Southern Tier Library System
- Assets
- $3.8m
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 34
- Location
- Painted Post, NY
- Founding
- 06/1960
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 16-0836935
Organization Overview
Southern Tier Library System is located in Painted Post, NY. The organization was established in 1960. As of 12/2023, Southern Tier Library System employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southern Tier 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, Southern Tier Library System generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SOUTHERN TIER LIBRARY SYSTEM STRENGTHENS AND SUPPORTS EXCELLENT LIBRARY SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - MAINTAINS THE ONLINE INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM SOFTWARE THAT ENABLES RESIDENTS TO USE STARCAT, THE ONLINE REGIONAL LIBRARY CATALOG. AS A RESULT, RESIDENTS CAN USE COMPUTERS AT HOME, SCHOOL OR WORK TO SEARCH FOR, REQUEST AND EVEN DOWNLOAD MATERIALS OWNED BY ANY PUBLIC LIBRARY IN THE FIVE-COUNTY REGION. SOUTHERN TIER LIBRARY SYSTEM ALSO PROVIDES MEMBER LIBRARIES WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE USE OF HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, NETWORK SECURITY, WEBSITE SUPPORT, TRAINING LABS AND THE PERIPHERALS USED TO ACCESS SOUTHERN TIER AUTOMATED SERVICES. THIS ASSISTANCE MAKES POSSIBLE INTERNET ACCESS TO RESIDENTS ON IN-LIBRARY COMPUTERS AND THROUGH WIRELESS ACCESS.
OUTREACH - PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO SPECIAL CLIENT POPULATION GROUPS. LOANS LARGE PRINT LIBRARY BOOKS AND AUDIO BOOKS TO ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES AND SMALL RURAL LIBRARIES. PURCHASES BOOKS AND MAGAZINES FOR INMATES AT COUNTY JAILS. COORDINATES PROGRAMS FOR LIBRARIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AGENCIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND NON-PROFITS. ADMINISTERS GRANTS TO LOCAL LIBRARIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. PURCHASES LIBRARY BOOKS FOR INMATE POPULATIONS AT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND COORDINATES DELIVERY OF LIBRARY MATERIALS FROM LOCAL LIBRARIES.
MEMBER SERVICES - ADMINISTERS GRANTS AND MATERIALS FOR MEMBER LIBRARIES. RECEIVES AND DISTRIBUTES STATE AID AND STATE GRANTS. APPLIES FOR ADDITIONAL GRANTS AND ADVOCATES FOR COUNTY FUNDING. SELECTS, NEGOTIATES PRICES OF, AND PURCHASES SUPPLIES, BAR CODE LABELS AND BAR CODE READERS, AUDIO BOOKS, COMPUTERS, PERIPHERALS, SOFTWARE AND OTHER ITEMS ON BEHALF OF MEMBER LIBRARIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brian Hildreth Executive Director | Officer | 37.5 | $118,118 |
Kathy Green President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Lynnette Decker Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Louise Richardson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Sisi Barr Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Richard Ahola Trustee | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Aft Mechanical Building Updates | 12/30/22 | $142,470 |
Elmira Structures Inc Building Updates | 12/30/22 | $648,275 |
Schuler-haas Electric Corp Building Updates | 12/30/22 | $141,869 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,703,846 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $270,294 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,974,140 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $536,943 |
| Investment income | $431 |
| 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 | $2,901,095 |
| 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. | $178,851 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $89,425 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $835,157 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $79,916 |
| Other employee benefits | $204,965 |
| Payroll taxes | $79,165 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $925 |
| 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 | $29,737 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,940 |
| Office expenses | $8,454 |
| Information technology | $198,423 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,280 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $40,647 |
| Interest | $2,577 |
| Payments to affiliates | $596,818 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $205,445 |
| Insurance | $14,699 |
| All other expenses | $13,045 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,869,401 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,313 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $936,550 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $122,850 |
| 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 | $85,891 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,811,843 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $866,634 |
| Total assets | $3,831,081 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $188,956 |
| 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 | $112,177 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $516,634 |
| Total liabilities | $817,767 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,868,530 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $144,784 |
| 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 | $3,831,081 |