGES ALSO INCLUDE ADULT LITERACY COORDINATORS, COMPUTER AIDES, AND ALL STAFF NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT PROGRAM SERVICES WITHIN THE 72 BRANCHES OF THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	CHANGES IN VALUE OF CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS -17,371.
FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 10B	COST OF GOODS SOLD INCLUDES ALL COSTS OF OPERATING THE LIBRARY STORE.
990, PART IX, LINE 12	MARKETING AND PROMOTIONAL COSTS OF $368,843 INCLUDE ADVERTISING AND COLLATERAL MATERIALS FOR PROGRAMS OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC SUCH AS SIGNAGE, POSTERS, FLYERS, BOOKMARKS, BROCHURES, BOOK BAGS, AND GAME BOARDS, DISTRIBUTED THROUGH SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND BRANCH LIBRARIES.
FORM 990, PART VIII, LINES 10A AND 10B, PART XI, LINE 4B AND PART XII,	LIBRARY STORE ON WHEELS DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES OPENED THE LIBRARY STORE ON WHEELS IN DECEMBER 2012 TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE LIBRARY STORE, BROADEN ITS CUSTOMER BASE, AND MAKE ITS UNIQUE BRAND OF LITERARY GIFTS AND GOODS ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS ACROSS THE REGION/LIBRARY SYSTEM. SINCE ITS LAUNCH, IT HAS RAISED THE PUBLIC PROFILE OF LFLA, AS WELL AS THE SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILE OF BOTH LFLA AND LAPL.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

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8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	5,186,308	5,922,813
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	33,216	43,648
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	1,076,940	638,851
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	-206,306	-82,227
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	6,090,158	6,523,085
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	3,360	0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	3,191,303	3,875,869
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 892,028
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	2,295,380	2,330,363
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	5,490,043	6,206,232
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	600,115	316,853
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	40,274,473	40,166,281
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	614,589	480,494
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	39,659,884	39,685,787

