Wissahickon Valley Public Library
- Assets
- $7.2m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $1.8m
- Employees
- 41
- Location
- Blue Bell, PA
- Founding
- 05/1968
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 23-6390949
Organization Overview
Wissahickon Valley Public Library is located in Blue Bell, PA. The organization was established in 1968. As of 06/2021, Wissahickon Valley Public Library employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wissahickon Valley 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 06/2021, Wissahickon Valley Public Library generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.0% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO USE REVENUE THROUGH DONATIONS, GRANTS, ETC. TO CONDUCT REGULAR LIBRARY OPERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE WISSAHICKON VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY (WVPL) HAD MANY PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR. 22,676 PEOPLE VISITED THE LIBRARY 100,591 TIMES TO BORROW BOOKS, ATTEND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, STUDY, READ, ATTEND MEETINGS AND TO USE OUR COMPUTERS. PATRONS BORROWED 49,686 ELECTRONIC ITEMS INCLUDING EBOOKS, EMAGAZINES AND EAUDIO BOOKS. THE LIBRARY CIRCULATED 190,312 PRINT BOOKS, DVD'S, VIDEO GAMES, AUDIO BOOKS AND MUSEUM PASSES AT THE MAIN LIBRARY IN BLUE BELL AND AT THE AMBLER BRANCH. OUR LIBRARY PROVIDES PASSES FOR 28 PA, NJ AND NYC MUSEUMS. THE LIBRARY STARTED A LIBRARY GRAB BAG SERVICE TO HELP THOSE WHO LIKED TO BROWSE, BUT COULDN'T COME TO THE LIBRARY BECAUSE OF COVID. THE LIBRARY ALSO CONTINUED THE CONTACTLESS PICK UP SERVICE. DESPITE COVID, THE WISSAHICKON VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY PLANNED AND FACILITATED 845 EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS (MANY OF WHICH WERE MOVED ONLINE) AT WHICH 18,073 PEOPLE ATTENDED. WE CONTINUE TO HOST ESL CONVERSATION GROUPS HELPING NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS TO PRACTICE THEIR ENGLISH. WVPL ALSO ANSWERED 11,200 QUESTIONS FOR USERS. OUR PATRONS WORKED ON OUR COMPUTERS 6,150 TIMES AND USED OUR WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS 8,291 TIMES. THE LIBRARY GARNERED 3 GENERAL OPERATING GRANTS, 2 FROM THE VNA FOUNDATION OF GREATER NORTH PENN AND ONE FROM THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOUNDATION FOR A TOTAL OF $15,000, TO ASSIST IN OUR COVID-19 FIGHT. THE LIBRARY ALSO GARNERED $3,500 IN EITC DONATIONS THAT WAS SPENT ON 19+ STEM PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN DURING THE SUMMER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cathie Mccauley President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michaelle Fleisher Treasuer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Claghorn Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Jennifer Pulini Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anne Frank Director | Officer | 37.5 | $0 |
Denny Whalen Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Balton Construction Inc Construction | 6/29/21 | $1,448,451 |
Wissahickon School District Bond Payments | 6/29/21 | $136,638 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $1,261 |
| Government grants | $1,249,854 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $628,107 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,879,222 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,478 |
| Investment income | $40,036 |
| 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 | $1,924,736 |
| 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. | $90,491 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $564,910 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,153 |
| Other employee benefits | $70,522 |
| Payroll taxes | $53,811 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,484 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $43,979 |
| Information technology | $54,666 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $85,823 |
| Travel | $3,229 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $46,709 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $290,957 |
| Insurance | $23,473 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,386,055 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $61,863 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $579,576 |
| 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 | $4,802,033 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,762,015 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,205,487 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $92 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $105,097 |
| 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 | $1,870,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,975,189 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,477,151 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $753,147 |
| 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 | $7,205,487 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Wissahickon Valley Public Library has recieved totaling $21,693.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Vna Foundation Of Greater North Penn Lansdale, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING ($6,100)DIVERSITY AUDIT ($15,000) | $21,100 |
Nydick Family Foundation Miami Beach, FL PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. | $250 |
David Fam Charitable Foundation Eagleville, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY | $250 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $93 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $810,958 |
| Earnings | $240,946 |
| Ending Balance | $1,051,904 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Stark County District Library Canton, OH | $22,550,169 | $20,470,010 |
Great Neck Library Great Neck, NY | $34,961,861 | $11,637,861 |
Oceanside Library Oceanside, NY | $46,476,817 | $6,978,242 |
Connetquot Public Library Bohemia, NY | $10,940,573 | $6,656,257 |
Queen Annes County Free Library Centreville, MD | $3,534,978 | $5,055,509 |
Crandall Library Glens Falls, NY | $18,989,283 | $4,650,669 |
Bryant Library Roslyn, NY | $10,311,911 | $5,190,176 |
Port Jefferson Free Library Port Jefferson, NY | $14,577,531 | $4,685,963 |
Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY | $9,623,554 | $4,087,006 |
Bergen County Cooperative Library System Inc Fair Lawn, NJ | $2,010,518 | $3,727,342 |
Franklin Township Public Library Association Somerset, NJ | $10,614,091 | $3,884,927 |
Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc Salisbury, MD | $2,252,181 | $3,366,767 |