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NIOGA LIBRARY SYSTEM
LOCKPORT, NY · EIN 160844404 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B71Z · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · nioga.org
revenue
$1.9M
expenses
$1.8M
net assets
$3.2M
employees
12
volunteers
11
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF LIBRARY SERVICES TO THE MEMBER LIBRARIES IN NIAGARA, ORLEANS, AND GENESEE COUNTIES AND PERFORM A NUMBER OF FUNCTIONS WHICH ASSIST ITS MEMBER PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN SERVING THEIR PATRONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nioga Library System is a regional library network serving member public libraries in Niagara, Orleans, and Genesee Counties, New York. It provides access to a wide range of digital resources, research databases, and interlibrary loan services to support lifelong learning, education, and community information needs. The organization functions as a shared-services hub, enhancing the capacity of local libraries through technology, training, and centralized resource management.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Digital Resource Hub
Offers curated access to online learning tools, e-books, genealogical records, and educational platforms such as Ancestry.com New York and Gale In Context for students, educators, and lifelong learners.
Interlibrary Loan Services
Facilitates resource sharing among member libraries, enabling patrons to request materials not held locally through a coordinated regional network.
NOVELny Database Access
Provides free, remote access to a suite of subscription research databases including Gale Academic OneFile, Britannica, ChiltonLibrary, and specialized resources in law, health, business, and genealogy for residents of member counties.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
    • Operates mobile technology services and digital access tools
      Supports library access through a mobile technology service and a mobile app that enables users to access the library catalog and related services remotely.
    • Provides access to online databases and digital educational resources
      Offers patrons and students access to online databases containing curriculum-relevant articles, multimedia, primary sources, and age-appropriate digital content including eBooks and videos, tailored for elementary and middle school assignments.
  • Regional Library Resource Sharing 1 activity
    • Provides operational and technical support to member public libraries
      Delivers library services and operational support to member public libraries across Niagara, Orleans, and Genesee Counties in New York State.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provides access to specialized digital reference databases
      Offers access to a continuously updated automotive repair database with step-by-step procedures, diagrams, and multimedia resources for public use.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.94M
Contributions & grants$1.62M83%
Program service revenue$290K15%
Investment income$13K1%
Other revenue$18K
expenses
Total expenses$1.82M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$654K
Grants paid out$534K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.85M
Cash$2.88M
Investments$0
Liabilities$687K
Net assets$3.16M
Liquid reserves19.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
THOMAS BINDEMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20 $72K
board members · 11
  • ANDREA FETTERLY — TRUSTEE
  • CHARLES BEGLEY — PRESIDENT
  • CRAIG BACON — TRUSTEE
  • HOWARD BALABAN — TRUSTEE
  • JEANNE TUOHEY — TRUSTEE
  • JEFFREY LAUB — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JONATHAN DANNER HAIGHT — TREASURER
  • KRISTIE MILLER — SECRETARY
  • MARILYN ZACIEWSKI — TRUSTEE
  • PATTY NAGEL — TRUSTEE
  • TAMMAM KINAN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 29

Who they work with

  • Barker Public Library Network — Member library within the Nioga Library System network
  • Byron-Bergen Public Library Network — Member library within the Nioga Library System network
  • Community Free Library Network — Member library within the Nioga Library System network
  • Corfu Public Library Network — Member library within the Nioga Library System network
  • Haxton Memorial Library Network — Member library within the Nioga Library System network
  • Hoag Library Network — Member library within the Nioga Library System network
  • Hollwedel Memorial Library Network — Member library within the Nioga Library System network
  • Lee-Whedon Memorial Library Network — Member library within the Nioga Library System network
  • Lewiston Public Library Network — Member library within the Nioga Library System network
  • Lockport Public Library Network — Member library within the Nioga Library System network
  • Member public libraries in Genesee County, NY Partner — Provides services and support to member public libraries in Genesee County.
  • Member public libraries in Niagara County, NY Partner — Provides services and support to member public libraries in Niagara County.
  • Member public libraries in Orleans County, NY Partner — Provides services and support to member public libraries in Orleans County.
  • NOVELny Network — Statewide program providing free access to online information resources for New York residents.
  • New York State Archives Partner — Partnered with Ancestry to digitize New York state records for genealogical research.
  • Newfane Public Library Network — Member library within the Nioga Library System network
  • Niagara Falls Public Library Network — Member library within the Nioga Library System network
  • North Tonawanda Public Library Network — Member library within the Nioga Library System network
  • Ransomville Free Library Network — Member library within the Nioga Library System network
  • Richmond Memorial Library Network — Member library within the Nioga Library System network
  • Royalton Hartland Community Library Network — Member library within the Nioga Library System network
  • Sanborn-Pekin Free Library Network — Member library within the Nioga Library System network
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Government — Provides access to environmental reports, regulations, and recommendations through a linked resource.
  • U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Government — Provides access to information on endangered species through a linked resource.
  • Wilson Community Library Network — Member library within the Nioga Library System network
  • Woodward Memorial Library Network — Member library within the Nioga Library System network
  • Yates Community Library Network — Member library within the Nioga Library System network
  • Youngstown Free Library Network — Member library within the Nioga Library System network
  • YourLibraryApp Partner — Partner organization providing the mobile app platform for the library system
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Inquiry-Based Learning Model
    methodology: inquiry-based learning
    By providing curated, curriculum-relevant content, NIOGA supports student research and learning, because engaging students in active inquiry fosters deeper understanding and critical thinking skills.
  • Regional Library System Collaboration
    methodology: regional_library_system
    By offering centralized services and shared resources to member libraries, NIOGA enhances local library capacity and public access, because pooling infrastructure and collections reduces duplication and increases efficiency across the network.