Bennington Free Library is located in Bennington, VT. The organization was established in 1966. As of 06/2023, Bennington Free Library employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bennington Free Library is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Bennington Free Library generated $745.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $797.2k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BENNINGTON FREE LIBRARY PROVIDES MATERIALS AND SERVICES THAT WILL MEET THE EDUCATIONAL, INFORMATIONAL, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES IN BENNINGTON, SHAFTSBURY, WOODFORD, POWNAL, AND ARLINGTON, VERMONT
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lynne Fonteneau-Mccann Library Direct. | Officer | 40 | $74,254 |
Norma Mcshane Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
David Newell Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Jon Goodrich Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Patricia J Venti Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Kelley Legacy Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $518,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $210,151 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $92,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $728,651 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,210 |
Investment income | $19,956 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$11,687 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $745,695 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,432 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,432 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $301,047 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $17,599 |
Payroll taxes | $29,891 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,160 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,467 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,713 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $18,627 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $235,226 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,203 |
Interest | $42 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,621 |
All other expenses | $6,354 |
Total functional expenses | $797,226 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $400 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $321,045 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $14,871 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $647,012 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $153,033 |
Total assets | $1,136,361 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,378 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,378 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $715,474 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $419,509 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,136,361 |