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Home My WebLink About2026-01-28; Library Board of Trustees; 03; Semi-Annual Donation ReportMeeting Date: Jan. 28, 2026 To: Library Board of Trustees From: Suzanne Smithson, Library & Cultural Arts Director Staff Contact: Debbie Jo McCool, Management Analyst debbiejo.mccool@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2012 Subject: Semi-Annual Donation Report District: All Recommended Action Receive the semi-annual donation report for the first six months of fiscal year 2025-26. Executive Summary The semi-annual donation report identifies monetary donations deposited into the library’s gifts & bequests special revenue fund and general fund, designated donation requests, and donation activity over time. The presentation will highlight donations received during the first half of FY 2025-26 (July to December 2025). Explanation & Analysis None. Fiscal Analysis The donations reported for this period augment the Library & Cultural Arts department's operating budget, allowing the purchase of library materials and the continuation of library programs and services for the community that otherwise might not be possible. Next Steps None. Environmental Evaluation The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by CEQA Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to report on the semi-annual donations is an organizational or administrative government activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Any subsequent action or direction stemming from the proposed action LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jan. 28, 2026 Item #3 Page 1 of 3 Staff Report may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA or CEQA Guidelines. Exhibits 1.Semi-annual donation report Jan. 28, 2026 Item #3 Page 2 of 3 Donations Received - July 1 to Dec. 31, 2025 Value Category Amount Contributors $.01 - $99 $234.09 7 $100 - $249 $225.00 2 $250 - $499 $300.00 1 $500 - $999 $500.00 1 $1000 - $4,999 $4,739.00 4 > $5,000 $60,810.99 1 Totals: $66,809.08 16 Donation Designations Non-Specified:$2,709.09 Specified:$64,099.99 $500.00 Books $2,789.00 Genealogy & Carlsbad History Program $60,810.99 Homebound Program supplies & services Total $66,809.08 1st Half of Fiscal Year FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 July $1,070.00 $555.00 $53.25 $0.00 $387,156.89 $0.47 August $50.00 $95.00 $105.00 $70,010.40 $100.01 $5.00 September $50.00 $55.00 $5,140.13 $100.00 $0.00 $532.00 October $250.00 $50.00 $51.00 $121.00 $105.00 $0.00 November $1,250.00 $51.00 $1,056.00 $3,002.00 $3,099.99 $50.00 December $3,350.00 $2,774.00 $5,189.00 $1,364.44 $1,205.00 $66,221.61 Total $6,020.00 $3,580.00 $11,594.38 $74,597.84 $391,666.89 $66,809.08 2nd Half of Fiscal Year Jan. to June 30 Totals $50,460.22 $4,632.83 $3,471.09 $29,265.05 $31,969.44 Fiscal Year One-Time Donation Totals $56,480.22 $8,212.83 $15,065.47 $103,862.89 $423,636.33 $66,809.08 Source: Finance Enterprise - L&CA (General Fund) & (Special Revenue - Library Gifts & Bequests), 1454018 (Gammon) Support Agencies Annual Funding FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 Friends of the Carlsbad Library (FOL) $ 65,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 Carlsbad Friends of the Arts (FOA) $ 35,000 $ 35,000 $ 25,000 Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation (CLAF) $ 105,000 $ 165,000 $ 195,116 Total $ 205,000 $ 300,000 $ 320,116 Notes: FY 2023-24, August 2023, Received one-time donation of $70,000 from George & Constance Krell FY 2024-25, July 2024, Received one-time donation of $387,114.89 from Joyce Gammon Trust Estate FY 2025-26, December 2025, Received 2nd donation of $60,810.99 from Joyce Gammon Trust Estate 1/20/2026 Support agency donations are reported during budget period. City of Carlsbad Library Semi-Annual Donation Report Period Ending December 31, 2025 Totals Fiscal Activity Exhibit 1 Jan. 28, 2026 Item #3 Page 3 of 3 (_ City of Carlsbad Semi-Annual Donation Report Debbie Jo McCool, Management Analyst Library & Cultural Arts Department Jan. 28, 2026 1 CARLSBAD CITY LI RARY {city of Carlsbad PRESENTATION OVERVIEW •Report Specifics •Donations Received •Donation Designations •Comparison Over Time •Donation Recognition •Questions 2 ITEM 3: Donations {city of Carlsbad REPORT SPECIFICS •Includes monetary gifts with or without specific designations – July 1 to Dec. 31, 2025 •Funding from support