irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $409KCOMMITTEES, SECTIONS & ROUNDTABLES- COMPONENT UNITS OF NYLA WHICH ARE ORGANIZED BY NYLA MEMBERSHIP TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC MEMBER ISSUES WITHIN THE INDUSTRY. CONTINUING EDUCATION, EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, BULLETIN AND DIRECTORY - TO PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION TO MEMBERS AND TO MAINTAIN A HIGH LEVEL OF AWARENESS AMONG MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION AND COMMUNICATE VARIOUS CONTINUING DEVELOPMENTS. SCHOLARSHIPS - PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ENABLE AN INTERESTED AND DESERVING STUDENT TO PURSUE A MASTER'S DEGREE IN LIBRARY SCIENCE AT AN ALA-ACCREDITED LIBRARY SCHOOL IN NEW YORK STATE. ADVOCACY - WORKING TO ENSURE STABLE AND SUSTAINABLE LIBRARY FUNDING.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy
Works to ensure stable and sustainable library funding and promotes public policies that support libraries across New York State.
Committees, Sections & Roundtables
Member-driven groups organized around specific library specialties or interests to share knowledge, advocate, and lead initiatives within the profession.
Continuing Education & Leadership
Provides professional development opportunities, workshops, and leadership training to maintain high standards among library professionals.
Scholarships
Offers financial assistance to students pursuing a master's degree in library science at an ALA-accredited school in New York State.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 2 activities
- Manages membership services and communicationsOffers personal and organizational membership with tiered dues, facilitates renewals and conference registration via email, maintains an online directory, and distributes regular publications including The NYLA e-Bulletin and weekly News You Can Use.
- Supports library professional engagement through sections and roundtablesProvides access to nine specialized sections and supports roundtables with scheduling, marketing, technical, and organizational assistance, including a structured reactivation process for inactive groups.
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Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Advocates for stable library funding and policyConducts advocacy efforts at the state and local level to support sustainable library funding, including representation in Albany and Washington D.C., an annual Library Advocacy Day, and engagement with the Governor, State Legislature, Board of Regents, and local governments.
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Library Staff Professional Development 1 activity
- Offers professional development through conferences and education programsHosts an annual four-day conference featuring workshops, presentations, and networking; provides continuing education via the Library Skills Academy, webinars, workshops, and seminars that offer continuing education credit, and supports leadership development through the Developing Leaders Program.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Provides financial assistance to libraries and individuals in needOffers disaster relief funding for libraries damaged or destroyed, scholarships for library support staff pursuing undergraduate degrees, and financial support for members to attend conferences.
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Free Expression Defense & Advocacy 1 activity
- Provides legal and intellectual freedom support to librariesOffers legal support on issues with statewide implications and funds efforts to defend intellectual freedom rights for NYLA members.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Provides scholarships for library science studentsOffers scholarships to support students pursuing a master's degree in library science at an ALA-accredited library school in New York State.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognizes excellence in librarianship through awards and scholarshipsPresents awards and scholarships to recognize outstanding contributions to librarianship, including support staff, veteran school librarians, students of African descent, and youth services, with recognition events held during the annual conference.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.34M
Contributions & grants$537K40%
Program service revenue$687K51%
Investment income$118K9%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.16M
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead35%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$442K
Grants paid out$16K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.42M
Cash$506K
Investments$1.50M
Liabilities$213K
Net assets$2.20M
Liquid reserves20.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +22.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNALEE DRAGON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $120K |
board members · 19
- ALEXANDRA MERCADO — DIRECTOR
- CAITLIN KENNEY — DIRECTOR
- FRANK MCKENNA — TREASURER
- GINGER TEBO — PRESIDENT-ELECT
- INDIRA MUKHERJEE — DIRECTOR
- JEAN CURRIE — DIRECTOR
- JERRIE GRANTHAM — DIRECTOR
- JESSICA REGITANO — DIRECTOR
- JOYCE LAIOSA — DIRECTOR
- KERRIE BURCH — DIRECTOR
- KETURAH CAPPADONIA — ALA CHAPTER COUNCILOR
- LISA G KROPP — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
- LORIANA DONOVAN — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW BOLLERMAN — TREASURER-ELECT
- RAKISHA KEARNS-WHITE — DIRECTOR
- RYAN PERRY — DIRECTOR
- SARAH O'SHEA — DIRECTOR
- SUE LUDINGTON — DIRECTOR
- TIM SPINDLER — PRESIDENT
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- ALA Network — Offers a discounted joint membership option with the American Library Association for students.
