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EARLVILLE FREE LIBRARY
EARLVILLE, NY · EIN 150618864 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · earlvillefreelibrary.org
revenue
$165K
expenses
$153K
net assets
$938K
employees
0
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE FREE SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC

profile · synthesized from sources

Public library serving Earlville, New York, providing free access to books, digital resources, and community programs. Offers materials for adults, children, and young adults, along with technology access and literacy-focused programming. Established in 1918, it operates as a member of the Mid-York Library System and has been fine-free since 2014.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

After School Program
Free program for children aged 9–13 offering snacks, homework assistance, and group activities three days a week
DIY Wednesday
Weekly hands-on creative activity for all ages
Digital Literacy Sessions
One-on-one educational sessions to improve technology skills
Game Night
Regular social event featuring board and tabletop games
Lego Wars
Themed Lego-building event for children and families
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
    • Digital media access
      Offers digital access to ebooks, audiobooks, music, and movies through Hoopla and OverDrive platforms, enabling borrowing, downloading, and streaming for library patrons.
    • Lending library collection
      Provides free access to a collection of nearly 20,000 items, including books, DVDs, audiobooks, and other media for adults and children, with no overdue fines charged.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Children's literacy and learning programs
      Hosts story time programs featuring stories, rhymes, music, and play to support children's learning through social interaction, and offers a free after-school program for children aged 9–13 with snacks, homework help, and group activities three days per week.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Community communication and engagement
      Provides a weekly newsletter highlighting newly added materials and maintains channels for community members to submit comments, concerns, or title suggestions.
  • Cemetery Records and Genealogical Research 1 activity
    • Educational and research resources
      Offers exam preparation for over 1,500 standardized tests through Mometrix Library and provides in-library access to Ancestry Library for genealogical research.
  • Regional Library Resource Sharing 1 activity
    • Interlibrary loan services
      Provides access to materials from 43 libraries within the Mid-York Library System through interlibrary loan requests, expanding the available resources for patrons.
  • Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
    • Public governance
      Holds public board meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month except August and December to ensure transparency and community oversight.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$165K
Contributions & grants$82K50%
Program service revenue$7180%
Investment income$82K49%
Other revenue$648
expenses
Total expenses$153K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead99%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$75K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$938K
Cash$37K
Investments$890K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$938K
Liquid reserves72.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +80.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • AINSLEY GORHMAN — TRUSTEE
  • CHARLES WHITMORE — TRUSTEE
  • COLLEEN SCISSORS — VICE PRESIDENT
  • DANIELLE GOEDEL — PRESIDENT
  • JILL NELSON — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN LAHEY — SECRETARY
  • LINDA GORTON — TRUSTEE
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • Ancestry Library Partner — Offers in-library access to Ancestry Library for genealogical research.
  • Central New York Community Foundation Funder — Provided grant funding for library renovations completed in 2017.
  • Consumer Reports Partner — Provides access to Consumer Reports for independent product testing and reporting.
  • Creativebug Partner — Offers access to Creativebug for art and craft video classes.
  • Credo Reference Partner — Provides access to Credo Reference for research and background information.
  • EBSCOhost Partner — Hosts access to NoveList K-8 and NoveList Plus through EBSCOhost.
  • Gaylord Partner — Donated a new circulation desk through the Mid-York Library System, received via random selection.
  • Hoefler Communications Partner — Provided donated services during the 2017 library renovation project.
  • Hoopla Partner — Provides digital media access through Hoopla.
  • Libri Foundation Funder — Awarded a grant of $1,400 in books for children in 2009, requiring and receiving matching funds from local businesses.
  • Mid-York Library System Network — Library staff email hosted by Mid-York Library System domain.
  • Mid-York Library System Network — Member of the Mid-York Library System, enabling access to shared collections across 43 libraries.
  • Mid-York Library System Network — Member of the Mid-York Library System, enabling shared resources and services including computer booking and access to donated materials.
  • Mid-York Library System Network — Member of the Mid-York Library System, which supports 43 public libraries in the region.
  • Mometrix Library Partner — Provides exam preparation resources through Mometrix Library.
  • New York State Construction Grant Funder — Provided grant funding for library renovations completed in 2017.
  • OverDrive Partner — Offers eBook and audiobook lending through OverDrive.
  • The Mid-York Foundation Funder — Provided multiple grants for library improvements, including shelving, HVAC, and renovation funding in 2017.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Equitable Access Through Fine Elimination
    methodology: equitable_access
    By eliminating overdue fines, the library reduces barriers to access and promotes equitable use of resources, because financial penalties disproportionately affect low-income patrons and deter engagement.
  • Multiliteracy Development Through Inclusive Programming
    methodology: multiliteracy community space
    By providing a community space that supports print, digital, and employment-related literacy, the library fosters lifelong learning and civic participation, because literacy in multiple forms enables fuller engagement in modern society.
  • Regional Resource Sharing via Consortium Participation
    methodology: regional-library-consortium
    By participating in a regional library system, the library expands access to resources across multiple counties, because shared collections and cooperative lending increase availability beyond local capacity.