Jesup Memorial Library

Organization Overview

Jesup Memorial Library is located in Bar Harbor, ME. The organization was established in 1945. As of 12/2021, Jesup Memorial Library employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jesup Memorial Library is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Jesup Memorial Library generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $804.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PUBLIC LIBRARY

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE JESUP SERVES AS A CONNECTION POINT OF OUR COMMUNITY. THE JESUP HOLDS MORE THAN 39,000 BOOKS IN OUR PERMANENT COLLECTION, 23,000 BOOKS AND AUDIOBOOKS TO DOWNLOAD, 1,000 BOOKS ON CD, AND 1,200 MOVIES ON DVD. THE COLLECTION INCLUDES BOOKS ON THE HISTORY OF MAINE, MDI, AND OUR LOCAL ACADIA NATIONAL PARK. WE ALSO OFFER LOCAL HISTORY RESOURCES, INCLUDING FREE ACCESS TO DIGITIZED LOCAL NEWSPAPERS DATING FROM 1881 TO 1969. ACCESS TO ANY BOOK IN THE STATE OF MAINE AND BEYOND IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE INTERLIBRARY LOAN PROGRAM. IN ADDITION,JESUP OFFERS FREE WIFI, 4 PUBLIC-USE COMPUTERS, AND PRINTING/SCANNING. ALSO OFFERED IS FREE ONLINE ACCESS TO CERTAIN RESEARCH AND INFORMATION DATABASES FROM ANY COMPUTER OR INTERNET-ENABLED DEVICE WITHIN THE JESUP. ALSO OFFERED IS INCLUSIVE PROGRAMMING ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS. JESUP HOLDS AUTHOR TALKS ON BOTH FICTION AND NON-FICTION WORKS, BOOK SIGNINGS, CONCERTS, AND A WIDE RANTE OF INFORMATIVE PROGRAMS AND FORMATS. PROGRAMMING IS FREE TO EVERYONE AND OPEN TO ALL, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.


JESUP'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN WAS ABLE TO FUND STABILIZATION WORK ON THE EXISTING LIBRARY BUILDING WITH DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND BRICK REVITALIZATION. A SUBSTANTIAL GIFT IN 2021 WILL ENABLE THE LIBRARY TO BREAK GROUND IN 2023 ON THE ADDITION THAT HAS BEEN IN THE PLANNING STAGES FOR SEVERAL YEARS. THE EXPANSION WILL MODERNIZE THE LIBRARY'S SPACES, PROGRAMS, AND RESOURCES WHILE PRESERVING THE HISTORIC BUILDING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kenneth Cline
Vice Chairman
$0
Tom Crikelair
Treasurer
$0
Ronald Beard
Chairman
$0
Trisha Cantwell
Secretary
$0
Peter Nicholson
Director
$0
Spenser Simis
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Gary Friedman & Associates
Campaign Strategy
$132,000
Bes Lemessurier
Construction
$606,779
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $248,500
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,890,967
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,139,467
Total Program Service Revenue$647
Investment income $99,163
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $84,718
Net Income from Fundraising Events $950
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,324,945

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Jesup Memorial Library has recieved totaling $121,234.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Gladys F Oneil Charitable Tr

Ellsworth, ME

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$32,600
Barbara E Joy Tr

Mercer Island, WA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC CHARITY UNRESTRICTED GIFT

$26,099
Fore River Foundation

Portland, ME

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$25,000
Walking Stick Family Fund

Cambridge, MA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$20,000
Jackson Laboratory

Bar Harbor, ME

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$7,500
Widgeon Point Charitable Foundation

Stamford, CT

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,128,865
Earnings$347,511
Net Contributions$430,608
Ending Balance$2,906,984

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