irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $7KTHE KATONAH POETRY SERIES - A PROGRAM OF THE KATONAH VILLAGE LIBRARY WAS FOUNDED IN 1967 BY ROBERT PHILLIPS, A LOCAL RESIDENT, ACCOMPLISHED POET AND ADVERTISING MAN. WHEN MR. PHILLIPS LEFT TO TEACH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, TWO-TIME POET LAUREATE BILLY COLLINS, THEN A RESIDENT OF NEARBY SOMERS, TOOK IT ON. BILLY COLLINS DIRECTED THE SERIES FROM 1991-2008, HIS LEADERSHIP ENHANCING ITS REPUTATION IN THE LITERARY WORLD AND DRAWING AUDIENCES FROM THE GREATER TRI-STATE AREA. SINCE 2008, COLLINS HAS CONTINUED TO ACT AS POET ADVISOR TO THE SERIES. FROM 2008 THROUGH JULY 2010, BILLY COLLINS' LONG-TIME CO-DIRECTOR, PSYCHOTHERAPIST AND POET LEISHA DOUGLAS, PH.D. SERVED AS SERIES DIRECTOR WITH MARLENE GALLAGHER, ARTIST AND POET, AS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR. THE SERIES IS NOW RUN BY THE KPS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, A SMALL GROUP OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. CAREFUL CONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO EACH POET WHO READS FOR THE SERIES. THE SCHEDULE IS ARRANGED MANY MONTHS IN ADVANCE.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Download & Stream Services
Provides digital access to ebooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, music, and magazines through platforms like Libby, hoopla, kanopy, and Freading using a library card.
Katonah Poetry Series
Long-running literary program founded in 1967, featuring readings by established poets, previously directed by U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins and now managed by a volunteer committee.
Musical Instrument Collection
Offers guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, and banjos for loan to library cardholders for two-week periods, similar to book borrowing.
Seed Library
Provides free access to native and heirloom seeds for fruits, vegetables, and flowers; encourages community gardening, seed saving, and biodiversity.
Summer Reading Programs
Annual reading programs designed for adults, teens, and children to encourage reading during the summer months.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 4 activities
- Operating public library services with physical access and circulationProvides in-person access to library facilities with regular weekly hours and circulates over 85,000 physical items annually to a community of over 90,000 visitors.
- Providing digital book and audiobook access through Libby and FreadingOffers downloadable fiction and non-fiction ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to patrons via Libby (in partnership with the Westchester Library System) and Freading platforms using a library card.
- Providing digital media access through hooplaOffers borrowing of audiobooks, eBooks, comics, manga, movies, TV shows, magazines, and music through the hoopla platform using a library card, with age-appropriate content available for children through Kids Mode.
- Providing free public domain eBooks through Project GutenbergProvides access to over 70,000 free public domain eBooks through the Project Gutenberg digital collection.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Hosting rotating art exhibitions featuring local artistsHosts rotating art exhibitions showcasing work by community artists in multiple physical locations within and around the library building.
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Library of Things Lending 1 activity
- Lending musical instruments to patronsOffers a collection of stringed musical instruments available for borrowing by library patrons.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Operating a seed library for community gardenersRuns a seed library offering native and heirloom seeds for fruits, vegetables, and flowers adapted to local growing conditions, and encourages community members to save and donate seeds to support future planting cycles.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Operating the Katonah Poetry SeriesRuns the Katonah Poetry Series, a long-standing literary program that invites poets to read and engage audiences from the tri-state area, currently managed by a volunteer executive committee.
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Community Makerspace Access and Training 1 activity
- Providing 3D printing services and educational classesOffers public access to 3D printing technology along with related educational classes to support community learning and innovation.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Providing access to classical music, jazz, and ballet through Medici TVOffers streaming access to classical music, jazz, and ballet performances, including on-demand content and live concerts, through the Medici TV platform.
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Uncategorized 5 activities
- Providing Spanish-language multimedia content through The Shelf/Estanto InfinitoOffers Spanish-language films, TV series, music, performing arts, and podcasts from over 30 countries for children and adults, including live and recorded presentations, through The Shelf/Estanto Infinito.
- Providing access to comics and manga through ComicsPlusOffers digital access to comics, manga, and nonfiction content in English and Spanish through ComicsPlus, featuring age-based browsing and parental controls.
- Providing access to streaming video and film through KanopyOffers streaming access to documentaries, independent films, foreign films, and classic movies through Kanopy, with parental controls available via PIN.
