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FRIENDS OF THE DOBBS FERRY LIBRARY INC
DOBBS FERRY, NY · EIN 510139473 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · dflfriends.org
revenue
$53K
expenses
$33K
net assets
$660K
employees
0
volunteers
10
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

PROMOTE AND PRESERVE A STRONG LOCAL LIBRARY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit support organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the Dobbs Ferry Public Library in New York. The Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library enhance library services through fundraising, volunteer coordination, and sponsorship of cultural programs and technology upgrades. They support staff enrichment, supplement collection development, and manage an endowment for long-term sustainability.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Endowment Fund
Perpetual fund established in 2007 to provide ongoing financial support for library programs, resources, and collections beyond the regular budget
Mary's Yarns
Knitting and crocheting group that creates scarves, lap blankets, and quilts distributed to the Dobbs Ferry Food Bank, Midnight Run, Project Linus, and American Legion families through Operation Baby Shower
Used Book Sales
Fundraising initiative managed by a dedicated committee to generate revenue for library support
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Library Operations and Program Support 2 activities
    • Sponsoring library programs and cultural events
      Sponsors and supports popular cultural programs, exhibits, and innovative initiatives such as the Summer Reading Program at the Dobbs Ferry Library to enhance community engagement and educational offerings.
    • Supplementing library collections and technology
      Purchases materials and technology beyond the library’s regular budget, including funding for iPads, a printer cart for the 3D printer, and supplemental acquisitions to maintain collection quality.
  • Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
    • Advocacy and awareness initiatives for the library
      Conducts advocacy and awareness campaigns to promote the value and needs of the Dobbs Ferry Library within the community.
  • Recurring Craft and Fiber Arts Groups 1 activity
    • Community crafting and handmade item production
      Organizes knitting and crocheting initiatives that produce scarves, lap blankets, and baby items for community distribution, and creates an annual handmade quilt for raffle to benefit the library.
  • Endowment and Gift Fund Management 1 activity
    • Managing an endowment fund for long-term library support
      Manages an endowment fund established in 2007 to provide perpetual financial support for library programs, resources, and operational needs.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Membership and donor engagement operations
      Manages annual membership cycles from January 1 to December 31 and offers secure online registration to engage supporters and sustain financial contributions.
  • Library Staff Professional Development 1 activity
    • Supporting professional development for library staff
      Provides funding and opportunities for professional enrichment and development of staff at the Dobbs Ferry Library.
  • Library Volunteer Coordination & Community Engagement 1 activity
    • Volunteer and fundraising program management
      Organizes and operates committees focused on membership, fundraising, used book sales, and finance to support the library’s operations and sustainability.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$53K
Contributions & grants$13K25%
Program service revenue$14K27%
Investment income$25K48%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$33K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$660K
Cash$660K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$660K
Liquid reserves239.3 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +52.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • LISA BAI — PRESIDENT
  • MARIA VALLEJO- NGUYEN — TREASURER
  • SANDRA BERMAN — SECRETARY
  • TESS MCDADE — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • American Legion Partner — Partners with the group on Operation Baby Shower to support military families.
  • Dobbs Ferry Food Bank Partner — Receives scarves and blankets made by the group for distribution.
  • Dobbs Ferry Library Partner — Primary partner organization supported through funding, programming, and advocacy.
  • Dobbs Ferry Library Partner — Primary partner organization supported through programming, funding, and advocacy
  • Dobbs Ferry Public Library Partner — Collaborates with the Dobbs Ferry Public Library to support its operations and programs.
  • Dobbs Ferry Public Library Partner — Collaborates with the Dobbs Ferry Public Library to support library programs and services.
  • Dobbs Ferry Public Library Partner — Primary beneficiary of financial and programmatic support from the Friends group.
  • Midnight Run Partner — Receives scarves made by the group for distribution.
  • Project Linus Partner — Collaborates with the group to distribute handmade blankets to children in need.
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.

  • Advocacy and Institutional Sustainability
    methodology: community_institution_support
    By advocating for the library as a vital community institution, we ensure its long-term strength and sustainability because public recognition and policy support are essential to securing resources and community buy-in.
  • Community-Engaged Support Model
    methodology: community-engaged support model
    By combining advocacy, volunteer engagement, and fundraising, we sustainably support the library because community ownership and participation lead to stronger, more resilient local institutions.