Elyria Public Library
- Assets
- $12.4m
- Revenue
- $6.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 73
- Location
- Elyria, OH
- Founding
- 06/1965
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 34-6000941
Organization Overview
Elyria Public Library is located in Elyria, OH. The organization was established in 1965. 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, Elyria Public Library employed 73 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Elyria 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 12/2021, Elyria Public Library generated $6.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.5m 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
THE ELYRIA PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM WILL ALWAYS OFFER FREE RESOURCES WITH UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES FOR EVERY PERSON IN THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES. LIBRARY RESOURCES IN ALL FORMATS WILL BE READILY AND EQUITABLY ACCESSIBLE TO ALL LIBRARY USERS. THE LIBRARY PROVIDES FREE ACCESS TO ALL LIBRARY MATERIALS, SERVICES, AND PROGRAMS. THE LIBRARY PROVIDES LIFELONG LEARNING SERVICES TO ALL. THE LIBRARY UPHOLDS THE PRINCIPLES OF INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM AND RESISTS ALL EFFORTS TO CENSOR RESOURCES. THE LIBRARY'S EMPLOYEES ARE PROFESSIONAL, FRIENDLY, EFFICIENT, AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. THE LIBRARY PROVIDES THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SERVICE TO ALL LIBRARY USERS. THE LIBRARY WILL MONITOR LIBRARY SERVICES TO ENSURE THAT THEY RESPOND IN A RELEVANT WAY TO CHANGING NEEDS AND DEMANDS, AND THAT THEIR QUALITY IS AS HIGH AS RESOURCES ALLOW. THE LIBRARY IS COMMITTED TO PATRON CONFIDENTIALITY. THE LIBRARY PRACTICES FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC RESOURCES WITH FULL ACCOUNTABILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDING OF LIBRARY MATERIALS, SERVICES, PROGRAMS, LIFELONG LEARNING, AND QUALITY SERVICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF ELYRIA AND NEIGHBORING RESIDENTS OF LORAIN COUNTY, OHIO.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Merilyn Crouse Executive Di | Trustee | 40 | $122,186 |
Robert Schirhart Fiscal Offic | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $67,605 |
Kaleena Whitfield President | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Rhonda Smith Vice-Preside | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Ray Armstrong Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Gerald Crum Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,728,928 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $122,938 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,851,866 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $24,397 |
| Investment income | $27,073 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $8,378 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $72,291 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,063,469 |
| 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. | $189,791 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,871,801 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $477,226 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| 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 | $94,653 |
| Information technology | $50,297 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $357,503 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $586,612 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $111,184 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,530,365 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $329,176 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,597,387 |
| 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 | $1,466,104 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $12,392,667 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $14,955,000 |
| 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 | $14,955,000 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$6,343,871 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,781,538 |
| 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 | $12,392,667 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Elyria Public Library has recieved totaling $6,215.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation Of Lorain County Elyria, OH PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,215 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,542,298 |
| Earnings | $12,818 |
| Net Contributions | $6,935 |
| Ending Balance | $2,562,051 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | $129,763,715 | $43,541,952 |
Ann Arbor District Library Ann Arbor, MI | $42,776,591 | $18,573,402 |
Reuben Mcmillan Free Library Association Youngstown, OH | $89,698,038 | $21,065,303 |
Allegheny County Library Assoc Pittsburgh, PA | $1,615,297 | $12,970,956 |
Greene County Public Library Xenia, OH | $9,776,484 | $13,108,130 |
Lake County Public Library Merrillville, IN | $39,933,908 | $12,781,082 |
The Free Library Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $55,485,474 | $14,690,366 |
Elyria Public Library Elyria, OH | $12,392,667 | $6,063,469 |
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 |
Dauphin County Library System Harrisburg, PA | $25,002,394 | $9,527,130 |