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WESTCHESTER LIBRARY SYSTEM
ELMSFORD, NY · EIN 131882114 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$7.3M
expenses
$7.7M
net assets
$1.8M
employees
34
volunteers
12
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

THE WESTCHESTER LIBRARY SYSTEM COLLABORATES WITH THE 38 PUBLIC LIBRARIES - SEE SCHEDULE O IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND SERVICES AND TO ENHANCE AND SUPPORT LIBRARY SERVICE FOR MORE THAN 1,000,000 RESIDENTS. WLS IS ONE OF NEW YORK STATE'S 23 PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Westchester Library System (WLS) supports 38 public libraries across Westchester County, New York, enhancing access to resources and services for over 1 million residents. It provides direct public programming with a focus on underserved populations, including teens, seniors, justice-impacted individuals, and those with literacy challenges. WLS connects people to information on health, career development, education, and essential services while fostering partnerships between libraries and local nonprofits.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $3.79M
    PUBLIC SERVICE - WLS PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES TO ITS MEMBER LIBRARIES AND THE PUBLIC. THE PUBLIC PROGRAMS OFFERED ARE OPEN TO ALL, WITH A FOCUS TO SERVE UNDERSERVED AND MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS INCLUDING TEENS, SENIORS, JUSTICE IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS AND THE LITERACY CHALLENGED. THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES TO AND ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF THESE GROUPS WLS PROGRAMS CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, LITERACY, EDUCATION, AND ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES. IN SERVING ITS MEMBER LIBRARIES WLS BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE LIBRARY COMMUNITY AND LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, PROMOTE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGE AND EMPOWER THE PUBLIC THEY SERVE.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Member Library Support
Provides operational and programmatic support to 38 member public libraries, including resource sharing, advocacy, workforce development initiatives, and partnership building with local nonprofits.
Public Service Programs
Direct public programs focused on health and wellness, career development, literacy, education, and access to essential resources, with targeted outreach to underserved populations including teens, seniors, and justice-impacted individuals.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Regional Library Resource Sharing 2 activities
    • Securing alternative library materials following vendor closure
      Works to secure library materials through alternative sources following the closure of Baker & Taylor, ensuring continued access to resources for member libraries.
    • Supporting resource access across Westchester County public libraries
      Collaborates with 38 public libraries in Westchester County to provide access to resources and services for over 1,000,000 residents.
  • Library Book Donation Management 1 activity
    • Building partnerships between libraries and non-profits
      Builds collaborative partnerships between the library community and local non-profit organizations to increase awareness of library programs, promote workforce development, and empower the public.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Delivering public programs for underserved populations
      Provides public programs focused on underserved and marginalized groups—including teens, seniors, justice-impacted individuals, and literacy-challenged individuals—connecting them with resources for health and wellness, career development, literacy, education, and essential services.
  • Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
    • Providing free technology assistance via Digital Navigators
      Offers free technology help through Digital Navigators who assist individuals with technology use, internet access, and online security questions.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$7.27M
Contributions & grants$4.35M60%
Program service revenue$2.77M38%
Investment income$142K2%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$7.66M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$3.56M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.13M
Cash$3.03M
Investments$1.21M
Liabilities$4.36M
Net assets$1.76M
Liquid reserves6.6 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +2.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TERRY KIRCHNER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35 $305K
ROBERT CALUORI CFO 35 $236K
WILSON ARANA IT DIRECTOR 35 $200K
PATRICIA BRIGHAM DIR OF DEVELOPMENT 35 $146K
board members · 15
  • ALICE JOSELOW — TRUSTEE
  • ANDREA ZUCKERMAN BOBER — TRUSTEE
  • ANTHONY AMIANO — VICE PRESIDENT
  • BARBARA TEPPER — TRUSTEE
  • DAVID MENER — TRUSTEE
  • DIANE TABAKMAN — SECRETARY
  • JULIE MILLS-WORTHEY — TRUSTEE
  • KAREN KELLEY — TRUSTEE
  • KAREN ZEVIN — TRUSTEE
  • MAUREEN LEBLANC — TREASURER
  • NISHAT HYDARI — PRESIDENT
  • PATRICIA PHELAN — TRUSTEE
  • ROBERT CARTALANO — TRUSTEE
  • SUSAN MORDUCH — TRUSTEE
  • WES IWANSKI — TRUSTEE
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • 38 Public Libraries in Westchester County Partner — Collaborates with 38 member public libraries to provide access to resources and services for over 1,000,000 residents.
  • Baker & Taylor Partner — Former major distributor of library books for WLS member libraries.
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.

  • Community Partnership and Collaborative Workforce Development
    methodology: community partnership and workforce development collaboration
    By building partnerships between libraries and local non-profits, the system amplifies service reach and supports workforce development, because collaborative networks leverage complementary strengths, increase public awareness of available resources, and create pathways for sustained civic and economic empowerment.
  • Cooperative Library System Model
    methodology: cooperative_library_system
    By operating as a cooperative system, Westchester Library System strengthens member libraries and enhances community service capacity, because shared infrastructure and coordination enable more efficient resource allocation, collective advocacy, and scalable programming than individual libraries could achieve alone.
  • Targeted Public Service and Advocacy for Marginalized Populations
    methodology: targeted public service and advocacy
    By focusing programs on underserved and marginalized groups through direct services and advocacy, the library system increases access to critical resources in health, education, and career development, because intentional outreach and systemic advocacy address structural barriers that prevent equitable engagement with information and support systems.