named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Grants
Funds community organizations in Tompkins County to support literacy programs, establish in-house libraries, and purchase educational materials
Education Grants
Provides financial support to library staff and students in accredited library science programs for professional development, conferences, and degree completion
Library Grants
Supports public and school libraries in Tompkins County to enhance collections, services, and technology access
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Library Operations and Program Support 2 activities
- Advocating for public library fundingEngages in advocacy efforts to secure public funding for libraries at the local and regional levels, including Ithaca and surrounding areas of Tompkins County, to support high-quality library services and resources.
- Direct support of cultural, educational programs and library materialsSupports cultural and educational programming in Tompkins County and purchases library materials to enhance public interest and engagement with the library.
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding grants for education, community, and library initiativesUses profits from fundraising activities to award grants that support education, community programs, and library resources in Tompkins County. This includes funding for professional development of library staff and graduate students in Library Science programs.
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Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 1 activity
- Raising funds through book sales and other eventsOrganizes and conducts twice-yearly book sales and other fundraising activities to generate revenue for library resources and related initiatives in Tompkins County.
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Library Volunteer Coordination & Community Engagement 1 activity
- Supporting library services through volunteer engagementEncourages and recognizes volunteerism by granting annual membership benefits to individuals who contribute 30 or more hours of service, particularly in support of library events such as book sales.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$581K
Contributions & grants$24K4%
Program service revenue$546K94%
Investment income$11K2%
Other revenue$338
expenses
Total expenses$464K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$19K
Grants paid out$315K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.00M
Cash$614K
Investments$0
Liabilities$65
Net assets$1.00M
Liquid reserves15.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESLIE CONNORS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $6K |
| CHRISTINE HALLAM | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $3K |
board members · 10
- ANDREA VOLCKMAR — DIRECTOR
- ANNE NEIRYNCK — 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
- DAVID GOODING — DIRECTOR
- EMILY KOESTER — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
- JEFFREY JANOWSKY — TREASURER
- JOHN MACELI — DIRECTOR
- KC RYAN — PRESIDENT
- NATHAN FAWCETT — DIRECTOR
- SARAH HATCHER — DIRECTOR
- SUE DURTHAM — SECRETARY
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Advocacy Center of Tompkins County Partner — Received grant funding to purchase books on sexual abuse and domestic violence for clients and in-house use.
- Challenge Industries Partner — Received grant funding through its Life Options Program to purchase supplies supporting functional math and reading skills development for disabled adults.
- Cortland Free Library Partner — Received grant funding to improve library services or collections.
- FLLS Partner — Collaborates with FLLS on programming and receives grant support; referenced as a key beneficiary of financial support.
- FLPPS - Finger Lakes Library System Network — Member of regional library system network
- Family & Children’s Services Partner — Received grant funding to purchase mental health books for use in therapy and distribution to families.
- Five Milestone Library System (FLLS) Partner — Library staff receive education grants for professional development.
- Groton Public Library Partner — Received grant funding to improve library services or collections.
- Hospicare and Palliative Care Services Partner — Received grant funding to print pamphlets on grief for patients and their families.
- Ithaca Day Hab Center Partner — Received grant funding to establish an in-house library with computers for adults with developmental disabilities.
- Ithaca Housing Authority Partner — Received grant funding to purchase workbooks for residents in a financial literacy class at Titus Towers.
- Ithaca Public Education Initiative Partner — Received grant funding to purchase books for ICSD 5th graders during visits to the Cayuga Nature Center.
- Kids Discover the Trail! Partner — Received grant funding to purchase books for ICSD 5th graders during visits to the Cayuga Nature Center.
- Lamont Memorial Free Library Partner — Received grant funding to improve library services or collections.
- Life Options Program Partner — Received grant funding to purchase supplies that help disabled adults improve functional math and reading skills.
- Lodi Whittier Library Partner — Received grant funding to improve library services or collections.
- Peck Memorial Library Partner — Received grant funding to improve library services or collections.
- Southworth Library Association Partner — Received grant funding to improve services or collections, including purchasing CD players and books on CD for seniors.
- Spencer Library Partner — Received grant funding to improve library services or collections.
- TCPL Foundation Partner — Conducts joint activities with the TCPL Foundation to support library services.
- Titus Towers Partner — Received grant funding to support a financial literacy program for residents.
- Tompkins County Public Library Partner — Collaborative partnership supporting library programs and services
- Tompkins County Public Library Partner — Primary beneficiary of grants and support activities.
- Tompkins County Public Library Partner — Primary partner organization; receives grant funding and collaborative programming support.
- Tompkins County Public Library Partner — Receives grant funding for staff professional development and educational activities.
- Tompkins Learning Partners Partner — Received grant funding to purchase books for adult basic education, ESL, and incarcerated youth programs.
- Ulysses Philomathic Library Partner — Received grant funding to improve library services or collections.
- Unity House of Cayuga County Partner — Received grant funding to establish an in-house library with computers for adults with developmental disabilities.
- area friends of the library groups Network — Part of a broader network of local library support organizations with which it increases partnerships.
- arts groups Partner — Expands collaborations with local arts organizations through joint programming.
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strategies · 4
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.
- Collaborative Partnerships to Amplify Community Impactmethodology: collaborative_partnership_modelBy partnering with other community organizations in programming, the organization increases effectiveness and avoids duplication, because coordinated efforts strengthen collective outcomes and resource efficiency.
- Investing in Professional Development to Strengthen Library Servicesmethodology: professional-development-grantingBy awarding grants for professional development of library staff, the organization improves the quality of library services, because skilled and knowledgeable personnel enhance program delivery and community engagement.
- Profit Reinvestment for Community Grantmakingmethodology: profit-reinvestment modelBy channeling all profits from book sales and fundraising activities into grantmaking, the organization strengthens educational and library programs, because reinvesting revenue ensures sustainable, locally-driven support for community learning and access.
- Service-Based Engagement to Strengthen Community Ownershipmethodology: service-based membershipBy requiring volunteer participation in book sales as a pathway to membership, the organization fosters deeper community involvement and stewardship, because service engagement builds personal investment in the library’s success.