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MOORE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
GREENE, NY · EIN 150548745 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · greenenylibrary.org
revenue
$375K
expenses
$305K
net assets
$4.1M
employees
16
volunteers
10
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

PUBLIC LIBRARYTHIS ORGANIZATION PROVIDES VALUABLE LIBRARY SERVICES TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. OVER 50,000 ITEMS ARE CHECKED OUT

profile · synthesized from sources

Moore Memorial Library is a public library in Greene, New York, serving local residents with free access to books, digital resources, and community programs. It offers a wide range of services including inter-library loans, public computer access, youth storytimes, genealogy research, and meeting spaces. Established in 1904, the library is housed in a historic stone building and maintains collections totaling over 42,000 items.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Download Zone
Service allowing patrons to download e-books, audiobooks, and digital magazines using the Libby app
Knit and Crochet Group
Weekly crafting group for all skill levels held every Thursday evening, fostering community conversation and handcrafting
Local History & Genealogy Area
Resource center with genealogy materials, census records, AncestryPlus access, and vital statistics indexes for family history research
Meeting Room Access
Community meeting space available for reservation by local groups during library hours
Preschool Storytime
Weekly storytime program for children ages 3-5 held on Tuesdays, featuring stories, songs, dancing, and crafts
Public Computer Center
Computer lab with 8 desktops running Windows 10 Pro and Microsoft Office 2019, offering printing, scanning, and one-on-one tech help
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Recurring Craft and Fiber Arts Groups 1 activity
    • Hosts community crafting and lifelong learning programs
      Organizes a weekly knit and crochet group for adults and older individuals every Thursday evening, with opportunities for hand spinning lessons upon request.
  • Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
    • Offers technology access and digital resources
      Provides public access to eight desktop computers running Windows 10 Pro and Microsoft Office 2019, with printing, scanning, and copying services. Offers free Wi-Fi during open hours, access to electronic databases via NOVELny and the Four County Library System, and digital content through the Libby app, including e-books, audiobooks, and magazines.
  • Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 1 activity
    • Operates ongoing low-cost book sale
      Runs a continuous book sale offering low-cost hardcover and paperback books for adults and young readers, supporting community access to affordable reading materials.
  • Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
    • Provides children’s library programs and early literacy resources
      Hosts weekly storytime sessions for children ages 3–5 on Tuesday mornings, featuring stories, songs, dancing, and crafts. Offers board books and age-appropriate materials to support language and brain development in babies and toddlers, along with one-on-one assistance for caregivers.
  • Local History Archival Access 1 activity
    • Provides genealogy and local history research services
      Offers access to local history and genealogy resources, including marriage, birth, and death indexes from the Chenango American since 1855, the 1880 U.S. Census on CD-ROM, AncestryPlus online, and historical artifacts through the Greene Town Museum hosted on-site.
  • Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
    • Provides public library lending and circulation services
      Offers a circulating collection of over 42,000 items, including books, audiobooks, DVDs, and magazines, with over 50,000 items checked out annually. Provides inter-library loan access to materials across the Four County Library System, Broome County Public Library, New York State Library, and other U.S. libraries.
  • Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
    • Supports public access to governance and community space
      Conducts monthly public board meetings in compliance with the NYS Open Meetings Law, maintains public access to financial records and governance documents, and makes meeting rooms available for community group use during operating hours.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$375K
Contributions & grants$206K55%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$169K45%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$305K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$180K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.14M
Cash$178K
Investments$3.35M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$4.14M
Liquid reserves138.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -74.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 11
  • CHRISTINE BUCK — VICE PRESIDENT
  • DAVE FOWLSTON — TRUSTEE
  • GARY BREUILLY — TRUSTEE
  • GORDAN HINMAN — TRUSTEE
  • JIM RUTH — TRUSTEE
  • JOSEPH ROTH — TRUSTEE
  • KAREN RAYMOND — TRUSTEE
  • MIKE PAINO — PRESIDENT
  • NANCY BROMLEY — BOARD TREASURER
  • THERESA BRANT — TRUSTEE
  • TIFFANY WINN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Broome County Public Library Partner — Participates in inter-library loan program with Broome County Public Library.
  • Four County Library System Network — Member of the Four County Library System, which provides shared resources and inter-library access.
  • Greeneny Library Partner — Hosts Moore Memorial Library's newsletter on its website and domain.
  • Marion Moore Foundation Partner — Descendants of the Moore family continue to support the library through the Marion Moore Foundation.
  • NOVELny Partner — Collaborates with NOVELny to provide access to electronic databases for New Yorkers.
  • New York State Library Partner — Engages in inter-library loan services with the New York State Library.
  • S&B Partner — Co-hosts the weekly Knit and Crochet group with Erica at Moore Memorial Library.
  • S&B Partner — Co-hosts the weekly knit and crochet group with the library.
  • The Historical Society Partner — Hosts monthly meetings at the library.
  • The Historical Society Partner — Hosts monthly meetings of The Historical Society at the library.
  • Town of Greene Historical Society Partner — Operates the Greene Town Museum on the second floor of Moore Memorial Library.
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 Building Through Shared Creative Practice
    methodology: community-engaged crafting
    By hosting inclusive, skill-neutral craft groups that emphasize conversation and mutual support, we strengthen community bonds and foster belonging, because shared creative activity creates low-pressure social entry points and sustains ongoing interpersonal connection.
  • Early Literacy Through Caregiver Engagement
    methodology: early-literacy-through-caregiver-engagement
    By supporting shared reading and verbal interaction between caregivers and young children, we build foundational language skills and social development, because active caregiver involvement strengthens neural pathways and creates a culture of learning at home.
  • Personalized Support for Digital Inclusion
    methodology: digital-literacy-support
    By offering one-on-one technology help and device-specific support, we improve digital literacy and access, because individualized assistance reduces barriers to technology use and empowers users of all ages to participate fully in digital society.