Elting Memorial Library
- Assets
- $3.9m
- Revenue
- $782.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- New Paltz, NY
- Founding
- 06/1976
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 14-1364515
Organization Overview
Elting Memorial Library is located in New Paltz, NY. The organization was established in 1976. As of 12/2022, Elting Memorial Library employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Elting Memorial 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 12/2022, Elting Memorial Library generated $782.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $809.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.9% 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
ELTING IS A COMMUNITY-CENTRIC LIBRARY, OFFERING ACCESS TO A BROAD RANGE OF INFORMATION, DIGITAL AND TRADITIONAL READING AND AUDIO MATERIALS, FREE WI-FI, PERSONALIZED TECHNOLOGY HELP, A LIBRARY OF THINGS, COMPUTERS ON SITE AND TABLETS FOR BORROWING, A THRIVING LOCAL HISTORY ROOM, EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGE GROUPS, ALONG WITH INVITING SPACES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS TO WORK AND MEET. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 56,311 LIBRARY VISITS IN 2021.THE HIRING OF A NEW DIRECTOR IN 2021 BROUGHT AN INFUSION OF FRESH IDEAS AND PROGRAMS, AND A REVAMPED WEBSITE SUPPORTING DIRECT ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND SERVICES. THROUGH THE SITE, PATRONS CAN RESERVE A STUDY ROOM, SIGN UP FOR A LIBRARY CARD, BOOK A TECH HELP SESSION, BORROW MUSEUM AND PARK PASSES AND ACCESS DIGITIZED HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS, DAILY NEWSPAPERS, AND DOWNLOADABLE AND STREAMING BOOKS, VIDEOS AND MUSIC. THERE IS ALSO AN EXTENSIVE CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND PROGRAMS AT THE LIBRARY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COLLECTIONS: ELTING'S MORE THAN 7,500 RESIDENT CARDHOLDERS HAVE AVAILABLE PRINT MATERIALS, EBOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS, STREAMING MUSIC AND MOVIES.THE LIBRARY ALSO HAS A LIBRARY OF THINGS, WHICH INCLUDES HOME AND YARD TOOLS, CAMPING EQUIPMENT, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, YARD GAMES AND TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING INTERNET HOTSPOTS AND TABLETS.ONE OF ELTING'S UNIQUE ASSETS IS THE HAVILAND-HEIDGERD HISTORICAL COLLECTION. HHHC WAS AMONG THE RECIPIENTS OF A $349,000 NEH GRANT FOR THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND DIGITALIZATION OF PRE-CIVIL WAR COLLECTIONS.
CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS: EARLY LITERACY-FOCUSED ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING KITS WITH BOOKS AND MANIPULATIVES, A PARENTING COLLECTION, STEAM-INSPIRED PROGRAMS, TUTORING SERVICES AND AGE-SPECIFIC STORY TIMES ILLUSTRATE THE BREADTH OF PROGRAMMING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. PROGRAMMING FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS INCLUDE TRIVIA NIGHTS, A HALLOWEEN HAUNT IN THE LIBRARY COURTYARD, WINTER-BREAK BOOK CLUBS AND PARTICIPATION IN A REGIONAL BATTLE OF THE BOOKS COMPETITION.THE SPACES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS WERE IMPROVED, WITH PHASED RENOVATION AND REORGANIZATION OF THE CHILDREN'S ROOM, ALLOWING FOR EASIER ACCESS AND INTERACTIONS WITH MORE SEATING AND OPEN FLOOR SPACE. A TEEN AREA WAS CREATED IN ANOTHER SECTION OF THE LIBRARY, WITH FOUR TEEN COMPUTERS, COMFORTABLE SEATING AND STUDY SPACES.
ADULT PROGRAMS: INCLUDE SEVERAL MEET-LOCAL-AUTHOR EVENTS AND POETRY READINGS, TRIVIA NIGHT, PAINT AND SIP, AND A MANDALA PAINTING WORKSHOP. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDED MEDICARE 101 AND DIY BUILD A WEBSITE WORKSHOP. ELTING ALSO PARTICIPATED IN A COMMUNITY-WIDE JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION.THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM INCLUDED AN INCENTIVIZING RAFFLE FOR ADULTS. A WEEKLY KNITTING GROUP AND MONTHLY BOOK CLUB OFFER SOCIAL CONNECTION, AS DO THE POPULAR MOVIE NIGHTS AND THE MUSIC IN THE GARDEN CONCERTS. THE LIBRARY IS ALSO A SITE FOR THE VIBRANT GEOCACHING NETWORK IN NEW PALTZ. OUTREACH TO THE LARGER COMMUNITY INCLUDES A FOOD PANTRY AND A FREE BOOK SHED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Miller President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
June Wheeler Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Hilary Cloos Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rachelle Gibson Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephen Bergstein Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Paul Edlund Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $656,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $99,832 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $755,832 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,338 |
| Investment income | $7,744 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,440 |
| 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 | $782,490 |
| 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. | $83,118 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $44,290 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $310,475 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $40,898 |
| Payroll taxes | $32,356 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $23,509 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $97,357 |
| 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 | $121,587 |
| Insurance | $14,087 |
| All other expenses | $13,999 |
| Total functional expenses | $809,257 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $46,235 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,669,886 |
| 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 | $1,141 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,232,219 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,949,481 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,683 |
| 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 | $29,683 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,749,970 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $169,828 |
| 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 | $3,949,481 |