Kent Library Association is located in Kent, CT. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (B70) the organization is classified as: Libraries, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Kent Library Association employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kent Library Association 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 12/2022, Kent Library Association generated $494.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $364.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.6% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF THE KENT LIBRARY ASSOCIATION IS TO PROVIDE THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT THE KENT MEMORIAL LIBRARY ACCOMPLISHES AND ADHERES TO ITS MISSION OF ENRICHING THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING MATERIALS, PROGRAMS,AND SERVICES TO ENCOURAGE READING, LEARNING,AND IMAGINATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
KENT MEMORIAL LIBRARY CIRCULATES ADULT BOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS, MUSIC CDS, AND DVDS. THE LIBRARY CIRCULATES CHILDRENS BOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS, MUSIC CDS, AND DVDS. THE LIBRARY PARTICIPATES IN AN INTERLIBRARY LENDING PROGRAM WHERE THE KENT LIBARY LOANS RESOURCES AND BORROWS RESOURCES FOR THEIR PATRONS. IN ADDITION TO CIRCULATING MATERIALS, THE LIBRARY OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES, FROM MUSIC AND STORY PROGRAMS FOR THEIR YOUNGEST PATRONS, TO LECTURES, BOOK GROUPS, ART SHOWS AND MORE FOR ALL OTHER AGE GROUPS. THE LIBRARY HOLDS PROGRAMS ON PREMISES AND AT MANY OFF-SITE LOCATIONS, BASED ON NEED AND INTEREST.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Julie Saxton Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dana Slaughter Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jee Mee Kim Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ruth Omeara Directorbook Sale Liaison | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Eric Roper Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ellen Gutierrez Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $109,155 |
Fundraising events | $70,150 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $126,344 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $43,467 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,740 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $349,116 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $8,632 |
Investment income | $20,981 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,553 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $87,637 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $26,185 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $494,020 |
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. | $68,775 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,510 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $128,857 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,140 |
Payroll taxes | $17,576 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,575 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,663 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $32,560 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $39,044 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,882 |
Insurance | $14,627 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $364,587 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $315,573 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $81,778 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $198,697 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $870,669 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $79,235 |
Total assets | $1,545,952 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,993 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $62,500 |
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 | $67,493 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,196,262 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $282,197 |
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 | $1,545,952 |