named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Library Event Support
Provides organizational and financial support for adult and community events hosted by the Port Washington Public Library, including lectures, workshops, and cultural programs.
Newsletter and Calendar Publication
Produces and distributes monthly newsletters and event calendars to keep the community informed about library offerings and activities.
activities · 14 groups
What they do
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Library Operations and Program Support 2 activities
- Advises on library programming and collectionsProvides guidance to the Library Director on family programs, nautical collections and programming, and community health-related policies and services.
- Supports the Port Washington Public LibraryProvides ongoing operational and programmatic support to the Port Washington Public Library, including fundraising, advocacy, volunteerism, and outreach initiatives.
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Literary Events & Workshops 2 activities
- Hosts annual fundraising and signature eventsOrganizes and hosts the annual Richard D. Whittemore Book & Author Luncheon each May as its signature program and sole fundraising event.
- Sponsors public lecture series and educational programmingOrganizes and sponsors recurring lecture series on topics including local history, the American Revolution, and the creative arts, as well as special author appearances and FOL University lectures.
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Library of Things Lending 1 activity
- Funds and maintains technology lending and MakerSpace programsSolely sponsors the "Library of Games and Gadgets," enabling borrowing of technology and recreational items, and funds the MakerSpace Lab with 3D printers, recording studio, and digital tools.
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LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 1 activity
- Funds and sponsors cultural access programsFunds and solely sponsors the Museum Pass program, providing free access to 30 metropolitan-area cultural institutions, and sponsors special cultural festivals and Pride programming.
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Literacy Program Funding 1 activity
- Funds library collections and special projectsAdministers the Ruth D. Bogen Memorial Collection and Bogen Fund, contributing over $100,000 to purchase books, ebooks, and audiobooks, and funds special exhibits, digitized collections, ESOL materials, and technology such as video equipment.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Hosts public board meetingsHolds monthly board meetings that are open to the public, ensuring transparency and community engagement in library governance.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Manages rotating art and historical exhibitionsCurates and schedules rotating art exhibitions in the Karen and Ed Adler Gallery and Community Gallery, including themed exhibits such as "80 Remarkable Women Who Shaped History," with shows typically running monthly or for defined periods.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Offers ESOL and U.S. Citizenship preparation programsProvides ESOL curricula in 51 non-English languages and U.S. Citizenship preparation courses in Spanish, including interactive learning tools, online test preparation, and practice exams accessible with a library card.
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Home Delivery and Curbside Pickup Services 1 activity
- Operates curbside pickup and returnsOffers curbside pickup for books, media, games, gadgets, museum passes, and printouts including 3D prints, with 24/7 return boxes and waived overdue fines to encourage material sharing.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Organizes music and performing arts programmingEvaluates and schedules performances for the library’s music program and sponsors lectures, seminars, and discussions on music and dance in broad interpretation.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces library communications and event calendarsCreates and distributes monthly newsletters and event calendars to inform the community about library programs and services.
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Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
- Provides digital inclusion through WiFi hotspot lendingFunds service charges for nearly 100 WiFi hotspots that patrons can borrow, supporting digital equity and access for underserved populations.
