Free Library Of New Hope & Solebury is located in New Hope, PA. The organization was established in 1950. 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, Free Library Of New Hope & Solebury employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Free Library Of New Hope & Solebury 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, Free Library Of New Hope & Solebury generated $363.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $295.1k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
GENERAL LIBRARY SERVICES (INCLUDING CLASSIC BOOKS)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FREE LIBRARY OF NEW HOPE AND SOLEBURY IS A PA FORWARD GOLD STAR LIBRARY THAT HAS PROVIDED EXCELLENT LIBRARY SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC FOR OVER 100 YEARS. USERS ARE GRANTED FREE AND EQUAL ACCESS TO A LARGE COLLECTION OF CHILDREN'S AND ADULT BOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS, DVDS, NEWSPAPERS, AND MAGAZINES. ADDITIONALLY, THE LIBRARY OFFERS A NON-TRADITIONAL COLLECTION OF AN ONLINE E-LIBRARY, BUSINESS AND CONSUMER DATABASES, MUSEUM PASSES, PRELOADED TABLETS, KINDLES AND S.T.E.A.M. KITS. FREE WIRELESS ACCESS AND PUBLIC USE COMPUTERS AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING PROGRAMMING FOR ALL AGES ROUND OUT THE OFFERINGS. AS A MEMBER OF THE BUCKS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM, THE LIBRARY HAS RECIPROCAL BORROWING PRIVILEGES WITH OTHER AREA LIBRARIES AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY, WHICH ENHANCES ITS USER SERVICES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION. A PROFESSIONAL STAFF PROVIDES REFERENCE GUIDANCE, READER'S ADVISORY SERVICES AND COMPUTER ASSISTANCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Connie Hillman Director | Officer | 40.5 | $70,000 |
Doug Brindley President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Joanne Reszka Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John Schuster Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Liz Jordan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Deirdre Alderfer Board Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $3,832 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $229,298 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $96,595 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $329,725 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,193 |
Investment income | $27,327 |
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 | $363,142 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $70,379 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,595 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $89,052 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $757 |
Payroll taxes | $12,927 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $350 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,419 |
Office expenses | $9,834 |
Information technology | $2,816 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $18,122 |
Insurance | $6,573 |
All other expenses | $9,205 |
Total functional expenses | $295,077 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,377 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $192,821 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $10,564 |
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 | $781,117 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,581,647 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,571,526 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,622 |
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 | $9,622 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,354,969 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $206,935 |
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 | $2,571,526 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Free Library Of New Hope & Solebury has recieved totaling $27,665.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Bucks County Free Library Doylestown, PA PURPOSE: SUPP FIN SUPPORT | $18,617 |
Ge Foundation Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $4,000 |
Haley Foundation New Hope, PA PURPOSE: OPERATING FUNDS | $3,500 |
Kerr Family Foundation New Hope, PA PURPOSE: NO RESTRICTIONS | $1,000 |
Pearl Family Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $250 |
Bbla Foundation Inc New Hope, PA PURPOSE: NO RESTRICTIONS | $200 |
Beg. Balance | $129,641 |
Earnings | $17,429 |
Other Expense | -$5,700 |
Ending Balance | $141,370 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Prince Georges County Memorial Library System Largo, MD | $19,703,287 | $35,335,320 |
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | $129,763,715 | $43,541,952 |
Public Library Association Of Annapolis And A A Co Inc Annapolis, MD | $38,305,116 | $29,732,836 |
Pierpont Morgan Library New York, NY | $416,332,166 | $59,153,120 |
Rochester Public Library Rochester, NY | $13,709,813 | $21,920,405 |
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 |