Western New York Library Resources Council is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1968. 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, Western New York Library Resources Council employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western New York Library Resources 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, Western New York Library Resources Council generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 6 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, Western New York Library Resources Council has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $229,868. 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:
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WESTERN NEW YORK LIBRARY RESOURCES COUNCIL IS A MEMBER-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS LIBRARIES BUILD CONNECTIONS WITH EACH OTHER, LIBRARY USERS AND THE LARGER COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GENERAL LIBRARY SUPPORT OPERATIONS.
REGIONAL AUTOMATION PROGRAM - TO IMPROVE ACCESS AND INFORMATIONAL SERVICES TO AREA LIBRARIES.
HOSPITAL LIBRARY SERVICE PROGRAM - TO IMPROVE ACCESS AND INFORMATIONAL SERVICES TO AREA HOSPITALS.
DOCUMENTARY HERITAGE PROGRAM - TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO HISTORICAL AND ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS. (NO ACTIVITY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020) EXPENSES - 0 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0 REVENUE - 0 MEDICAL INFORMATION SERVICES PROGRAM - TO IMPROVE HOSPITAL LIBRARY ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND HEALTH INFORMATION. EXPENSES - 49,240 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 49,240 REVENUE - 0 ASK US 24/7 PROGRAM - TO PROVIDE 24 HOUR, SEVEN DAY A WEEK VIRTUAL REFERENCE SERVICES TO MEMBER LIBRARIES AND LIBRARY SYSTEMS. EXPENSES - 58,478 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0 REVENUE - 63,347 ------ ------ ------ TOTALS FOR OTHER PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: EXPENSES 107,718 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 49,240 REVENUE 63,347 ======= ====== ======
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jan Dekoff Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Cecelia Fuoco Vice-Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Erickson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kristine Kasbohm President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Dan Albertson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Donna Berryman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $886,894 |
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 | $886,894 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $263,563 |
Investment income | $3,211 |
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 | $1,173,456 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $43,371 |
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. | $133,216 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $391,338 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $46,478 |
Other employee benefits | $37,719 |
Payroll taxes | $37,744 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,722 |
Fees for services: Other | $21,428 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $17,367 |
Information technology | $10,251 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $84,916 |
Travel | $2,889 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,554 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,034 |
Insurance | $3,816 |
All other expenses | $36,981 |
Total functional expenses | $1,064,603 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $168,172 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $780,307 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $136,879 |
Accounts receivable, net | $65,514 |
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 | $46,708 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $43,941 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $448,459 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $6,391 |
Total assets | $1,696,371 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $110,044 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $270,436 |
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 | $119,412 |
Other liabilities | $50,511 |
Total liabilities | $550,403 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,145,968 |
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 | $1,696,371 |
Over the last fiscal year, Western New York Library Resources Council has awarded $26,315 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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SUNY BUFFALO PURPOSE: BFLO NEWS REFORMAT | $10,000 |
Lockport, NY PURPOSE: DIGI NIAGARA FALLS G | $8,315 |
Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: DIGI OF ARCHIVAL NEW | $8,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Western New York Library Resources Council has recieved totaling $1,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Peter & Elizabeth C Tower Foundation Tr Getzville, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
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 |