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Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
- Provides digital resources and technology accessOffers online learning tools, Google Classroom tutorials in Spanish, videos for newcomers, and supports digital access through co-sponsored homework help, test prep, and digitized collections.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Provides free library membership and inter-library accessEnables residents of the school district to access free library membership and borrowing privileges across all public libraries in Nassau County, with inter-library returns available at the Port Washington location.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$161K
Contributions & grants$46K29%
Program service revenue$99K61%
Investment income$9K6%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$157K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$101K
balance sheet
Total assets$383K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$383K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -10.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 13
- BECKY SCHAMIS — BOARD MEMBER
- CARA HRISTOFORATOS — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROL HILLER — BOARD MBR EM
- DILIA KAMENSKY — BOARD MEMBER
- DONNA LITKE — BOARD MEMBER
- ELEANOR RYBECKY — BOARD MBR EM
- ELLEN ZIMMERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- FERN TREIBER — BOARD MEMBER
- KAREN SLOAN — BOARD MEMBER
- LAUREN GELMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- REBECCA HUGHES PARKER — BOARD MEMBER
- SARA EDELSON — BOARD MEMBER
- STEPHANIE MEBERG — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 63
Who they work with
- Adrienne and Drew Saur Funder — Sponsor of SoundsSwap Concerts/Media Services at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Alana Benjamin Group Funder — Sponsor of the Local History Center at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Allison and Jonathan White Funder — Sponsor of Children’s/TeenSpace at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Americana Manhasset Funder — Sponsor of Cultural Festivals/ESOL programs at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Amy and Geoffrey Bass Funder — Sponsor of the Library of Games and Gadgets at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Becky and David Schamis Funder — Sponsor of Cultural Festivals/ESOL programs at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Beth and Dan Eule Funder — Sponsor of SoundsSwap Concerts/Media Services at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Book RePort Funder — Sponsor of SoundsSwap Concerts/Media Services at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Carol and William Hiller Funder — Sponsor of SoundsSwap Concerts/Media Services at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Charlotte and David Cohen Funder — Sponsor of Children’s/TeenSpace at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Christina Massey Partner — Featured artist in an exhibition hosted by the organization
- Claudia Rouhana Funder — Sponsor of Children’s/TeenSpace at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Corinne Camarata Funder — Sponsor of Children’s/TeenSpace at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society Partner — Collaborates with the Friends of the Library on historical exhibitions and educational programs.
- Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society Partner — Collaborates with the organization on historical exhibits and programs.
- Deborah and Michael Zimmerman Funder — Sponsor of Cultural Festivals/ESOL programs at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Dilia and Sergey Kamensky Funder — Sponsor of SoundsSwap Concerts/Media Services at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Doris and Reed Whittemore Funder — Sponsor of Children’s/TeenSpace at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Dorothy Donoghue Funder — Sponsor of Children’s/TeenSpace at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Dr. Laura Baecher Partner — Provides professional development resources for ESOL teachers, including Zoom-based interactive tools and instructional presentations.
- Ellen Zimmerman Funder — Sponsor of the Local History Center at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Ellen and Richard Fox Funder — Sponsor of Cultural Festivals/ESOL programs at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Emlyn Diakow and Keith Klang Funder — Sponsor of SoundsSwap Concerts/Media Services at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Fern and Hersh Cohen Funder — Sponsor of the Local History Center at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Ina Lee Selden and Maurice Mandel Funder — Sponsor of SoundsSwap Concerts/Media Services at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Jacqueline LiCalzi and Jill Schlesinger Funder — Sponsor of the Library of Games and Gadgets at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Jane and Martin Schwartz Funder — Sponsor of Children’s/TeenSpace at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Jean-Marie Posner Funder — Sponsor of Children’s/TeenSpace at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Jessica P. Feingold Funder — Sponsor of Children’s/TeenSpace at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
- Jessica and Anish Melwani Funder — Sponsor of SoundsSwap Concerts/Media Services at the Port Washington Public Library through the Friends of the Library.
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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.
- Digital Equity Through Direct Accessmethodology: digital-equity-through-accessBy funding community WiFi hotspots, the organization reduces barriers to digital inclusion, because lack of internet access disproportionately affects underserved populations’ ability to use library and educational resources.
- Multilingual and Immersive Language Learning Modelmethodology: immersive_language_learningBy offering instruction in 51 non-English languages using authentic media and conversation with native speakers, the organization improves language acquisition outcomes, because immersion and real-world practice increase engagement and retention over traditional methods.
- Supplemental Funding for Expanded Accessmethodology: supplemental-funding-modelBy underwriting programs and services not covered by the tax-funded budget, the organization increases community access to high-demand library resources, because financial gaps limit equitable participation in cultural and educational offerings.