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FROTHINGHAM FREE LIBRARY
FONDA, NY · EIN 141364532 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$371K
expenses
$146K
net assets
$678K
employees
8
volunteers
9
program ratio
71%
mission · from form 990

To Provide Programming and Equitable access to information and resources that support Lifelong learning.

profile · synthesized from sources

FROTHINGHAM FREE LIBRARY is a public library in Fonda, NY providing free access to information, resources, and lifelong learning opportunities for all ages. The organization offers structured programming for children and adults, including seasonal reading programs and craft-based activities. Services are focused on community engagement and educational enrichment within Montgomery County.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $9K
    6-8 week Summer Reading Programming for 3-18 year olds. We provide an variety of inter-active programs based on a specific theme. Examples are Foam party, Science programs, painting, puppet shows, Crafting and Movies.
  2. #2 $2K
    We provide adult Crafts from September to June. Examples are Cookie Decorating, Wreath making, Basket Weaving, Yoga, Soap making and others. We also provide Jig-saw puzzles for public participation.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult Crafts Program
Monthly craft and wellness activities for adults from September to June, including cookie decorating, wreath making, basket weaving, yoga, soap making, and jigsaw puzzles
Summer Reading Program
6-8 week summer programming for children ages 3-18 featuring interactive themed activities such as science experiments, crafts, puppet shows, movies, and special events like foam parties
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Recurring Craft and Fiber Arts Groups 1 activity
    • Adult craft and community engagement programs
      Offers adult craft programs from September to June, including activities such as cookie decorating, wreath making, basket weaving, yoga, and soap making, along with jigsaw puzzles for public engagement.
  • Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
    • Summer reading programs for children and teens
      Provides 6-8 week summer reading programs for children and teens aged 3-18, featuring interactive activities such as science programs, crafts, puppet shows, and movies.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$371K
Contributions & grants$332K89%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$27K7%
Other revenue$12K
expenses
Total expenses$146K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$71K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$678K
Cash$598K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$678K
Liquid reserves49.0 mo
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +124.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Linda Bell Assistant-Interim Director 26 $28K
Bonnie Myers Clerk 23 $20K
Mackenzie Egelston Clerk-Digital Services 5 $4K
John Sullivan Direector 12 $4K
Phyllis Smith Bookkeeper/Clerk 5 $4K
Maureen White Clerk 8 $3K
Ethan Painter Student Technology Support 8 $2K
Lorna Quinn Clerk 2 $109
board members · 7
  • Becky Veldman — Trustee
  • Gretchen Subik — Treasurer Board of Trustees
  • Joan Kark-Wren — Trustee
  • Laurie Lane — Trustee
  • Lori Simonds — Secretary Board of Trustees
  • Martha Stanton — Trustee
  • Pat Galeazza — Trustee
strategies · 1

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.

  • Lifelong Learning Access Model
    methodology: lifelong_learning
    By providing equitable access to information and resources, the library supports lifelong learning across all age groups, because access to materials and programs enables continuous personal and intellectual development.