Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System is located in Jamestown, NY. The organization was established in 1972. As of 12/2023, Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System 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 12/2023, Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System generated $1.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System has awarded 340 individual grants totaling $5,840,306. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE CHAUTAUQUA-CATTARAUGUS LIBRARY SYSTEM IS TO FOSTER, STRENGTHEN, AND IMPROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES WITHIN ITS TWO COUNTY SERVICE AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SERVICES TO MEMBER LIBRARIES INCLUDE: TRAINING CLASSES, CENTRALIZED ORDERING AND PROCESSING OF NEW BOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS, INTER-LIBRARY LOANS AND DELIVERY OF MATERIALS, COORDINATED PURCHASING OF LIBRARY SUPPLIES, PAYROLL PROCESSING, AND CONSULTING.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Janice Dekoff Executive Di | Officer | 37.5 | $91,287 |
Donald Watkins President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Donald Butler Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Reed Mcelfresh Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nancy Padak Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Benson Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,453,255 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $21,179 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,474,434 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,375 |
| Investment income | $44,094 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,000 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,525,903 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $492,538 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $112,187 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $56,093 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $579,382 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $68,205 |
| Other employee benefits | $78,600 |
| Payroll taxes | $48,706 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,250 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,100 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,975 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,961 |
| Office expenses | $1,633 |
| Information technology | $53,165 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $58,500 |
| Travel | $26,036 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,322 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,180 |
| Insurance | $9,127 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,614,230 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,756 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,452,926 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $14,590 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $19,004 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $4,325 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,162 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $50,022 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,561,785 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $78,627 |
| Grants payable | $7,722 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $86,349 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,465,775 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,661 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,561,785 |
Over the last fiscal year, Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System has awarded $492,538 in support to 36 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FALCONER PUBLIC LIBRARY PURPOSE: MEMBER LIBRARY | $6,733 |
MEMORIAL LIBRARY OF LITTLE VALLEY PURPOSE: MEMBER LIBRARY | $7,992 |
MINERVA FREE LIBRARY PURPOSE: MEMBER LIBRARY | $15,124 |
BEMUS POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY PURPOSE: MEMBER LIBRARY | $7,533 |
LAKEWOOD MEMORIAL LIBRARY PURPOSE: MEMBER LIBRARY | $10,227 |
SINCLAIRVILLE FREE LIBRARY PURPOSE: MEMBER LIBRARY | $9,130 |