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SOUTHERN TIER LIBRARY SYSTEM
PAINTED POST, NY · EIN 160836935 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B71Z · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$2.8M
expenses
$3.0M
net assets
$2.8M
employees
33
volunteers
14
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

SOUTHERN TIER LIBRARY SYSTEM STRENGTHENS AND SUPPORTS EXCELLENT LIBRARY SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE REGION.

profile · synthesized from sources

SOUTHERN TIER LIBRARY SYSTEM strengthens and supports high-quality library services across its region. It provides outreach to underserved populations, including inmates and residents of assisted living facilities, and offers member library support through shared resources, grant administration, and bulk purchasing. The organization operates in New York State, primarily serving rural libraries and special populations through coordinated programming and state-aid distribution.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $137K
    OUTREACH - PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO SPECIAL CLIENT POPULATION GROUPS. LOANS LARGE PRINT LIBRARY BOOKS AND AUDIO BOOKS TO ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES AND SMALL RURAL LIBRARIES. PURCHASES BOOKS AND MAGAZINES FOR INMATES AT COUNTY JAILS. COORDINATES PROGRAMS FOR LIBRARIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AGENCIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND NON-PROFITS. ADMINISTERS GRANTS TO LOCAL LIBRARIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. PURCHASES LIBRARY BOOKS FOR INMATE POPULATIONS AT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND COORDINATES DELIVERY OF LIBRARY MATERIALS FROM LOCAL LIBRARIES.
  2. #2 $301K
    MEMBER SERVICES - ADMINISTERS GRANTS AND MATERIALS FOR MEMBER LIBRARIES. RECEIVES AND DISTRIBUTES STATE AID AND STATE GRANTS. APPLIES FOR ADDITIONAL GRANTS AND ADVOCATES FOR COUNTY FUNDING. SELECTS, NEGOTIATES PRICES OF, AND PURCHASES SUPPLIES, BAR CODE LABELS AND BAR CODE READERS, AUDIO BOOKS, COMPUTERS, PERIPHERALS, SOFTWARE AND OTHER ITEMS ON BEHALF OF MEMBER LIBRARIES.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Member Services Program
Administers grants and materials for member libraries, negotiates and purchases supplies and technology on their behalf, and distributes state aid and grants to support library operations.
Outreach Program
Provides support services to special client populations, including loaning large print books and audiobooks to assisted living facilities and rural libraries, purchasing books and magazines for inmates, and coordinating library programs in partnership with agencies and nonprofits.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Library Operations and Program Support 2 activities
    • Administering grants and distributing materials to member libraries
      Provides grant administration and distribution of state aid, materials, and supplies to member libraries, including procurement of technology, audio books, and reading materials. Supports underserved populations through coordinated funding and resource allocation.
    • Advocacy and procurement for member libraries
      Advocates for county funding on behalf of member libraries and procures supplies, technology, and audio books collectively to reduce costs and improve access.
  • Library Book Donation Management 1 activity
    • Coordinating library programs with community agencies
      Coordinates library-based programs in partnership with local government agencies and community organizations to expand access and programming for underserved communities.
  • Prison and Jail Literacy Support 1 activity
    • Outreach services for incarcerated and rural populations
      Loans large print and audio books to assisted living facilities and rural libraries, and purchases reading materials for inmates in county jails and correctional facilities as part of targeted outreach programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.80M
Contributions & grants$1.98M71%
Program service revenue$543K19%
Investment income$21K1%
Other revenue$260K
expenses
Total expenses$3.04M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.57M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.51M
Cash$584K
Investments$0
Liabilities$740K
Net assets$2.77M
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BRIAN HILDRETH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 38 $186K
board members · 14
  • BARBARA HUBBELL — TRUSTEE
  • BETSY GORMAN — TRUSTEE
  • DAN ACTON — TRUSTEE
  • DAVID HAGGSTROM — TRUSTEE
  • KATHY GREEN — PRESIDENT
  • LOUISE RICHARDSON — SECRETARY
  • LYNNETTE DECKER — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MARY-CLAIRE KREBS — TRUSTEE
  • MICHAEL STEFFENS — TRUSTEE
  • RACHEL BARBOUR — TRUSTEE
  • RICHARD AHOLA — TRUSTEE
  • RICHARD URBAN — TRUSTEE
  • SISI BARR — TREASURER
  • SUSAN MCGILL — TRUSTEE
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Agencies Partner — Collaborates with Southern Tier Library System to coordinate library programs and services for special client populations.
  • Local Government Partner — Collaborates with Southern Tier Library System to coordinate library programs and services for special client populations.
  • Member Libraries Network — Receives grant administration, state aid distribution, and centralized procurement services from Southern Tier Library System.
  • Non-Profits Partner — Partners with Southern Tier Library System to coordinate library programs and services for special client populations.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Centralized Procurement for System-Wide Efficiency
    methodology: centralized_procurement_for_member_libraries
    By centrally selecting, negotiating, and purchasing resources, we enhance operational efficiency and equitable access for member libraries because pooled buying power reduces costs and standardizes quality across the system.
  • Grant Administration for Local Capacity Building
    methodology: grant_administration_for_local_capacity
    By administering grants to local libraries, we strengthen library access for underserved populations because targeted funding enables locally responsive programs and services that address community-specific needs.