Adams County Library System
- Assets
- $12.4m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $4.2m
- Employees
- 46
- Location
- Gettysburg, PA
- Founding
- 05/1961
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 23-1352002
Organization Overview
Adams County Library System is located in Gettysburg, PA. The organization was established in 1961. According to its NTEE Classification (B70) the organization is classified as: Libraries, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Adams County Library System employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Adams County 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 12/2020, Adams County Library System generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 1.4% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM PROVIDES FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF ADAMS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA AND PARTICIPATES IN THE ACCESS PENNSYLVANIA STATEWIDE BORROWING PROGRAM. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY DELIVERING A POPULAR MATERIALS COLLECTION, INTERNET ACCESS AND PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES THAT WILL CONNECT PEOPLE TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL ENRICH THEIR LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM (ACLS)PROVIDES LIBRARY FACILITIES AND SERVICES IN SIX LOCATIONS SERVING THE 100,000+ ADAMS COUNTY RESIDENTS. THE ACLS IS DEDICATED TO CONNECTING PEOPLE TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL ENRICH THEIR LIVES THROUGH FREE ACCESS TO MATERIALS, TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING PROGRAMS. THE SYSTEM HEADQUARTERS IN GETTYSBURG PROVIDES MATERIALS, TECHNOLOGY AND ALL OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE LOCATIONS IN BIGLERVILLE, CARROLL VALLEY, LITTLESTOWN AND NEW OXFORD AND SUPPLIES SOME SUPPORT TO THE FEDERATED BRANCH IN EAST BERLIN. AS A FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, THE ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM PROVIDES A PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL COLLECTION OF 124,000 ITEMS. TECHNOLOGY IN THE FORM OF SUBSCRIPTION DATA BASES, ACCESS TO THE INTERNET IN ALL LOCATIONS THROUGH PUBLIC ACCESS COMPUTERS AND PUBLIC WIRELESS ACCESS AND A ROBUST SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES ARE OFFERED VIRTUALLY. EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED SO THAT CHILDREN ENTER SCHOOL WITH THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN ARE OFFERED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING ART MATHEMATICS (STE(A)M) PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS INCLUDE BOOK CLUBS AND COMPUTER ACCESS. BOOK DISCUSSIONS, AUTHOR VISITS, AND LECTURE SERIES. HANDS-ON PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED WITH TAKE AND MAKE KITS TO SUPPLEMENT PROGRAMS FOR PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES. IN 2020, SIXTY-EIGHT VOLUNTEERS OFFERED 3,588 HOURS OF THEIR TIME TO HELP WITH PROGRAMS, TECHNICAL SERVICES, PUBLIC SERVICES AND SERVED ON THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES. NEARLY 500 INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS MADE CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT AND RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF LIBRARY SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laura Goss Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $80,681 |
Jeffrey Cann Finance Mana | Officer | 40 | $63,983 |
Dorothy Puhl President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Sue Cline Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Arthur Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Kiehl Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $15,356 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,667,580 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,240,781 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $183,256 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,923,717 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $169,547 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,923 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$6,141 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,117,931 |
| 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. | $144,664 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $144,664 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,063,192 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $42,637 |
| Other employee benefits | $197,013 |
| Payroll taxes | $88,010 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,082 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,480 |
| Office expenses | $4,747 |
| Information technology | $13,633 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $361,275 |
| Travel | $3,126 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,608 |
| Interest | $686 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $322,193 |
| Insurance | $14,668 |
| All other expenses | $43,391 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,630,231 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $661,462 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $792,095 |
| 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 | $48,808 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,959,669 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $4,224,807 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $11,594 |
| Other assets | $2,726,841 |
| Total assets | $12,425,276 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $92,261 |
| 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 | $941,467 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $287,471 |
| Total liabilities | $1,321,199 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,587,493 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,516,584 |
| 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 | $12,425,276 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Adams County Library System has recieved totaling $142,725.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Adams County Community Foundation Inc Gettysburg, PA PURPOSE: SEE STATEMENT | $123,708 |
R M Hoffman Fam Memorial Tr Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $19,017 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,211,971 |
| Earnings | $118,822 |
| Net Contributions | $255,712 |
| Other Expense | $18,715 |
| Ending Balance | $1,567,790 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Suffolk Cooperative Library System Bellport, NY | $18,374,423 | $17,112,722 |
Reuben Mcmillan Free Library Association Youngstown, OH | $89,698,038 | $21,065,303 |
Smithtown Library Nesconset, NY | $38,994,883 | $15,642,317 |
Allegheny County Library Assoc Pittsburgh, PA | $1,615,297 | $12,970,956 |
Greene County Public Library Xenia, OH | $9,776,484 | $13,108,130 |
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 |
Elyria Public Library Elyria, OH | $12,392,667 | $6,063,469 |
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 |
Ohionet Westerville, OH | $9,473,014 | $8,653,205 |