Southwest Harbor Public Library

Organization Overview

Southwest Harbor Public Library is located in Southwest Harbor, ME. The organization was established in 1943. According to its NTEE Classification (B70) the organization is classified as: Libraries, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Southwest Harbor Public Library employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southwest Harbor Public 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, Southwest Harbor Public Library generated $804.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $530.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 7 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:

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THE SOUTHWEST HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY INSPIRES AND SUPPORTS THE ENJOYMENT OF LIFE-LONG LEARNING, THE LOVE OF LITERACY, AND THE EXPLORATION OF NEW IDEAS, WELCOMING EVERYONE THROUGH ITS DOORS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE SOUTHWEST HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY CONTRIBUTES TO THE CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY OF SOUTHWEST HARBOR AND "QUIETSIDE" OF MOUNT DESERT ISLAND BY PROVIDING LIBRARY SERVICES TO 1818 SOUTHWEST HARBOR RESIDENTS AND TO 2255 NON-RESIDENTS. LAST YEAR THE LIBRARY CIRCULATED 57,037 VOLUMES TO REGISTERED BORROWERS WITH AN ADDITIONAL 7,300 ITEMS TO OTHER LIBRARIES VIA INTER-LIBRARY LOAN. NEARLY 69,115 PEOPLE, OR AN AVERAGE OF 230 PEOPLE A DAY, VISITED THE LIBRARY TO CHECK OUT BOOKS, MAGAZINES, DVD'S, AND AUDIOBOOKS OR TO USE PUBLIC ACCESS COMPUTERS OR THE HIGH-SPEED WIFI, OR TO READ IN ITS READING ROOMS AND USE PUBLIC MEETING SPACES.


YOUTH SERVICES: AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE LIBRARY ARE THE AREAS DEVOTED TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS. YOUTH SERVICES CIRCULATED 21,627 VOLUMES TO BORROWERS. THE LIBRARY SPONSORED 146 STORYTIME PROGRAMS TO BABIES, TODDLERS, AND YOUNG SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN AND SPONSORED 319 CHILDREN'S EVENTS TO 4767 CHILD AGED ATTENDEES PLUS THEIR ADULT COMPANIONS. THERE WERE 85 YOUNG ADULT EVENTS WITH 1243 ATTENDEES. THE LIBRARY HAS ROBUST SUMMER OFFERINGS WITH A SUMMER READING PROGRAM WITH 160 CHILDREN PARTICIPANTS AND AN INTENSIVE SUMMER READING DAY-CAMP FOR 65 ATTENDEES. THE LIBRARY ALSO DID 35 OUTREACH EVENTS TO LOCAL PRE-SCHOOLS/DAY CARE CENTERS.


VIRTUAL AND SPECIAL SERVICES: THE LIBRARY'S WEBSITE WAS VIEWED OVER 60,000 TIMES. HIGH-SPEED WI-FI IS AVAILABLE 24/7 AND WAS USED BY 10,000 PEOPLE. PUBLIC ACCESS COMPUTERS WERE PROVIDED FOR 37,000 15 MINUTE SESSIONS BY 3113 PEOPLE. THE LIBRARY'S DIGITAL ARCHIVE IS AN INNOVATIVE DATABASE WITH OVER 40,000 LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST INCLUDING THE LIBRARY'S HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION, DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER ARTIFACTS THROUGH A VISUAL RECORD AND IS ACCESSED BY LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL RESEARCHERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Linda Hayward
Chair
$0
Carol Nelson
Secretary
$0
Jim Vekasi
Treasurer
$0
Duane Braun
Building & G
$0
Kathryn Nelson
Trustee
$0
George Soules
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $60,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$283,116
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$343,116
Total Program Service Revenue$2,019
Investment income $87,308
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $330,260
Net Income from Fundraising Events $42,149
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $804,852

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Southwest Harbor Public Library has recieved totaling $77,525.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Rauch Family Foundation

Upland, CA

PURPOSE: RESTRICTED FOR ENDOWMENT FUND

$25,000
Jacob L And Lillian Holtzmann Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION

$15,000
Maine Community Foundation Inc

Ellsworth, ME

PURPOSE: Libraries

$11,600
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$5,600
Rodney L White Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

$5,000
Ausolus Tr

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE

$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$4,337,935
Earnings$826,213
Net Contributions$105,000
Other Expense$155,310
Ending Balance$5,113,838

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