Ramapo Catskill Library System

Organization Overview

Ramapo Catskill Library System is located in Middletown, NY. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (B70) the organization is classified as: Libraries, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Ramapo Catskill Library System employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ramapo Catskill 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 12/2023, Ramapo Catskill Library System generated $5.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.6% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROVIDES COORDINATED SERVICES,GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT TO MEMBER LIBRARIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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RCLS PROVIDES LIBRARY SERVICES TO 47 MEMBER LIBRARIES IN OUR CHARTERED AREA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAN OF SERVICE 2022-2026 APPROVED BY THE DIVISION OF LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT, NYS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. RCLS HAS TWO MAIN SOURCES OF REVENUE: NYS AID TO LIBRARY SYSTEMS AND FEES FROM MEMBER LIBRARIES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES. SERVICES INCLUDE:1) ONLINE AUTOMATED NETWORK SERVICES (ANSER) THAT MANAGES CIRCULATION, BORROWER REGISTRATION, AN ON-LINE CATALOG, INTERLIBRARY LOANS BETWEEN MEMBER LIBRARIES, MID-HUDSON LIBRARY SYSTEM (MHLS) AND SOUTHEASTERN NY LIBRARY RESOURCES COUNCIL (SENLRC), A FIBER OPTIC WIDE-AREA NETWORK LINKING ALL MEMBER LIBRARIES, STATISTICAL REPORTING OF COLLECTION USE AND OTHER RELEVANT DATA AND CATALOGING SERVICES. ANSER IS OPERATED ON A COST RECOVERY BASIS. RCLS ALSO MAINTAINS A CAPITAL FUND FOR ANSER TO SUSTAIN HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE UPGRADES FOR A TEN-YEAR PERIOD.2) A DELIVERY SYSTEM MOVES LIBRARY MATERIALS DAILY BETWEEN MEMBER LIBRARIES AND RCLS WITH A DROP OFF FOR MHLS AND SENLRC USING A FLEET OF SIX VANS.3) CONSULTING SERVICES FOR YOUTH, YOUNG ADULT, ADULT AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS INCLUDING SEVEN NYS CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES, THREE COUNTY JAILS AND ONE FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY ARE PROVIDED BY RCLS PROFESSIONAL STAFF. CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MEMBER LIBRARY STAFF AND TRUSTEES ARE PROVIDED. WORKSHOPS AND ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE ARE PROVIDED FOR NYS PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION GRANT APPLICATIONS AS WELL AS REQUIRED ANNUAL REPORTING BY LIBRARIES TO THE DIVISION OF LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT. RCLS ALSO DISTRIBUTES PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL FOR LIBRARY ACTIVITIES AND ADVOCACY TO PROMOTE LIBRARY SERVICES.INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM-THEIR BIBLIOGRAPHIC DATABASE HAD 2,207,784 TITLES AT DECEMEBER 31,2023.DELIVERY SYSTEM-MAKES 204 STOPS PER WEEK. IN 2023, 59,801 BOXES WERE MOVED CONTAINING 2,692,699 ITEMS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,884,585
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,884,585
Total Program Service Revenue$1,913,031
Investment income $239,133
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
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 $5,057,993

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