named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
FLLS Family Literacy Grants
Mini-grants for member libraries to support literacy programs for at-risk youth from birth to age 21, funded by NYS outreach services.
FLLS Outreach Mini-Grants
Annual grants of $300–$3,000 to member libraries to support services for underserved populations and people with special needs.
New York State Construction Grants
Administers state construction grants that fund up to 90% of eligible three-year building projects for public libraries in the region.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Library Staff Professional Development 1 activity
- Delivers training and technical resources for library system usersProvides comprehensive training materials and onboarding resources for Polaris library system users, including video tutorials, guides on circulation, item maintenance, interlibrary loan processing, report generation, and access to SimplyReports.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Funds construction projects for public libraries through state grantsAdministers New York State construction grants that finance up to 90% of eligible three-year building projects for public libraries within the Finger Lakes region.
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Literacy Program Funding 1 activity
- Funds outreach and literacy mini-grant programs for member librariesAdministers Family Literacy mini-grants and annual Outreach Mini-Grants ranging from $300 to $3,000 to support member libraries in expanding services for at-risk youth, underserved populations, and people with special needs, including collection development and programming.
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Regional Library Resource Sharing 1 activity
- Operates resource sharing and delivery services among librariesProvides cataloging, interlibrary loan processing, and physical delivery of books, DVDs, Blu-rays, and video games between member libraries at no cost to improve access to shared collections.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces communications and governance materials for transparencyProduces and distributes a monthly electronic newsletter for member libraries and maintains transparency by posting board meeting agendas one day prior and minutes within two weeks after each meeting held in Ithaca, NY.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Provides access to digital learning and research resourcesOffers member libraries and their patrons access to a range of digital tools including Mango Languages, HeritageQuest genealogical records, JobNow™ career support with live tutoring, and a digital collection of children’s books and educational games.
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Library Operations and Program Support 1 activity
- Provides cooperative support and capacity building for member librariesOffers ongoing support to 33 public libraries across Cayuga, Cortland, Seneca, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties in New York, including policy development resources, network coordination, and infrastructure strengthening to improve library services.
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Community Safety and Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Provides sexual harassment prevention training and compliance supportDelivers mandatory sexual harassment prevention training to supervisors, employees, and volunteers in compliance with New York State law, supported by fillable PDF tools and inquiry response via contact form.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Administers annual reporting and compliance support for public librariesManages the annual reporting process for chartered public libraries in New York State through the Counting Opinions LibPAS Portal, ensuring compliance with state requirements and providing direct staff assistance to library directors during submissions.
- Maintains and upgrades library technology infrastructureConducts scheduled software maintenance and upgrades Polaris servers to ensure reliable operation of the regional library system and support for member libraries’ digital services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2.16M
Contributions & grants$1.68M78%
Program service revenue$373K17%
Investment income$14K1%
Other revenue$99K
expenses
Total expenses$1.53M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$738K
Grants paid out$89K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.47M
Cash$2.86M
Investments$0
Liabilities$166K
Net assets$4.30M
Liquid reserves22.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +22.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SARAH GLOGOWSKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $108K |
board members · 10
- BONNIE THOMAS — Trustee
- CYNTHIA MANNINO — Vice President
- ELAINE MEYERS — Trustee
- KATHRYN MARONEY — Trustee
- LIZ HUDSON — Finance Chair
- MARTIN TOOMBS — President
- MICCI BOGARD — Trustee
- PATRICIA SCHAFFER — Trustee
- PRESCILLA BERGGREN-THOMAS — Trustee
- SUE HEAVENRICH — Secretary
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- COSAC Partner — Team responsible for selecting recipients of the Outreach Mini-Grant program.
- Counting Opinions Partner — Technology partner providing the LibPAS Portal for annual report submissions.
- Finger Lakes Grants Information Center Partner — Collaborates to provide local communities with tools and access to foundation and government grant resources.
- Friends of Tompkins County Public Library Partner — Provides financial support enabling the purchase of system-wide collection materials and continuing education opportunities.
- Grady Health System Partner — Integrated food prescriptions into primary care
- Innovative Partner — Collaborates to provide Polaris system documentation and training webinars.
- Jenny Shonk Partner — Contact person for the FLLS Bulletin, responsible for content submissions and distribution list management.
- Member Library Network — Network of 33 local libraries participating in the Finger Lakes Library System.
- New York State Government — Provides state funding for FLLS-administered outreach and construction grants to member libraries.
- New York State Department of Labor Government — Source of sexual harassment prevention training requirements that FLLS follows.
- New York State Library Government — State agency setting minimum standards for public library reporting, including the requirement for community-facing annual reports.
- Tompkins County Public Library Partner — Serves as the Central Library for the Finger Lakes Library System.
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.
- Federated System with Centralized Supportmethodology: federated_library_systemBy preserving local governance while providing centralized services such as cataloging and interlibrary loans, the system enables efficient resource sharing and equitable access because it balances autonomy with economies of scale.
- Grantmaking to Expand Equitable Accessmethodology: library-access-grantmakingBy providing flexible funding to member libraries for family literacy and accessibility initiatives, the organization increases library engagement among at-risk and underserved populations because locally tailored programs better meet community needs.
- Regional Cooperation Modelmethodology: regional-cooperationBy coordinating and strengthening information systems across a five-county region, the organization enhances library service delivery and resource access because centralized collaboration improves efficiency and equity among member libraries.