Chester Springs Library is located in Chester Springs, PA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (B70) the organization is classified as: Libraries, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Chester Springs Library employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chester Springs 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 12/2022, Chester Springs Library generated $198.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $194.1k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.5%) 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO SERVE THE AREA BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO MATERIALS, SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE EDUCATION, LIFELONG LEARNING, EARLY LITERACY, LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES, INDIVIDUAL GROWTH, AND CONNECTIONS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT: IN 2022 FUNDS SPENT ON COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT CONTINUED TO REFLECT THE MATERIALS THAT OUR LIBRARY USERS WANTED. THIS INCLUDED PHYSICAL BOOKS, MAGAZINES AND DOWNLOADABLE MATERIAL. BECAUSE WE ARE A SMALL LIBRARY AND SHELF SPACE IS LIMITED, WE RELIED HEAVILY ON DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES IN 2022. ITEMS WERE CHOSEN BASED ON PATRON REQUESTS, POPULARITY, CURRENT HOLDS RATIOS, TRENDS, CALENDAR EVENTS, LOCAL INTERESTS, BEST SELLER LISTS, LOCAL SCHOOL CURRICULUM, NEW RELEASES, AND/OR AVAILABILITY. THESE ARE THE AREAS OF SPENDING AND THEIR AMOUNTS: ADULT NONFICTION - $4,926.77; ADULT FICTION - $6,921.25; CHILDREN'S - $4,537.73; YOUNG ADULT - $ 346.76; LARGE TYPE - $179.46; PERIODICALS (INCLUDING DOWNLOADABLE) - $2,604.81; E-MATERIAL (INCLUDING EBOOKS AND EAUDIOBOOKS) - $7,375.63; LIBRARY PROCESSING SUPPLIES - $480.02; BOOK REPLACEMENT - $116.01. PENNSYLVANIA LIBRARY CODE REQUIRES THAT 12% OF OUR OPERATING BUDGET BE SPENT ON COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT. IN THE INTEREST OF SERVING OUR LIBRARY USERS WELL WE SPENT 14%. TOTAL CIRCULATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS FOR 2022 WAS 50,219, A 3.4% INCREASE IN TOTAL CIRCULATION COMPARED TO THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
TO SERVE THE AREA BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO MATERIALS, SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE EDUCATION, LIFELONG LEARNING, EARLY LITERACY, LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES, INDIVIDUAL GROWTH, AND CONNECTIONS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY AND VIBRANT COMMUNITYPENNSYLVANIA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION STAR LIBRARY AWARD: IN JULY 2022, CHESTER SPRINGS LIBRARY EARNED THE PA FORWARD SILVER STAR LIBRARY AWARD FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. STAR LIBRARY AWARDS RECOGNIZE LIBRARIES THAT ARE COMMUNITY CENTERS OFFERING ENGAGING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT INCORPORATE FIVE KEY LITERACIES - BASIC LITERACY, INFORMATION LITERACY, CIVIC AND SOCIAL LITERACY, HEALTH LITERACY, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY.
LIBRARY PROGRAMS: PEOPLE SAY THEY DRIVE MILES FOR OUR PROGRAMS BECAUSE OTHER LIBRARIES DO NOT OFFER ANYTHING LIKE THEM. OUR CHILDREN'S EVENTS INCLUDE EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, STEM ACTIVITIES, MUSIC AND MOVEMENT EVENTS, ONE-OF-A-KIND ACTIVITIES, AND SUMMER READING FUN. OUR ADULT PROGRAMS INCLUDE CRAFTS, COOKING, GAMES, AND LEARNING ABOUT LIBRARY RESOURCES. WE ALSO HAVE A SEED LIBRARY AVAILABLE TO GARDENERS EACH MARCH. OUR PROGRAMS ARE MOSTLY IN-PERSON, HELD ON AND OFF-SITE. WE USE VIRTUAL DELIVERY OPTIONS IF NEEDED. IN 2022, THERE WERE 364 PROGRAMS ENJOYED BY 6,507 PARTICIPANTS. WE ALSO HAD 15 PASSIVE PROGRAMS ENJOYED BY 441 PARTICIPANTS. WE HIRED A NEW CHILDREN'S PERSON IN 2022 AND SHE DOES A FABULOUS JOB, EFFORTLESSLY WINNING THE HEARTS OF ALL THE FAMILIES WE SERVE. SHE ALSO DEVELOPED A FANTASTIC RAPPORT WITH OUR LOCAL HOMESCHOOLING COMMUNITY AND PROVIDED THEM WITH EDUCATIONAL AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS BASED ON THEIR NEEDS. PLUS, SHE JUGGLES, AND OFFERED TWO DAY-LONG JUGGLING WORKSHOPS IN 2022; COMPLETE WITH PIZZA LUNCHES AND A KID'S PERFORMANCE FOR PARENTS AT THE END OF EACH EVENT.
PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF COMMONWEALTH LIBRARIES PROGRAM RECOGNITION: IN AUGUST 2022, THE LIBRARY'S SUMMER READING PROGRAM INCLUDED A PRESCHOOL NURSERY RHYME FAIR. SUMMER IS FOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS, AND WE CREATED THE FAIR FOR BABIES, TODDLERS, AND PRESCHOOLERS BECAUSE THEY ARE AN AGE GROUP THAT OFTEN GETS OVERLOOKED DURING SUMMER PROGRAMMING. WE DESIGNED THE FAIR TO BE A FUN SENSORY LEARNING EXPERIENCE, AND USED EARLY LEARNING STANDARDS TO GUIDE US. IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS AND WE RECEIVED COMPLIMENTS FROM PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, AND TEACHERS. THE NURSERY RHYME FAIR CAUGHT THE ATTENTION OF THE PA OFFICE OF COMMONWEALTH LIBRARIES AND IS FEATURED IN THEIR PENNSYLVANIA SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM SHOWCASE. THE BUDGET FOR THIS PROGRAM WAS $600.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nancy Niggel Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $54,214 |
Stef Anderko President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Vidhya Krishnamoorthy Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Peter Kim Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lorraine Capra Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Drew Kirschmann Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $157,807 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $28,981 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $186,788 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,242 |
Investment income | $9,501 |
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 | $198,531 |
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. | $67,669 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,985 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $48,117 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $5,302 |
Payroll taxes | $7,828 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $404 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,902 |
Advertising and promotion | $378 |
Office expenses | $3,262 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,304 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $3,488 |
All other expenses | $73 |
Total functional expenses | $194,140 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $139,026 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $347,899 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $486,925 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $78,052 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $408,873 |
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 | $486,925 |