Lewes Public Library Inc is located in Lewes, DE. The organization was established in 1994. As of 06/2022, Lewes Public Library Inc employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lewes Public Library Inc 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 06/2022, Lewes Public Library Inc generated $683.0k 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 (17.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $782.9k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.0%) per year over the past 7 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY ANTICIPATES THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AND ADAPTS, CREATES AND SUPPORTS CLASSES AND PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES THAT ENCOURAGE THE LOVE OF READING, EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY. THE LIBRARY PROVIDES ACCESS FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL, INFORMATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL MATERIALS TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH TRADITIONAL RESOURCES AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL BE AN EXEMPLARY LIBRARY IN DELAWARE AND A TRUSTED CIVIC, CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND LEARNING CENTER. THE LIBRARY WILL BE A WELCOMING, COMFORTABLE CENTER FOR THE EXCHANGE AND CREATION OF IDEAS, AS WELL AS THE PREFERRED PLACE FOR CULTURAL AND SOCIAL INTERACTION IN THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lea Rosell Director | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $64,842 |
Chanta Howard Wilkinson President | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Rachel Grier-Reynolds Vice-President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Maureen Miller Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ellen Le Treasurer | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Hugh Leahy Member At Large | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $521,493 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $384,405 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $905,898 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $31,955 |
Investment income | $4 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$279,593 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $16,750 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $682,952 |
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. | $62,205 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $296,885 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,949 |
Other employee benefits | $32,753 |
Payroll taxes | $30,175 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $30,663 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,401 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,520 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,123 |
Office expenses | $26,031 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $34,664 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,500 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $18,376 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $782,895 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lewes Public Library Inc has recieved totaling $2,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Carolyn S And Donald F Obrecht Foundation Baldwin, MD PURPOSE: COMMUNITY- LIBRARY | $2,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Enoch Pratt Free Library Of Baltimore City Baltimore, MD | $234,974,900 | $48,157,400 |
Queen Annes County Free Library Centreville, MD | $3,534,978 | $5,055,509 |
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 |
Bethlehem Area Public Library Bethlehem, PA | $2,187,158 | $3,094,855 |
Franklin County Library System Chambersburg, PA | $1,706,227 | $3,129,191 |
Allegany County Library Cumberland, MD | $9,347,063 | $4,796,279 |
Luzerne County Library System Wilkesbarre, PA | $242,178 | $2,036,246 |
Altoona Area Public Library Altoona, PA | $2,980,766 | $2,595,800 |
Easton Area Public Library Easton, PA | $3,196,974 | $2,340,493 |
Talbot County Free Library Association Incorporated Easton, MD | $994,962 | $2,019,680 |