Rochester Public Library
- Assets
- $13.3m
- Revenue
- $20.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 286
- Location
- Rochester, NY
- Founding
- 06/1992
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 22-3160973
Organization Overview
Rochester Public Library is located in Rochester, NY. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (B70) the organization is classified as: Libraries, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Rochester Public Library employed 286 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rochester Public 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 06/2023, Rochester Public Library generated $20.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.7m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.5%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN LIFE-LONG LEARNING FOR ALL THROUGH EQUAL ACCESS TO INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, GATHERING SPACES AND EXPERT STAFF.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSISTS THE CITY OF ROCHESTER AND MONROE COUNTY IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BY OPERATING THE CENTRAL AND BRANCH LIBRARIES AND PROVIDING CENTRALIZED LIBRARY SERVICES (AUTOMATION, CATALOG, INTERLIBRARY LOAN AND DELIVERY) TO OTHER PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN MONROE COUNTY. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 425,000 ACTIVE LIBRARY CARD HOLDERS IN MONROE COUNTY WITH OVER 5,400,000 ITEMS BORROWED EACH YEAR. THE CENTRAL AND BRANCH LIBRARIES HAVE OVER 780,000 VISITORS EACH YEAR, WITH OVER 1,856,000 ITEMS BORROWED AND ITEMS DELIVERED TO MEMBER LIBRARIES ANNUALLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Hamilton President | OfficerTrustee | 1.4 | $0 |
Glenn A Gardner Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1.4 | $0 |
Ellen Brenner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.4 | $0 |
Donna P Benjamin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.4 | $0 |
Katherine C Baynes Member | Trustee | 1.4 | $0 |
Alinda Drury Member | Trustee | 1.4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $17,299,328 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $350,684 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,650,012 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,453,043 |
| Investment income | $80,162 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $49,335 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $20,237,507 |
| 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. | $263,377 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $44,774 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $9,430,087 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,907,925 |
| Payroll taxes | $741,550 |
| 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 | $11,214 |
| Fees for services: Other | $601,644 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $682,203 |
| Travel | $18,439 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,375 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,382 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $122,871 |
| Total functional expenses | $18,697,697 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,682,950 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,010,715 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,966,739 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,618,107 |
| Total assets | $13,278,511 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,035,280 |
| 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 | $6,664,557 |
| Total liabilities | $7,699,837 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,228,078 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,350,596 |
| 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 | $13,278,511 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Rochester Public Library has awarded $660,200 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CITY OF ROCHESTER PURPOSE: MAINTENANCE OF THE LIBRARY FOR THE DIRECT BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. | $627,200 |
CATHOLIC FAMILY CENTER PURPOSE: TO ASSIST IN THE NEW AMERICANS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. | $33,000 |