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DERUYTER FREE LIBRARY
DE RUYTER, NY · EIN 222568948 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B71Z · Education · Micro (<$100K) · deruyterlibrary.org
revenue
$20K
expenses
$166K
net assets
$421K
employees
1
volunteers
21
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVING THE DERUYTER, NY COMMUNITY

profile · synthesized from sources

Public library serving the rural community of DeRuyter, New York, offering free access to books, digital resources, and educational programs for children and families. Hosts seasonal events such as Storybook Walks, Winter Fest, and summer reading programs, and collaborates with local schools and community organizations. Operates as an association school district library with a volunteer-supported governance model.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Bring Your Child to Adopt a “Pet”
Saturday program focused on interactive learning and family engagement, with strong attendance.
Homeschool Group
Active monthly program for homeschooled children, involving book checkouts and group activities.
Storybook Walk
Outdoor literacy event that partners with local health and education organizations; draws dozens to over 90 participants.
Summer Reading Program
Annual program with themed activities, community site visits, and a finale party; served over 100 children in recent years.
Winter Fest
Seasonal community event featuring crafts and popcorn; supported by library staff and volunteers.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
    • Operate public library services
      Provides free public library services to the Deruyter, NY community during scheduled hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, including access to physical and digital resources and ongoing programs.
    • Provide digital library resources
      Offers free digital access to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, comics, manga, and picture books through platforms such as Libby and Comics Plus.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Host community events and programs
      Organizes and hosts recurring community events such as a Halloween event, storybook walk, paint night, Winter Fest participation, and an “Adopt a Pet” program for children, all of which are well-attended.
  • Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
    • Host summer reading and enrichment programs
      Runs an annual summer program with high participation, including a summer reading program with over 100 attendees at the finale and enrollment of 40 children, as well as hosting approximately 50 students weekly from a school enrichment program and organizing field trips for elementary school classes.
  • Library and Community Facility Renovation 1 activity
    • Renovate and maintain library facilities
      Completed renovation of library space located in the Genevieve Staley Civic Center to support ongoing library operations and community access.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$20K
Contributions & grants$10K50%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$10K50%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$166K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$28K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$421K
Cash$32K
Investments$100K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$421K
Liquid reserves9.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -76.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • DANIELLE WOOD — TRUSTEE
  • HEIDI OUDERKIRK — TREASURER
  • JENNIFER JONES — PRESIDENT
  • JULIA MCINTOSH — VICE PRESIDENT
  • KATE VOSBURG MEIGS — SECRETARY
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Food Pantry Partner — Collaborates on building security concerns and safety procedures
  • Genevieve Staley Civic Center Partner — Hosts the Deruyter Free Library on its second floor as part of a shared civic space.
  • Mid York Library System Network — Member of the Mid York Library System, enabling shared digital resources through Libby and Comics Plus.
  • Mid-York Network — Collaborates with Mid-York on internet access policy and benefits from a partnership providing savings on Amazon accounts
  • Mid-York Library System Network — Member of the Mid-York Library System, enabling shared catalog access and resource sharing.
  • Town Supervisor Government — Consults with the Town Supervisor on building security concerns
strategies · 1

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.

  • Barrier-Free Access Model
    methodology: barrier-free_access
    By eliminating the requirement for a physical library card and enabling access to digital resources without restrictive barriers, the library increases utilization of services and broadens equitable access to information, because reducing procedural and physical entry requirements lowers exclusion for underserved or hesitant community members.