named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Capital Campaigns
Coordinates fundraising for library renovations, expansions, and facility improvements
Library Program Support
Funds adult, teen, and children's programs at the Scarsdale Library, including educational, cultural, and recreational events
Museum Pass Program
Provides museum passes to families and individuals to promote access to cultural institutions
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Home Delivery and Curbside Pickup Services 1 activity
- Delivering books to homebound individualsFunds and operates a program that delivers books to homebound library patrons, ensuring continued access to library resources.
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Library Operations and Program Support 1 activity
- Enhancing library technology and infrastructurePurchases the latest technology and funds organizational tools to support the operational effectiveness and modernization of the Scarsdale Public Library.
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Language Access Services 1 activity
- Expanding language access to library servicesOffers a Google Translate feature on its website and provides Spanish-language multimedia content, including movies, TV series, music, and podcasts from over 30 countries, to improve access for non-English speakers.
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Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 1 activity
- Funding library programs and eventsFunds a range of library programs and events, including Bingo events, book discussions with popular authors, art shows, and children's events such as the annual Truck Day and the Village-wide Spelling Bee.
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Library and Community Facility Renovation 1 activity
- Leading library capital campaignsCoordinates and plays a critical role in fundraising for major capital projects, including the renovation and reimagining of the Scarsdale Public Library into a state-of-the-art facility.
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Library Volunteer Coordination & Community Engagement 1 activity
- Organizing public library eventsOrganizes and hosts ongoing public events for community members of all ages at the Scarsdale Library, including programs for adults, teens, and children.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Supporting community access to cultural and educational resourcesSubsidizes museum passes for library patrons and supports access to digital and multimedia content, including over one million digital titles across formats such as e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, and language learning resources, with services like Kanopy, Libby, CloudLibrary, and Freading.
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Literary Publishing and Support Programs 1 activity
- Supporting library writing programsFunds writing critique groups through the Writers' Center at the Scarsdale Public Library, supporting local authors and writers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$280K
Contributions & grants$183K65%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K1%
Other revenue$93K
expenses
Total expenses$1.07M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1.02M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$224K
Cash$164K
Investments$0
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$213K
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -60.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONA LONGMAN | TREASURER | 3 | $5K |
board members · 21
- ALLISON ZOLOT — BOARD MEMBER
- COLLEEN BROWN — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIELA RETELNY — BOARD MEMBER
- JESSICA BANDEL — BOARD MEMBER
- JULIE BALSAM — BOARD MEMBER
- KAREN HOGAN — BOARD MEMBER
- LAURA SHEPPE MILLER — BOARD MEMBER
- LAUREN RUBINO — BOARD MEMBER
- LORRI HARRISON — VICE PRESIDE
- MARGOT MILLBERG — BOARD MEMBER
- MARY PAT JONES — SECRETARY
- MICHELLE LICHTENBERG — BOARD MEMBER
- NANCY KAPLAN — CO-PRESIDENT
- PAMELA PEKERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- REBECCA FREEDMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- RENU LALWANI — BOARD MEMBER
- STACEY MAYER — CO-PRESIDENT
- SUZANNE ARINSBURG — BOARD MEMBER
- TO-DAO CASEY — BOARD MEMBER
- TOBY MILSTEIN SCHULMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- WENDY MACMILLAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- BookBrowse Partner — Provides access to book reviews, reading recommendations, and book club resources for library patrons.
- CloudLibrary Partner — Provides digital e-book and audiobook lending services to library patrons.
- Comics Plus Partner — Offers access to thousands of digital graphic novels, comic books, and manga from major publishers for all ages.
- EBSCO Partner — Provides NoveList and NoveList K-8 Plus databases for reading recommendations and book discovery tools.
- Estante Partner — Provides Spanish-language multimedia content through a partnership with Estante.
- Freading Partner — Provides a token-based system for borrowing e-books with weekly token allocation for library users.
- Google Partner — Provides third-party translation service used by the library to support non-English speakers.
- Hoopla Partner — Offers access to over one million digital titles in multiple formats including movies, music, e-books, and language courses.
- Hoopla Partner — Offers digital media access through a partnership with Hoopla.
- Kanopy Partner — Provides streaming access to documentaries and independent films through a partnership with Kanopy.
- Medici.tv Partner — Offers curated classical music performances, operas, and master classes through a partnership with Medici.tv.
- OverDrive Partner — Provides the Libby app platform for downloading e-books, audiobooks, and magazines for library patrons.
- Scarsdale Library Partner — Collaborates with the library staff to support programs and services.
- Scarsdale Public Library Partner — Works in partnership with the library team to sponsor programs, purchase technology, and support services.
- TumbleBook Library Partner — Offers a collection of over 1,100 animated and talking picture books, read-alongs, and educational videos for children in grades K-6.
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.
- Community-Engaged Programming Modelmethodology: community-responsive innovationBy partnering with library staff and leveraging community input, we co-create cultural and educational programming that increases public engagement, because shared ownership and responsiveness to local needs foster stronger participation and relevance.
- Multilingual Access Strategymethodology: multilingual-accessBy providing multilingual content and automated translation tools, we expand access to library resources for non-English speakers, because language-inclusive materials and technology reduce barriers to information and cultural participation.
- Reader Engagement Through Curationmethodology: personalized_reading_supportBy offering curated reading lists, personalized recommendations, and author content, we increase book discovery and sustained reading engagement, because structured guidance and personalization help readers navigate choices and maintain interest.