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,889,770 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	INVESTING IN LIFELONG LEARNING - LITERACY IS THE FUNDAMENTAL BUILDING BLOCK TO SUCCESS IN LIFE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO BREAKING CYCLES OF ILLITERACY BY WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS AT ALL 73 LIBRARY LOCATIONS AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND BY HELPING ADULTS IMPROVE THEIR ENGLISH READING AND WRITING ABILITY. FOR THOSE PATRONS WHO ARE NOT AS COMFORTABLE WITH COMPUTERS AS THEY WOULD LIKE TO BE, WE OFFER DEDICATED PART-TIME STAFF WHO ARE HIRED FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO HELP EVERYONE TO NAVIGATE THE LIBRARY'S EXTENSIVE ELECTRONIC RESOURCES, THE BROADER INTERNET, AND TROUBLE-SHOOT HARDWARE PROBLEMS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO OFFERS AN ACCREDITED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA TO THOSE WHO COMPLETED THE CAREER ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY AIMED AT PEOPLE WHOSE WORK AND FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES DO NOT ALLOW THEM TO ATTEND ADULT SCHOOL. WE ALSO RECENTLY EXPANDED THE BREADTH AND DEPTH OF OUR WORKSHOP SERIES TO ENGAGE THE IMAGINATION OF PRESCHOOLERS THROUGH ADULTS WITH SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART, AND MATH PROJECTS: OUR VERY SUCCESSFUL FULL STEAM AHEAD PROGRAM. AND IN 2014-2015, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED ITS SUPPORT OF INTERNAL STAFF DEVELOPMENT AT THE LIBRARY WITH MINI GRANTS FOR INNOVATION PROJECTS AND LAUNCHED A NEW PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE MAJOR PUBLIC HEALTH DISPARITIES IN LOS ANGELES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COUNTY AND NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERS.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,602,203 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 43,648 )
	ENGAGING THE IMAGINATION - PUBLIC LIBRARIES ARE THE KEYSTONE TO A VIBRANT AND ENGAGED CIVIC LIFE. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WE BRING HUNDREDS OF ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING AUTHORS, POETS, JOURNALISTS, ACADEMICS, AND ARTISTS FOR PUBLIC CONVERSATIONS. WE ALSO SEEK TO INSPIRE AND CHALLENGE PEOPLE WITH FREE EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMMING THAT EXPLORE ART AND LITERATURE, THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE OF LOS ANGELES, AND THE VAST COLLECTIONS OF THE LIBRARY. WE INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE LIBRARY'S RESOURCES, SERVICES, AND PROGRAMS THROUGH VARIOUS MEDIA AND OUTREACH ROUTES AS WELL AS BY ENGAGING THE IMAGINATION AND EXPERIMENTING WITH NEW PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE INNOVATION. OUR WORK ALSO PROVIDES RESOURCES TO DIGITIZE PHYSICAL COLLECTIONS NOT ONLY TO PRESERVE THEM BUT ALSO TO MAKE THEM MORE WIDELY ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE INTERNET. THE LIBRARY'S WEBSITE IS INCREASINGLY THE FIRST PORT OF CALL FOR ALL USERS AND NEEDS TO BE CONTINUALLY IMPROVED, RESPONSIVE, AND ACCESSIBLE ON ALL MEDIA DEVICES.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,245,097 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED - HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS USE THE LIBRARY TO COMPLETE SCHOOL ASSIGNMENTS, PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES, CONDUCT RESEARCH, USE LIBRARY RESOURCES, AND HANG OUT. OUR PROGRAMS INSPIRE LEARNING, DISCOVERY, AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES BY PROVIDING ONLINE, ON-DEMAND INDIVIDUAL TUTORING, ACCESS TO COMPUTERS AND FREE PRINTING OF HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS, COLLEGE-PREPARATION WORKSHOPS, PRACTICE SAT/ACT/PSAT EXAMS, SPECIALTY DATABASES, AND MILLIONS OF REFERENCE MATERIALS. OUR PROGRAMS ALSO ENCOURAGE LITERACY BY TEACHING ADULTS THE SKILLS TO ENGAGINGLY READ ALOUD WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH; BY FOSTERING A LIFELONG LOVE OF READING IN A MULTI-GENERATIONAL FASHION; AND BY OFFERING A SERIES OF FUN LITERACY-RELATED ACTIVITIES TO CHILDREN DURING THE SUMMER.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses4,737,070

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	678,692	0	92,785

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512-514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b		834,357
c	Fundraising events....1c		716,886
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e		620,046

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		3,751,524

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$		77,456
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			5,922,813
			Business Code
2a	READING ALOUD PROGRAM		900099	43,648	43,648
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			43,648
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......			664,315			664,315
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties...........
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7,387,945
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7,413,409
c	Gain or (loss)	-25,464
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			-25,464			-25,464
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 716,886 of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
	a		187,914
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		230,517
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			-42,603			-42,603
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a		544,290
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b		583,914
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			-39,624			-39,624
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			6,523,085	43,648	0	556,624

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO SUPPORT THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY.
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3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	52
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	51
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	34
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	10
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	0


				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cash–non-interest-bearing .............			698,418	1	733,492
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			52,677	2	188,608
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........			1,750,024	3	1,139,843
4	Accounts receivable, net .............				4
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ..................
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6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
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7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............			117,608	8	95,831
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........				9
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	481,775
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b	264,567	86,814	10c	217,208
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			36,020,646	11	36,355,239
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			1,030,365	12	957,828
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			517,921	15	478,232
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......			40,274,473	16	40,166,281
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........			87,089	17	90,552
18	Grants payable .................				18
19	Deferred revenue ................			527,500	19	389,942
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............				20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..				21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........				22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..				23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....				24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................				25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........			614,589	26	480,494
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............			18,935,337	27	18,537,038
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........			9,988,246	28	9,710,036
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........			10,736,301	29	11,438,713
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........				30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....				31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds				32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........			39,659,884	33	39,685,787
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........			40,274,473	34	40,166,281