organizations 3 ITEM 3: Donations {city of Carlsbad DONATIONS RECEIVED Value Ranges Range Totals # Contributors $.01 - $99 $234.09 7 $100 - $249 $225.00 2 $250 - $499 $300.00 1 $500 - $999 $500.00 1 $1,000 - $4,999 $4,739.00 4 > $5,000 $60,810.99 1 TOTALS $66,809.08 16 4 ITEM 3: Donations ( City of Carlsbad .00 DONATION DESIGNATIONS Non-Specified: $2,709.09 Specified: $64,099.99 5 $66,809.08 $2,709.09 $500.00 $2,789.00 $60,810.99 – Non-specified – Purchase books – Genealogy & Carlsbad History – Homebound Program ITEM 3: Donations WJ {city of Carlsbad 6Unspecified DONATION DESIGNATIONS LIBRARY ACCESSORIES PROGRAM ACCESSORIES ITEM 3: Donations {city of Carlsbad 7Specified DONATION DESIGNATIONS GENEALOGY & CARLSBAD HISTORY Subscriptions / Materials HOMEBOUND SERVICES BOOKS ITEM 3: Donations I THE MARRIAGE PORTRAIT ~ Maggie O'Farrell This large type book was purchased with funds from the Joyce Gammon Trust -d\ .... -d\ ■ i111 M O 0 L A R G 0 U R I s < N T I {city of Carlsbad 8Specified DONATION DESIGNATIONS PERCUSSION GARDEN ITEM 3: Donations City of Carlsbad COMPARISON OVER TIME Notes: FY 2023-24, August 2023, One-time $70,000 donation, George & Constance Krell FY 2024-25, July 2024, One-time $387,114.89 donation, Joyce Gammon Trust Estate FY 2025-26, December 2025, One-time $60,810.99 donation, Joyce Gammon Trust Estate 9 $0 $5 $532 $- $50 $66,222 $- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000 July August September October November December July to December 2025 Monthly Activity ITEM 3: Donations $392,000 $389,500 $387,000 $384,500 $72,500 $70,000 $67,500 $65,000 $12,500 $10,000 $7,500 $5,000 $2,500 0 FY 2020-21 D ember July to ec .. Year Act1v1ty Year vs . $74,598 $3,580 ■ FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 $391,667 FY 2024-25 $66,809 - FY 2025-26 {city of Carlsbad SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS ANNUAL DONATIONS Organizations FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 Friends of the Carlsbad Library (FOL)$65,000 $100,000 $100,000 Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation (CLAF)$105,000 $165,000 $195,116 Carlsbad Friends of the Arts (FOA)$35,000 $35,000 $25,000 TOTAL $205,000 $300,000 $320,116 10 ITEM 3: Donations II ( City of Carlsbad 11Specified ANNUAL DONATION DESIGNATIONS •Schulman Auditorium cultural programming •Library materials •Programs and services at Library Learning Center •Exhibits at William D. Cannon Art Gallery •And more ….. •TGIF Concert series •Art activities •And more ….. •Children, teens and technology programming •Carlsbad Reads Together •Summer Reading Program •Winter Reading Challenge •Exploration HUB supplies •Books, publications, eBook & audiobook and steaming services • And more ..... ITEM 3: Donations CARLSBAD FRIENDS 10:E ARTS {city of Carlsbad DONATION RECOGNITION Carlsbad Municipal Code 2.08.100 “Delegation of authority to accept donations” <$5,000 •City Manager accepts donations on behalf of the city •Department staff will acknowledge and recognize the donors for their gifts •Donors will receive a thank you letter from department director •If requested, a bookplate will be placed in items purchased with a donation to celebrate a special occasion or remember a loved one •Donors can be recognized on the department’s webpage for donations > $250 (Bronze, Silver & Gold levels) >$5,000 •Includes all recognition as listed in above category •City Council acceptance through staff report/resolution •Optional – donor may receive public recognition at a City Council meeting 12 ITEM 3: Donations { City of Carlsbad LIBRARY & CULTURAL ARTS DONORS 13 Visit: https://library.carlsbadca.gov/our-library/support-us/library-donors > $5,000 = $1,000 to $4,999 = $250 to $999 ITEM 3: Donations Thank You to Our Li bra ry & Cu ltu ra I Arts Donors eedba ck • Sh a re & Boo!k m airk Font Size: a • Thank you t o the generous organizations and community members who haves I pported Libra ry & Cultural Arts prog rams and serv ices. Their donations provide a gift to the whole comm nity and are used to promote the department 's mission to pirovide community members of all ages with convenien t access t o high qua lity resources and services to inform and emich i1111div idual and community life. Gold Level + Silver Level + Bronze Level + Learl"I how you can SUP-P-Ort the Car lsbad City Library today. {city of Carlsbad Thank You 14 ITEM 3: Donations { City of Carlsbad