North Country Library System
- Assets
- $4.7m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Watertown, NY
- Founding
- 11/1971
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 15-0617698
Organization Overview
North Country Library System is located in Watertown, NY. The organization was established in 1971. 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, North Country Library System employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. North Country 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, North Country Library System generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 9 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.
Since 2015, North Country Library System has awarded 145 individual grants totaling $2,395,980. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE NORTH COUNTRY LIBRARY SYSTEM IS GOVERNED BY THE EDUCATION LAW AND OTHER LAWS OF NYS AND PROVIDES LIBRARY SERVICES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH ITS MEMBER LIBRARIES LOCATED IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, LEWIS COUNTY, ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, AND PARTS OF OSWEGO COUNTY IN NYS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE DELIVERIES, TECHNOLOGY, DATABASE MAINTENANCE, CONSULTING AND TRAINING SERVICES FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES.
PROVIDE GRANTS TO MEMBER LIBRARIES FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS, LIBRARY MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathleen Mantaro President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carolyn Mosier Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Emily Blauvelt Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Bradford Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Keith Caughlin Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerilyn Fairman Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,042,562 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $233,975 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,276,537 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $325,632 |
| Investment income | $5,267 |
| 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 | $2,608,795 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $356,727 |
| 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. | $116,286 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $116,286 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $817,410 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $103,995 |
| Other employee benefits | $188,007 |
| Payroll taxes | $69,790 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,229 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,450 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,663 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $42,350 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $26,184 |
| Travel | $4,302 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $23,742 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $66,974 |
| Insurance | $21,387 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,680,385 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,361 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,887,848 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $18,139 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $13,566 |
| 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 | $558,257 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,196,428 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,690,599 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,398 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $519,360 |
| 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 | $709,246 |
| Total liabilities | $1,269,004 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $2,167,652 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $1,196,428 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $57,515 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,690,599 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, North Country Library System has awarded $157,821 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SALLY PLOOF HUNTER MEMORIAL LIBRARY PURPOSE: MEMBER SUPPORT | $30,554 |
CARTHAGE FREE LIBRARY PURPOSE: MEMBER SUPPORT | $17,928 |
EVANS MILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY PURPOSE: MEMBER SUPPORT | $22,197 |
WILLIAM H BUSH MEMORIAL LIBRARY PURPOSE: MEMBER SUPPORT | $6,596 |
FULTON PUBLIC LIBRARY PURPOSE: MEMBER SUPPORT | $6,047 |
ROSWELL P FLOWER MEMORIAL LIBRARY PURPOSE: MEMBER SUPPORT | $56,541 |