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JORDAN BRAMLEY LIBRARY
JORDAN, NY · EIN 150625697 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M) · jordanbramleylibrary.org
revenue
$219K
expenses
$161K
net assets
$514K
employees
6
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF LIBRARY SERVICES FOR FREE PUBLIC USE TO THE INHABITANTS OF THE VILLAGE OF JORDAN AND THE VICINITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Jordan Bramley Library provides free public library services to residents of the Jordan-Elbridge Central School District in New York. It offers physical and digital collections, including books, magazines, audiobooks, and online resources accessible through the Onondaga County Public Library system. The library also maintains a community room for public use and supports local history through collaboration with the Jordan Historical Society.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Room Rental
Provides a community room for public use, accommodating groups up to 65 with kitchen and restroom facilities, subject to rental policies and fees
Digital Access via Libby
Offers access to e-books, audiobooks, music, and digital magazines through the Libby app and OverDrive platform using a library card
Magazine Subscription Service
Provides free access to nearly 100 magazine titles with a hold service that automatically reserves new issues for patrons
The Book Shoppe
Sells gently used books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, puzzles, and games at low prices to support library activities
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 3 activities
    • Offers digital media access through online platforms
      Provides patrons with free access to e-books, audiobooks, music, and movies through digital platforms including Libby (powered by OverDrive) and Kanopy, accessible with a library card.
    • Provides access to magazines and subscription services
      Offers nearly 100 free magazine subscriptions to the public, with services including monthly hold options to ensure patrons do not miss issues and free access for patrons.
    • Provides free public library services to local residents
      Offers free public library services to residents of the Village of Jordan and the Jordan-Elbridge Central School District, including access to physical and digital collections, lending of materials, and inter-library loan and return capabilities across the Onondaga County Public Library system.
  • Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
    • Holds public Board of Trustees meetings
      Conducts monthly Board of Trustees meetings in the Community Room on the third Wednesday at 6:00 PM, except in February and July, providing transparency and governance oversight.
  • Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
    • Hosts library programs and events for the public
      Organizes public programs such as the 2024 summer reading program themed "Dino Adventure," engaging community members through educational and recreational activities.
  • Community Space Provision 1 activity
    • Manages community room rentals for public use
      Makes the Community Room available for reservation by groups and individuals for events, with capacity for up to 65 people and access to tables, chairs, a full kitchen with a stove, and restrooms.
  • Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
    • Operates a local history museum
      Manages a museum adjacent to the library that houses local history and artifacts, offering private tours through the Jordan Historical Society Museum.
  • Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 1 activity
    • Operates a used book and media shop
      Runs an on-site Book Shoppe offering gently used books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, puzzles, and games for sale at low cost, supported by donations to The Old Book Shoppe.
  • Library of Things Lending 1 activity
    • Provides technology lending to patrons
      Offers tech packs for availability to patrons, supporting access to digital resources and tools through the Jordan Bramley Library.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Implements library lending policies and fine management
      Enforces lending policies including 3-week or 7-day loan periods, daily fines for overdue materials (25¢ for print, $1.00 for digital media), deactivation of borrower cards with fines over $4.99, and referral of accounts with $50+ in charges to collections with a $10 service fee.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$219K
Contributions & grants$149K68%
Program service revenue$21K10%
Investment income$44K20%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$161K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$97K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$514K
Cash$326K
Investments$168K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$514K
Liquid reserves37.0 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +19.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • ASHLEY RYAN — SECRETARY
  • CASSIDY WILCKEN — TRUSTEE
  • JULIANNA BUCHMANN — LIBRARY DIRE
  • KAREN HAYWARD — TREASURER
  • KAREN SCHAUB — TRUSTEE
  • MELINDA SMART — PRESIDENT
  • STEW MACDOWELL — VICE PRESIDE
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Facebook Partner — Platform used for communication and receiving magazine requests from patrons.
  • Horace W. Whitley Community Center Partner — Hosts the Jordan Historical Society Museum adjacent to the library.
  • Jordan Historical Society Partner — Collaborates with or references the Jordan Historical Society, which operates the Jordan Historical Museum.
  • New York State Canal Society Partner — Charter member organization
  • OCPL Network — Member of the Onondaga County Public Library system.
  • Onondaga County Library System Network — Member of the Onondaga County Library System.
  • Onondaga County Public Library Network — Library cardholders from Onondaga County Public Library are eligible for membership and trustee eligibility at Jordan Bramley Library.
  • Onondaga County Public Library Network — Member of the Onondaga County Public Library system, allowing reciprocal borrowing and returning of materials across 31 libraries.
  • Onondaga Historical Association Partner — Jessica Bramley served as a trustee
  • Onondaga Library System Network — Charter member, organized in 1962
  • Unique Management Services Partner — Partners with a collection agency to manage overdue accounts with balances of $50 or more.
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.

  • Free Public Access Model
    methodology: free-public-access-library
    By providing free access to library services, the organization supports community education and information equity because removing financial barriers increases utilization across diverse socioeconomic groups.
  • Resource Sharing to Promote Access
    methodology: library-access-over-purchase
    By promoting borrowing over purchasing, the library expands access to books and magazines because shared collections reduce individual costs and increase sustainable use of materials.
  • Themed Literacy Engagement
    methodology: themed-literacy-engagement
    By designing themed summer reading programs, the library increases children's participation in literacy activities because thematic elements make reading more engaging and relevant to young patrons.