New York Metropolitan Reference & Research Library Agency
- Assets
- $5.0m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 12/1966
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 13-6210582
Organization Overview
New York Metropolitan Reference & Research Library Agency, operating under the name Metropolitan New York Library Council, is located in New York, 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 06/2021, Metropolitan New York Library Council employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Metropolitan New York Library Council 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, Metropolitan New York Library Council generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Metropolitan New York Library Council has awarded 127 individual grants totaling $1,204,260. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
METRO ADVANCES LIBRARY AND KNOWLEDGE-MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN NEW YORK CITY, WESTCHESTER COUNTY AND BEYOND, THROUGH ACTIVE COLLABORATION, RESOURCE AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING, STRATEGIC PLANNING AND THINKING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ADVOCACY AMONG OUR MEMBERS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR INTERESTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
METRO ASSISTS OVER 212 LIBRARIES (PUBLIC, ACADEMIC, HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CENTER, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS) IN NYC AND WESTCHESTER COUNTY BY: TRAINING LIBRARIANS; DISTRIBUTING GRANT FUNDING FOR TECHNOLOGY, DIGITIZATION, BUYING BOOKS AND ELECTRONIC DATABASES; PROVIDING COURIER/DELIVERY SERVICE; PROVIDING AN INTERACTIVE WEBSITE FOR COLLABORATION AND INFORMATION; AND SUPPORTING THE MISSIONS OF LIBRARIES AND THEIR PARENT INSTITUTIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nathaniel Hill Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $171,575 |
Diego Alberto Pino Navarro Asst. Director, Digital Strategy | 35 | $117,175 | |
Shelly Mohammed Controller | 35 | $112,430 | |
Shannon Mattern President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joshua Greenberg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Greta Byrum Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,100,219 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $85 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,100,304 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $563,508 |
| Investment income | $53,635 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $391,828 |
| 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 | $3,131,720 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $372,234 |
| 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. | $208,419 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,842 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $795,037 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $87,361 |
| Other employee benefits | $92,824 |
| Payroll taxes | $77,466 |
| Fees for services: Management | $6,848 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,640 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $38,450 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,875 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $17,352 |
| Information technology | $222,623 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $139,467 |
| Travel | $28 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $254 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $32,569 |
| Insurance | $22,243 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,312,473 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $550,769 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,526,111 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $95,558 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $46,256 |
| 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 | $7,693 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,724,046 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,950,433 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $183,248 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $4,716 |
| 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 | $25,489 |
| Total liabilities | $213,453 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,736,980 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $4,950,433 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, New York Metropolitan Reference & Research Library Agency has awarded $77,720 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
New York, NY PURPOSE: TECHNOLOGY AND COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT | $22,700 |
Westbury, NY PURPOSE: TECHNOLOGY AND COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT | $10,730 |
Bronx, NY PURPOSE: TECHNOLOGY AND COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT | $8,700 |
Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: TECHNOLOGY AND COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT | $8,530 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: TECHNOLOGY AND COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT | $7,830 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: TECHNOLOGY AND COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT | $7,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that New York Metropolitan Reference & Research Library Agency has recieved totaling $142,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Andrew W Mellon Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SET OF GUIDELINES FOR THE PRESERVATION OF PODCASTS | $142,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $838,240 |
| Earnings | -$838,240 |
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 |