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Prospect Free Library

Prospect, NY · EIN 161228066 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE B70 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · prospect.midyork.org
revenue
$55K
expenses
$54K
net assets
$48K
employees
mission · from form 990

Public library

profile · synthesized from sources

Prospect Free Library is a public library serving the community of Prospect, New York. It provides access to books, technological resources, and educational programs for lifelong learning. The library offers digital resources, in-person events like yoga classes, and serves as a community center for residents of all ages.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Digital Resources Access
Provides free access to online learning, research, and entertainment platforms including Tutor.com, Credo Reference, Creativebug, ConsumerReports.org, and NoveList databases
Exam Preparation
Offers online exam prep for over 1,500 standardized tests through Mometrix Library
Yoga Classes
Free yoga sessions held at the library on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 AM
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
    • Provides public lending library services with physical and digital collections
      Offers access to books, digital comics, graphic novels, and manga for children, teens, and adults through the MidYork Library System, available 24/7 with a library card.
    • Provides reading recommendation services for all age groups
      Offers NoveList Plus and NoveList K-8 Plus databases, which provide expert reading recommendations, reviews, and articles for fiction, nonfiction, and audiobooks tailored to adults, teens, and children in grades K–8.
  • Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
    • Hosts community programs and wellness activities
      Offers yoga sessions on Tuesday and Friday mornings and provides educational, cultural, and recreational programs for children, teens, and adults as part of its community center role.
  • Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
    • Offers educational and lifelong learning resources and support
      Provides 24/7 access to expert academic and job support for learners from K–12 through graduate and continuing education, along with exam preparation resources for over 1,500 standardized exams.
  • Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
    • Provides access to digital learning and creative skill-building platforms
      Offers thousands of online arts and crafts video classes for children and adults through Creativebug, and expands access to digital resources and technology for community members.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Offers reference and research databases for academic and consumer use
      Provides access to over 2,000,000 citable reference entries through Credo Reference and offers ConsumerReports.org for product buying advice, supporting academic and everyday decision-making needs.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$55K
Contributions & grants$20K35%
Program service revenue$33K60%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$54K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$16K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$48K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$48K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +4.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Susan Bartholomew Treasurer 5 $2K
board members · 5
  • Betsy Mack — Trustee
  • Jane Thelen — Trustee
  • Karin Fitzwilliams — Trustee
  • Linda Parker — Trustee
  • Mary Zacek — Trustee
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Community Foundation Partner — Developing a relationship with the Community Foundation for support.
  • Mid-York Library System Network — Member library within the Mid-York Library System, as indicated by the midyork.org domain.
  • Mid-York Library System Network — Member library within the Mid-York Library System, collaborating on shared services and resources.
  • MidYork Library System Government — Provides funding and administrative support for e-resources offered by Prospect Free Library
  • MidYork Library System Network — Member library within the MidYork Library System, receiving and distributing system-wide digital resources.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Community-Integrated Lifelong Learning
    methodology: community_integration
    By collaborating with community members and organizations and offering diverse resources, the library promotes lifelong learning and enhances quality of life, because engagement through varied materials and local partnerships increases relevance and accessibility of learning opportunities.