Dauphin County Library System
- Assets
- $25.0m
- Revenue
- $9.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 163
- Location
- Harrisburg, PA
- Founding
- 04/1959
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-1352317
Organization Overview
Dauphin County Library System is located in Harrisburg, PA. The organization was established in 1959. According to its NTEE Classification (B70) the organization is classified as: Libraries, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Dauphin County Library System employed 163 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dauphin 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 12/2021, Dauphin County Library System generated $9.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.3% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE LIBRARY BUILDS COMMUNITY AND TRANSFORMS LIVES BY CONNECTING PEOPLE, IDEAS, AND OPPORTUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COLLECTIONS - LENDING OF BOOKS, MAGAZINES, DVDS AND OTHER RESOURCES TO THE LIBRARY'S 135,602 CARDHOLDERS, IS ONE OF THE PRIMARY SERVICES OFFERED BY THE LIBRARY. IN 2021, LIBRARY USERS BORROWED APPROXIMATELY 747,521 ITEMS. OF THIS TOTAL, ADULT AND CHILDREN'S RESOURCE ITEMS WERE BORROWED 399,510 AND 348,011 TIMES, RESPECTIVELY. IN ADDITION, THE LIBRARY SAW 372,305 ONLINE RESOURCE ITEMS VIEWED AND 241,159 E-BOOKS LOANED DURING 2021.
PROGRAMMING AND OUTREACH - PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN ARE A CORE LIBRARY SERVICE. THE IN-LIBRARY AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO ASSOCIATE FUN WITH LEARNING AND READING. IN 2021, THE LIBRARY HAD 1,135 PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH VISITS WITH 26,607 ATTENDEES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IN ADDITION TO THE EVENTS, PROGRAMMING INCLUDED THE ANNUAL SUMMER READING PROGRAM, DESIGNED TO KEEP CHILDREN AND ADULTS ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN READING AND LEARNING OVER THE SUMMER, EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON MATH AND SCIENCE, MOVEMENT AND ART, STEPPING STONES TO MILESTONES, WHCIH IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE EARLY LEARNING BY INTRODUCING NEW PARENTS TO READING WITH THEIR BABY, AND MANY OTHERS.
PUBLIC COMPUTING - FREE ACCESS TO THE INTERNET AND PUBLIC COMPUTING IS ANOTHER CORE SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE LIBRARY. IN 2021, THE LIBRARY OFFERED 160 PUBLIC COMPUTERS (PCS AND LAPTOPS) WHICH WERE USED 49,646 TIMES BY LIBRARY VISITORS DURING 17,377 PUBLIC HOURS. IN ADDITION, LIBRARY CARDHOLDERS PERFORMED APPROXIMATELY TWO MILLION SEARCHES OF THE LIBRARY CATALOG. THE LIBRARY HAD 405,329 SESSIONS OF WI-FI USED IN 2021.
IN ADDITION TO GENERAL LIBRARY SERVICES OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC, THE LIBRARY PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING CORE SERVICES: 1. REFERENCE WHICH MAKES REFERENCE STAFF AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS; 2. THE LIBRARY SERVES AS THE DISTRIC CENTER PROVIDING DELIVERY, REFERNCE SUPPORT AND OTHER LIBRARY SERVICES TO DAUPHIN, CUMBERLAND AND PERRY COUNTIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karen Cullings Executive Director | Officer | 37.5 | $136,344 |
Aaron Grumbling Finance Director | Officer | 37.5 | $131,216 |
Ann Garner President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tara Sheaffer Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrew Enders Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jacquelyn Anderson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $12,802 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $6,698,610 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,628,856 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $184,176 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,340,268 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $91,872 |
| Investment income | $92,691 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $2,299 |
| 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 | $9,527,130 |
| 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. | $282,731 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $230,904 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,357,593 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $131,710 |
| Other employee benefits | $222,466 |
| Payroll taxes | $272,706 |
| Fees for services: Management | $11,290 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,664 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $47,658 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $72,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $43,623 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $55,169 |
| Office expenses | $63,082 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $997,600 |
| Travel | $42,209 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,535,296 |
| Insurance | $53,546 |
| All other expenses | $2,687 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,849,500 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $65,667 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,572,071 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $564,635 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $142,079 |
| 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 | $210,051 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,728,617 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,719,274 |
| Total assets | $25,002,394 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,618,249 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,618,249 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,090,964 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,293,181 |
| 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 | $25,002,394 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Dauphin County Library System has recieved totaling $21,800.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Foundation For Enhancing Communities Harrisburg, PA PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $15,000 |
The Foundation For Enhancing Communities Harrisburg, PA PURPOSE: STEPPING STONES TO MILESTONES | $6,800 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $3,506,576 |
| Earnings | $488,810 |
| Admin Expense | $22,949 |
| Net Contributions | $27,133 |
| Other Expense | $129,091 |
| Ending Balance | $3,870,479 |
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 |