- ALA Network — Supports students attending ALA-accredited library schools in New York State.
- Academic & Special Libraries Section Network — NYLA section representing academic and special librarians
- American Library Association Network — NYLA is a chapter of the American Library Association and has representation on the ALA Council, with its ALA Councilor reporting national developments to NYLA members.
- American Library Association Network — New York Chapter of the American Library Association
- Becky Czornobil Partner — Director of Communications and Member Engagement, responsible for communications, marketing, digital advertising, professional development programs, and vendor partnerships.
- Coalition of Library Workers of Color Roundtable Partner — Hosts and supports a dedicated roundtable for library workers of color.
- Director of Membership Services Partner — Point of contact for volunteer submissions and coordination within NYLA
- ESLN Partner — Partner organization that enables libraries to better serve users through dynamic programs, innovative collaborations, and shared resources.
- Eastern New York School Library Media Association Partner — Hosts and supports a regional school library media association as a roundtable.
- Empire State Center for the Book Partner — Partner organization promoting reading culture, literature, literacy, book arts, and book history across New York State through collaboration with libraries and other institutions.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for organizational communication and outreach.
- Friends of Libraries Section Network — NYLA section engaging library supporters and advocates
- Friends of Libraries Section Partner — Unit within NYLA that administers a conference scholarship for its members
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for organizational communication and outreach.
- Lauren Hoyt Partner — Director of Association Operations who handles membership renewal inquiries
- Lauren Hoyt Partner — Director of Association Operations, manages membership and financial services, event and trade show information, and CE documentation management services.
- Leadership and Management Section Network — NYLA section for library leaders and managers
- Library Trustees Association Section Network — NYLA section for library trustees
- Max Prime Partner — Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, handles legislation, advocacy, and government relations inquiries.
- NYBLC Partner — Unit within NYLA that administers scholarships for library support staff and students of African descent
- New York Black Librarians' Caucus Partner — Hosts and supports a dedicated caucus for Black librarians in New York.
- New York State Board of Regents Government — NYLA advocates before the New York State Board of Regents on behalf of libraries.
- PULISDO Network — Network of twenty-three public library systems in New York State, each counted as organizational members of NYLA.
- Public Libraries Section Network — NYLA section representing public library professionals
- SLSA Partner — Partner organization supporting New York State School Library System Directors through mentoring, networking, advocacy, professional development, and consortium pricing.
- SSL Partner — Unit within NYLA that administers a continuing education award for veteran school librarians
- School Librarians of the Southern Tier - East Partner — Hosts and supports a regional group of school librarians as a roundtable.
- Section of School Librarians Network — NYLA section for school library professionals
- Section on Management of Information Resources & Technology Network — NYLA section focused on information and technology management in libraries
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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.
- Grassroots Advocacy and Policy Influencemethodology: grassroots_advocacyBy expanding membership engagement and mobilizing collective action, NYLA amplifies the library community’s voice in policy decisions, because sustained, broad-based participation strengthens advocacy outcomes and funding support at state and federal levels.
- Leadership and Professional Development Pipelinemethodology: leadership_pipelineBy investing in structured leadership development and continuing education tailored to evolving sector needs, NYLA improves individual competence and institutional capacity, because building skilled, future-ready professionals strengthens the entire library ecosystem.
- Member-Driven Governance and Specializationmethodology: member-driven_governanceBy organizing members into specialized sections, roundtables, and interest-based groups, NYLA leverages practitioner expertise to shape relevant programming and advocacy, because targeted engagement by library type and career stage increases ownership, responsiveness, and representation within the profession.