Owwl Library System
- Assets
- $2.8m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Canandaigua, NY
- Founding
- 05/1993
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 22-3219499
Organization Overview
Owwl Library System is located in Canandaigua, NY. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (B70) the organization is classified as: Libraries, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Owwl Library System employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Owwl 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, Owwl Library System generated $2.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.9%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Owwl Library System has awarded 181 individual grants totaling $2,688,075. 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 ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS THE EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF LIBRARY SERVICES THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS, MATERIALS, ELECTRONIC SERVICES, AND INFORMATION TO LIBRARIES IN ONTARIO, WAYNE, WYOMING AND LIVINGSTON, NEW YORK COUNTIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FUNDS, ELECTRONIC ACCESS SERVICES AND MATERIALS TO LIBRARIES WITHIN THE FOUR COUNTY AREA SERVED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christine Ryan President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ellen Mitchell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Subrata Paul Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Judith Mckinney Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Liz Smith-Rossiter Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Tessendorf Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,544,651 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $139,182 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,683,833 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $237,977 |
| Investment income | $100,493 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$391 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,021,912 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $225,698 |
| 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. | $126,478 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $101,182 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $600,382 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $44,337 |
| Other employee benefits | $59,452 |
| Payroll taxes | $52,770 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $57,137 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $24,595 |
| Information technology | $204,211 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,221 |
| Travel | $12,357 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $63,248 |
| Insurance | $14,236 |
| All other expenses | $37,191 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,930,934 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $75 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,557,680 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $217 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $30,494 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $211,328 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,799,794 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $559 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| 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 | $559 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,799,235 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $2,799,794 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Owwl Library System has awarded $160,750 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AVON FREE LIBRARY PURPOSE: ENHANCE LIBRARY SERVICES FOR PUBLIC USE | $15,816 |
BELL MEMORIAL LIBRARY PURPOSE: ENHANCE LIBRARY SERVICES FOR PUBLIC USE | $11,725 |
CALEDONIA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: ENHANCE LIBRARY SERVICES FOR PUBLIC USE | $12,305 |
CANANDAIGUA - WOOD LIBRARY ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: ENHANCE LIBRARY SERVICES FOR PUBLIC USE | $7,357 |
DANSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PURPOSE: ENHANCE LIBRARY SERVICES FOR PUBLIC USE | $16,644 |
LIMA PUBLIC LIBRARY PURPOSE: ENHANCE LIBRARY SERVICES FOR PUBLIC USE | $14,381 |