Queens Borough Public Library
- Assets
- $110.5m
- Revenue
- $143.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1,646
- Location
- Jamaica, NY
- Founding
- 10/1959
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 11-1904262
Organization Overview
Queens Borough Public Library is located in Jamaica, NY. The organization was established in 1959. According to its NTEE Classification (B70) the organization is classified as: Libraries, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Queens Borough Public Library employed 1,646 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Queens Borough Public 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 06/2021, Queens Borough Public Library generated $143.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $129.8m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.0% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
QUEENS LIBRARY TRANSFORMS LIVES BY CULTIVATING PERSONAL AND INTELLECTUAL GROWTH AND BY BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN FY'21, THE QUEENS BOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFERED FREE ACCESS TO A COLLECTION OF MORE THAN 5 MILLION BOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES, WHICH CIRCULATED OVER 3.7 MILLION TIMES. THE LIBRARY HAD OVER 4.4 MILLION VISITS AT ITS 66 LOCATIONS ACROSS THE BOROUGH. MORE THAN 400 THOUSAND PEOPLE USED THE LIBRARY'S COMPUTERS OR ACCESSED THE WI-FI NETWORK. THE LIBRARY OFFERED OVER 20,000 EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, AND CIVIC PROGRAMS WITH AN ATTENDANCE OF MORE THAN 243 THOUSAND CUSTOMERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dennis Walcott President & CEO | Officer | 30 | $257,956 |
Sung Kim COO & SVP | Officer | 39.2 | $240,936 |
Michael Tragale CFO & SVP | Officer | 38 | $224,174 |
Lawrence Vedilago Vp, Risk Management | 40 | $199,354 | |
Nick Buron Chief Librarian & SVP | Officer | 38.4 | $194,213 |
Justin Deabler ESQ Counsel | 38 | $191,848 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Universal Protection Services Security Services | 6/29/21 | $544,524 |
Bdo Usa Llp Audit & Tax | 6/29/21 | $120,703 |
Queens Truck Repairs Vehicle Repair&maint | 6/29/21 | $119,125 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $985,537 |
| Government grants | $140,189,386 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $24,675 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $141,199,598 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $107,631 |
| Investment income | $336,129 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $5,516 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $566,962 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $143,591,059 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $1,254,073 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $973,759 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $65,612,119 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,449,876 |
| Other employee benefits | $20,709,857 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,346,253 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,299 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $114,615 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $49,700 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $107,485 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,439,911 |
| Advertising and promotion | $220,314 |
| Office expenses | $562,780 |
| Information technology | $5,179,613 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,575,053 |
| Travel | $150,929 |
| 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 | $1,409,736 |
| Insurance | $1,272,471 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $129,759,310 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $31,281 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $43,787,604 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $10,718,178 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $40,526 |
| 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 | $113,185 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $34,551,991 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $21,071,275 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $138,605 |
| Total assets | $110,452,645 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,490,464 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,486,904 |
| 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 | $9,749,200 |
| Total liabilities | $31,726,568 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $78,356,771 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $369,306 |
| 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 | $110,452,645 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Queens Borough Public Library has recieved totaling $500,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: POVERTY RELIEF | $490,000 |
Newyork-Presbyterian-Queens Flushing, NY PURPOSE: support | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $12,310,105 |
| Earnings | $2,814,946 |
| Admin Expense | $163,952 |
| Net Contributions | $12,500 |
| Ending Balance | $14,973,599 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The New York Public Library Astor Lenox And Tilden Foundations New York, NY | $2,215,916,848 | $448,257,647 |
Queens Borough Public Library Jamaica, NY | $110,452,645 | $143,591,059 |
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | $129,763,715 | $43,541,952 |
Pierpont Morgan Library New York, NY | $416,332,166 | $59,153,120 |
Rochester Public Library Rochester, NY | $13,709,813 | $21,920,405 |
Suffolk Cooperative Library System Bellport, NY | $18,374,423 | $17,112,722 |
Smithtown Library Nesconset, NY | $38,994,883 | $15,642,317 |
Allegheny County Library Assoc Pittsburgh, PA | $1,615,297 | $12,970,956 |
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Buffalo, NY | $4,920,940 | $11,835,935 |
The Free Library Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $55,485,474 | $14,690,366 |
Massachusetts Library System Inc Marlborough, MA | $7,404,141 | $11,793,761 |
Ferguson Library Stamford, CT | $21,910,876 | $11,228,846 |