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AMSTERDAM FREE LIBRARY
AMSTERDAM, NY · EIN 141364469 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · amsterdamlibrary.com
revenue
$1.4M
expenses
$691K
net assets
$3.8M
employees
0
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

COMMUNITY EDUCATION/ENTERTAINMENT

profile · synthesized from sources

The Amsterdam Free Library is a public library serving the city of Amsterdam, NY, providing free access to books, digital resources, educational programs, and community services. It supports lifelong learning, literacy, and civic engagement through physical and online collections, including genealogy tools, test prep, and local news. The library is undergoing a multi-phase modernization to improve accessibility and expand programming space.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Free Homeschooling Curriculum (Educate Station)
Offers full weekly and monthly learning plans and worksheets for Pre-K through 5th grade in core academic and social-emotional subjects
Heritage Hub
Online genealogy resource offering U.S. obituaries, death notices, and historical records from 1704 to present for family history research
Library Modernization Project
Multi-phase construction initiative to upgrade infrastructure, improve accessibility, and expand facilities with a new three-story addition
NewsBank Digital Newspapers
Provides free digital access to local and national newspapers including The Recorder, The Daily Gazette, and The Times Union using a library card
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Public Document Services 1 activity
    • Delivers public access services including printing, faxing, and curbside assistance
      Provides printing and faxing services to patrons and offers curbside service and alternative assistance options for those unable to enter the building, particularly during construction periods.
  • Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
    • Improves digital accessibility and user experience
      Maintains and enhances website accessibility for individuals with disabilities by applying recognized accessibility standards and ensuring ongoing improvements to user experience.
  • Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
    • Modernizes library infrastructure and preserves historic features
      Conducts facility upgrades including exterior drainage improvements, foundation waterproofing, HVAC system modernization, electrical infrastructure upgrades to three-phase power, and basement space redesign for expanded use. Restores historic architectural elements such as eyebrow dormer windows and original windows by removing later additions.
  • Cemetery Records and Genealogical Research 1 activity
    • Offers online and in-person access to newspapers and archival resources
      Provides free digital access to current and archived local and national newspapers, including The Recorder, The Daily Gazette, The Times Union, and The New York Times via Gale Database, using a library card. Offers full-text search of historic New York State newspapers and genealogical research through Heritage Hub with U.S. obituaries and death notices from 1704 to present.
  • Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
    • Provides library lending services for physical and digital materials
      Offers borrowing of physical materials with loan periods of 7 days for DVDs, 14 days for new fiction, and 28 days for all other items. Provides digital lending of ebooks, eaudiobooks, and emagazines through an online platform accessible with a library card.
  • Homeschool Support Services 1 activity
    • Supports homeschooling and early education with curated learning resources
      Offers a free homeschooling curriculum through Educate Station, providing structured learning plans and printable worksheets for children in Pre-K through 5th grade across multiple subjects.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Facilitates library access through flexible registration and fine policies
      Allows online self-registration for temporary library cards, requiring in-person verification within 60 days. Eliminated late fines for overdue materials while continuing to charge for lost or damaged items to promote equitable access.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.41M
Contributions & grants$1.37M97%
Program service revenue$3K0%
Investment income$39K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$691K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$494K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.84M
Cash$884K
Investments$0
Liabilities$528
Net assets$3.84M
Liquid reserves15.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 9
  • BARBARA LIVERIO — Trustee
  • CHERYL GENTILE — Secretary
  • DAVID MENDEZ-SANKRITH — Trustee
  • DEBORAH MAREK — Treasurer
  • JOHN NAPLE — Trustee
  • MARY DONOHUE — President
  • SUSAN KAZILAS — Vice President
  • SUZANNE SYZDEK — Trustee
  • TOM TWENTE — Trustee
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Educate Station Partner — Partner providing homeschooling curriculum resources.
  • Foundation for the Amsterdam Free Library Partner — Supports the Amsterdam Free Library through fundraising and program enhancement.
  • Friends of the Amsterdam Free Library Partner — Volunteer group that supports library programming, advocacy, and community engagement.
  • Gale Database Partner — Partner providing access to The New York Times.
  • Heritage Hub Partner — Partner providing genealogical research resources.
  • Mohawk Valley Library System Network — Member library within the MVLS network, enabling reciprocal borrowing privileges.
  • NewsBank Partner — Partner providing digital access to local and national newspapers.
  • Southern Adirondack Library System Network — Member library within the SALS network, enabling reciprocal borrowing privileges.
  • VMJR Companies Partner — Construction firm handling phase one of the library modernization project
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.

  • Architectural Storytelling in Modernization
    methodology: architectural_storytelling_through_modernization
    By designing expansions that reflect both historical roots and contemporary growth, the library enhances public engagement and belonging, because the building’s form communicates an evolving yet continuous community identity.
  • Historic Preservation as Stewardship
    methodology: historic_preservation_stewardship
    By restoring original architectural elements while upgrading systems, the library strengthens community connection and trust, because maintaining historical integrity demonstrates respect for local heritage and fosters a sense of place.
  • Reciprocal Borrowing to Expand Access
    methodology: reciprocal_borrowing_network
    By enabling borrowing across regional library systems, the library increases resource availability and usage, because removing institutional barriers allows patrons to access a broader range of materials without duplication of effort or cost.