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FRIENDS OF THE NORTH CASTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC

ARMONK, NY · EIN 136161244 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T70I · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · friendsncpl.org
revenue
$244K
expenses
$214K
net assets
$496K
employees
0
volunteers
300
program ratio
60%
mission · from form 990

PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE TOWN OF NORTH CASTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

profile · synthesized from sources

Friends of the North Castle Public Library Inc. is a nonprofit support organization that raises funds and provides programming for the North Castle Public Library in Armonk, NY. It sponsors cultural events, theater productions, and educational programs, and funds facility enhancements not covered by the municipal budget. The organization was founded in 1938 and operates as a public-private partnership with the library.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $27K
    SPONSOR THE ARMONK PLAYERS, A COMMUNITY BASED THEATRE GROUP WHICH PRODUCES HIGH QUALITY THEATRE FOR THE LOCAL RESIDENTS
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Armonk Outdoor Art Show
Annual juried art festival featuring 204 artists from across the U.S. and abroad, held at North Castle Community Park with proceeds supporting library programs and facilities
Armonk Players
Community theater group producing musicals and plays, sponsored by the Friends and performing in Whippoorwill Theater
Library Programs and Classes
Series of educational and cultural events including lectures, concerts, film screenings, and children's programs at both Armonk and North White Plains library branches
Whippoorwill Theater
186-seat theater hosting concerts, plays, lectures, films, and children's shows; funded and maintained by the Friends to support cultural programming
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Library and Community Facility Renovation 2 activities
    • Funding and oversight of library facility expansions and renovations
      Funded major capital improvements to the North Castle Public Library, including doubling its size in 1987 with a $600,000 contribution for a new wing, overseeing a major expansion in the 1980s, and completing renovations to the Children’s Room, Young Adult Room, administrative offices, and ground-floor spaces between 1990 and 1998.
    • Provision of furnishings and equipment for library spaces
      Supplies furnishings and equipment across multiple library areas, including the Elson Room (study carrels, book stacks, computer table), Teen Room, Friends Gallery, staff offices, and outdoor deck at North White Plains Library (Adirondack chairs, umbrella tables), as well as creating the Reading Nook in the Children's Room.
  • Historic Theater and Arts Venue Preservation 1 activity
    • Establishment and development of Whippoorwill Theater
      Completed construction of the 186-seat Whippoorwill Theater in 1997 with full audio, video, and stage facilities; established it as a venue for four theater companies and expanded programming to include lectures, concerts, and films.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Organization and funding of the Armonk Outdoor Art Show
      Produces, organizes, and funds the annual Armonk Outdoor Art Show as a major fundraising initiative, expanding it into a nationally acclaimed, juried event with 204 booths held on 10 acres at North Castle Community Park, supported by hundreds of volunteers.
  • Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
    • Sponsorship and support of the Armonk Players theater group
      Provides ongoing sponsorship for the Armonk Players, a community-based theater group, including co-presenting theatrical performances at Whippoorwill Theater. This includes financial and logistical support for productions.
  • Library Operations and Program Support 1 activity
    • Support for library programming and educational resources
      Organizes and funds the majority of programs, films, and classes at both the Armonk and North White Plains library branches, serving over 30,000 visitors annually; also provides audiovisual materials and supports special collections.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Donor recognition through named seats and complimentary tickets
      Offers donor recognition opportunities including named seats in Whippoorwill Theater with brass plaques for $500 contributions, complimentary tickets to the Armonk Outdoor Art Show (4 tickets for $1,000+, 8 for $5,000+), and free admission passes to major museums for patrons.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$244K
Contributions & grants$33K14%
Program service revenue$19K8%
Investment income$17K7%
Other revenue$176K
expenses
Total expenses$214K
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising30%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$552K
Cash$542K
Investments$0
Liabilities$56K
Net assets$496K
Liquid reserves30.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 25
  • ANNA MARIA MARRONE — Director
  • ARIEL PAGE DUBS — Director
  • BARBARA VIRCILLO — Secretary
  • CHARITY LUNDER — Director
  • CHRIS RUDY — Director
  • CHRISTINE RICE — Director
  • DAVID FROMM — President
  • DEBBIE HEIDECORN — Director
  • ED WOODYARD — Director
  • ERIC GOODISON — Vice President
  • HEATHER KEISER — Director
  • JAIMIE SERVIDIO — Director
  • JANET BOLEN — Director
  • KEN SCHACHTER — Director
  • LIZ GREEN — Director
  • LYDIA SINGER — Director
  • MADELEINE WEINER — Secretary
  • MARIAN HAMILTON — Director
  • MIRIAM SCHACHTER — Director
  • NANCY ROSNER — Director
  • NICOLE BLUM — Vice President
  • NORI LUSTIG — ASSISTANT TREAS
  • PAMELA MADRIS — Director
  • RACHEL FORMAN — Director
  • RHONDA MOLL — Vice President
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • Armonk Outdoor Art Show Partner — Co-managed annual art event enhancing community cultural life
  • Armonk Outdoor Art Show Partner — Listed as a related organization on the Friends of the North Castle Public Library website
  • Armonk Outdoor Art Show Partner — Organizes and runs the Armonk Outdoor Art Show in partnership with community volunteers.
  • Armonk Players Partner — Collaborates on presenting theatrical performances at Whippoorwill Theater.
  • Armonk Players Partner — Listed as a related organization on the Friends of the North Castle Public Library website
  • Armonk Players Partner — Sponsored theater group producing performances at the library
  • Armonk Players Partner — Sponsored theatre group producing performances for local residents
  • Armonk Players Partner — Sponsors the Armonk Players, a local theater group.
  • Calder Foundation Partner — Made significant contributions to the library
  • IBM Partner — Made significant contributions to the library
  • Library Trustees Partner — Collaborates with the Friends to realize the Library’s long-range plan.
  • Lions Club Partner — Made significant contributions to the library
  • North Castle Public Library Partner — Collaborates with the Friends to provide public educational programs and entertainment.
  • Town of North Castle Government — Partner in the public-private partnership managing the North Castle Public Library.
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 Strategic Planning with Library Leadership
    methodology: collaborative_planning
    By working jointly with Library Trustees and staff on long-range planning, we align philanthropic efforts with institutional goals, because coordinated strategy ensures sustainable, mission-driven growth and maximizes impact through shared governance.
  • Community-Engaged Cultural Programming and Fundraising
    methodology: cultural_event fundraising
    By organizing cultural programs and large-scale community events, we generate sustained revenue and deepen community engagement, because recurring arts-based events build public ownership, attract consistent participation, and create natural fundraising opportunities through donor visibility and named giving.
  • Public-Private Partnership for Library Enhancement
    methodology: public-private partnership
    By leveraging private funds to support programs and improvements beyond municipal budgets, we increase the library’s capacity and service quality, because combining community-supported financing with public infrastructure enables expanded access and innovation that neither sector could achieve alone.
  • Seed Funding for Program Sustainability
    methodology: seed_funding
    By providing initial financial support for new library programs, we enable them to develop and eventually become self-sustaining, because early-stage funding reduces barriers to innovation and allows programs to demonstrate value and attract broader support.