Westchester Library System
- Assets
- $6.8m
- Revenue
- $7.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 45
- Location
- Elmsford, NY
- Founding
- 09/1966
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-1882114
Organization Overview
Westchester Library System is located in Elmsford, NY. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (B70) the organization is classified as: Libraries, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Westchester Library System employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Westchester Library System 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 12/2021, Westchester Library System generated $7.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.4% per year over the past 7 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
THE MISSION OF WESTCHESTER LIBRARY SYSTEM (WLS) IS TO EMPOWER LIVES AND COMMUNITIES BY CONNECTING PEOPLE IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY WITH THE RESOURCES, SERVICES AND PROGRAMS AVAILABLE THROUGH WLS AND THE MEMBER LIBRARIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TECHNOLOGY - THE ORGANIZATION ENCOURAGES THE COORDINATION AND SHARING OF RESOURCES AMONG MEMBERS, PROVIDES AND SUPPORTS THE TECHNOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE USED BY MEMBER LIBRARIES, OFFERS STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR ORGANIZATION AND MEMBER LIBRARY STAFF, AND PROVIDES ADVOCACY AT THE LOCAL, COUNTY, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS TO IMPROVE AWARENESS OF FUNDING FOR LIBRARIES.
PUBLIC SERVICE - WESTCHESTER LIBRARY SYSTEM (WLS) PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES TO ITS MEMBER LIBRARIES AND THE PUBLIC. THE PUBLIC PROGRAMS OFFERED ARE OPEN TO ALL, WITH A FOCUS TO SERVE UNDERSERVED AND MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS INCLUDING TEENS, SENIORS, THE RECENTLY INCARCERATED AND THE LITERACY CHALLENGED. THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES TO AND ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF THESE GROUPS WLS PROGRAMS CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, LITERACY, EDUCATION, AND ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES. IN SERVING ITS MEMBER LIBRARIES WLS BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE LIBRARY COMMUNITY AND LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, PROMOTE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGE AND EMPOWER THE PUBLIC THEY SERVE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Terry Kirchner Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $206,474 |
Robert Caluori CFO | Officer | 35 | $138,432 |
Wilson Arana It Manager | 35 | $118,749 | |
Elise Burke Executive Assistant | 35 | $111,763 | |
Joe Maurantonio Manager Of Special Project | 35 | $109,967 | |
Karen Zevin Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Dell Marketing Computer Hardware | 12/30/21 | $318,172 |
Cablevision Lightpath Inc Telecommunications Services | 12/30/21 | $348,017 |
Midwest Tape Econtent Provider | 12/30/21 | $277,492 |
All Island Delivery Service | 12/30/21 | $429,672 |
570 Taxter Rent & Maintenance | 12/30/21 | $352,958 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,410,890 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $265,447 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,676,337 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,820,801 |
| Investment income | $2,069 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $421 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,508,558 |
| 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. | $442,971 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $316,087 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,002,808 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $283,899 |
| Other employee benefits | $574,197 |
| Payroll taxes | $306,597 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,402 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $312,519 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $332,274 |
| Travel | $2,053 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $22,246 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $204,367 |
| Insurance | $25,658 |
| All other expenses | $691,180 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,943,919 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,685,745 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $709,204 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $292,070 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $206,860 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $91,887 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $431,569 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $329,803 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,037,903 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $2,000 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,787,041 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $841,006 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $7,200 |
| 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 | $5,138,476 |
| Total liabilities | $5,986,682 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $485,984 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $314,375 |
| 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 | $6,787,041 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Westchester Library System has awarded $65,188 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Diego, CA PURPOSE: CREATIVE AGING PROJECT | $10,515 |
Colorado Springs, CO PURPOSE: CREATIVE AGING PROJECT | $10,000 |
Jamaica, NY PURPOSE: CREATIVE AGING PROJECT | $10,000 |
New Rochelle, NY PURPOSE: PROJECT COORDINATION, IMLS CREATIVE AGING GRANTPROJECT COORDINATION, IMLS CREATIVE AGING GRANT | $8,713 |
Beaverton, OR PURPOSE: CREATIVE AGING PROJECT | $7,500 |
Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: CREATIVE AGING PROJECT | $6,835 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Westchester Library System has recieved totaling $6,429.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: JOB SEARCH TOOLKIT | $5,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $615 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $513 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $301 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Proprietors Of The Boston Athenaeum Boston, MA | $130,203,809 | $11,281,803 |
Nassau Library System Uniondale, NY | $13,078,101 | $10,576,238 |
Bucks County Free Library Doylestown, PA | $22,091,549 | $9,285,989 |
Science History Institute Support Company Philadelphia, PA | $170,290,036 | $11,212,295 |
Publishers International Linking Association Inc Lynnfield, MA | $16,437,833 | $11,352,834 |