named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Children's Room Development
Funded through a $10,000 bequest from Mrs. Annie W. Dunlap in 1973 to finish the basement area for dedicated children’s programming and services
Library Expansion Project
Initiated with proceeds from the sale of a Jasper Cropsey painting in 1980; led to a 1983 addition that expanded the facility to 5,000 square feet and improved accessibility and collections
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
- Managing digital and online library resourcesProvides free digital access to e-books, audiobooks, music, films, documentaries, comics, and periodicals through platforms including Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, MediciTV, and The New York Times (via All Access Codes).
- Operating public library services in Warwick, NYOperates a public library facility in Warwick, NY, providing free access to books, digital resources, cultural enrichment, and community learning opportunities for residents of the Warwick Valley Central School District.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Administering library governance and public engagementConvenes monthly meetings of the Library Board of Trustees to approve reports and conduct business, including public comment sessions that allow community members to directly address the Board.
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Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
- Administering museum and state park access programsLends Empire State Passes for free vehicle entry to New York State Parks and DEC facilities, and provides access to the Museum of Modern Art and the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum through dedicated museum passes available to patrons.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awarding college scholarships to high school seniorsProvides three one-time $2,500 college scholarships annually to college-bound high school seniors through a sponsored essay competition.
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Literacy Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding support for Albert Wisner Public LibraryRaises and allocates funds to support the operations and programs of the Albert Wisner Public Library, including through an endowment established by Mrs. Albert Wisner and ongoing fundraising initiatives.
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Recreational Game Programming 1 activity
- Offering community recreational and social programsHosts recurring community events such as a weekly duplicate bridge game to foster social engagement among residents.
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Providing literacy and educational programs for childrenHosts literacy-focused programs for children, including the Mother Goose program, 'Read to the Dogs' sessions with therapy dogs, and booklet-based creative activities to support early reading development.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$291K
Contributions & grants$251K86%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$41K14%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$100K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$91K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.04M
Cash$245K
Investments$1.80M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$2.04M
Liquid reserves245.4 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +36.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- COLLEEN LARSEN — VICE PRESIDENT
- GLENN P DICKES — TREASURER
- MARK DAMIA — PRESIDENT
- MELISSA LAICO — SECRETARY
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Albert Wisner Public Library Partner — Primary beneficiary of funds raised by the foundation.
- Albert Wisner Public Library Partner — Provides ongoing support through programming, fundraising, and advocacy.
- Albert Wisner Public Library Partner — Supports the services and programs of the Albert Wisner Public Library through private fundraising.
- Billie Gallo Partner — Responsible for website maintenance.
- Glenn P. and Susan D. Dickes Funder — Longtime library benefactors who provided a generous contribution to fund the Museum Pass Program.
- Hoopla Partner — Partner for offering on-demand digital media including music, movies, TV shows, and e-books.
- JoNa Web Partner — Designed the library's website.
- Kanopy Partner — Partner for streaming films and documentaries, including Kanopy Kids for children.
- MediciTV Partner — Partner for providing on-demand classical music content including concerts and operas.
- New York State Library Government — Supplemented the library's book stock with traveling libraries in the early 20th century.
- OverDrive Partner — Partner for providing e-books, audiobooks, and magazines through the Libby platform.
- The New York Times Partner — Partner for offering unlimited digital access to news content through All Access Codes.
- Warwick Valley Central School District Government — Elects members of the Library Board of Trustees and defines trustee eligibility based on residency.
- Warwick Valley Central School District Government — Residents of the district elect Library Board of Trustees members.
strategies · 2
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.
- Endowment-Based Financial Sustainabilitymethodology: endowment-based_sustainabilityBy establishing and maintaining a perpetual endowment fund, the organization ensures long-term financial stability and operational independence, allowing it to support library services indefinitely without reliance on fluctuating revenue streams.
- Philanthropic Fundraising as Core Support Modelmethodology: philanthropic_supportBy securing private donations and engaging in philanthropic outreach, the organization generates essential funding to sustain and expand library programs and services, leveraging community investment as a primary financial pillar.