- Providing children's digital content through Libby for Kids, Tumblebook Library, and Kanopy KidsOffers curated e-books, audiobooks, magazines, animated picture books, read-alongs, educational games, and streaming videos for children through Libby for Kids, Tumblebook Library (over 1,100 titles for grades K–6), and Kanopy Kids (ages 2–8), with content in multiple languages and age-based controls.
- Providing free music access through The Free Music ArchiveOffers access to free, high-quality music across multiple genres that can be downloaded, played, shared, or used in creative projects through The Free Music Archive.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.12M
Contributions & grants$1.04M92%
Program service revenue$29K3%
Investment income$48K4%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$1.03M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$665K
Grants paid out$500
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.82M
Cash$634K
Investments$2.19M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$2.82M
Liquid reserves32.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY KANE | LIBRARY DIRECTOR | 40 | $142K |
board members · 12
- ALICIA MONTANO VIGIL — SECRETARY
- AMY DRUCKER — TRUSTEE
- CATIE WARD — VICE PRESIDENT
- EILEEN SULLIVAN — TRUSTEE
- IAN SHAW — PRESIDENT
- JOE LEMIRE — TRUSTEE
- LARRY BARTELMUCCI — TRUSTEE
- STEPHANIE ADLER YUAN — TRUSTEE
- SUSAN HASSETT — TREASURER
- TANYA FATIMI — TRUSTEE
- TOM BILLET — TRUSTEE
- VIENNA WONG — TRUSTEE, THRU DEC. 2024
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Billy Collins Partner — Two-time Poet Laureate who directed the Katonah Poetry Series from 1991–2008 and continues to serve as Poet Advisor.
- Common Sense Media Partner — Collaborates with Common Sense Media to provide age ratings for children's content on Kanopy Kids.
- Common Sense Media Partner — Collaborates with Kanopy Kids to provide developmentally appropriate age ratings for children's videos.
- Common Sense Media Partner — Partners with Common Sense Media to provide developmentally appropriate age ratings for children's content on Kanopy Kids.
- Leisha Douglas Partner — Psychotherapist and poet who served as Series Director for the Katonah Poetry Series from 2008 through July 2010.
- Marlene Gallagher Partner — Artist and poet who served as Assistant Director for the Katonah Poetry Series from 2008 through July 2010.
- Seed Savers Exchange Partner — Provides educational resources on seed saving through its website and YouTube channel for use by the Seed Library and community members.
- The Free Music Archive Partner — Source of free, high-quality music that users can download, stream, share, or use in creative projects.
- The Shelf/Estanto Infinito Partner — Partner platform providing Spanish-language multimedia content for children and adults.
- Tumblebooks Biblioteca Partner — Partner digital library offering animated books with speaking illustrations for children.
- Westchester Library System Network — Collaborates with the Westchester Library System to offer shared digital resources through Libby.
- Westchester Library System Partner — Collaborates to offer shared digital resources including ebooks and audiobooks through Libby.
- Westchester Library System Partner — Collaborates to offer shared digital resources through Libby.
- hoopla Partner — Platform through which the library offers digital borrowing of audiobooks, eBooks, music, and other media.
strategies · 4
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.
- Curated Programming for Community Engagementmethodology: curated_programmingBy deliberately selecting cultural and literary content—such as poets for public series or local art for display—the library enhances audience engagement and community ownership, because intentional curation around quality and local relevance increases attendance, emotional connection, and sustained participation.
- Developmentally Appropriate Content Curationmethodology: developmentally_appropriate_content_curationBy curating digital media using developmental appropriateness ratings (e.g., from Common Sense Media), the library supports children's literacy and engagement, because content aligned with cognitive and emotional development stages fosters more effective learning and sustained interest.
- Expanding Access Beyond Traditional Collectionsmethodology: library-lending-modelBy applying the library-lending model to non-traditional items like musical instruments and seeds, the library increases community access to resources that support creativity and sustainability, because removing cost and ownership barriers enables broader participation in cultural and environmental stewardship.
- Inclusive Access Through Multilingual and Parent-Guided Designmethodology: multilingual-accessBy organizing digital content by age, language, and family needs—including Spanish-language materials and parental controls—the library broadens access and engagement across diverse populations, because culturally and linguistically responsive design lowers barriers for non-English speakers and supports safe, guided exploration for children.