Adams County Library System

Organization Overview

Adams County Library System is located in Gettysburg, PA. The organization was established in 1961. According to its NTEE Classification (B70) the organization is classified as: Libraries, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Adams County Library System employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Adams County 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 12/2020, Adams County Library System generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 1.4% 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

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM PROVIDES FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF ADAMS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA AND PARTICIPATES IN THE ACCESS PENNSYLVANIA STATEWIDE BORROWING PROGRAM. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY DELIVERING A POPULAR MATERIALS COLLECTION, INTERNET ACCESS AND PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES THAT WILL CONNECT PEOPLE TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL ENRICH THEIR LIVES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM (ACLS)PROVIDES LIBRARY FACILITIES AND SERVICES IN SIX LOCATIONS SERVING THE 100,000+ ADAMS COUNTY RESIDENTS. THE ACLS IS DEDICATED TO CONNECTING PEOPLE TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL ENRICH THEIR LIVES THROUGH FREE ACCESS TO MATERIALS, TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING PROGRAMS. THE SYSTEM HEADQUARTERS IN GETTYSBURG PROVIDES MATERIALS, TECHNOLOGY AND ALL OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE LOCATIONS IN BIGLERVILLE, CARROLL VALLEY, LITTLESTOWN AND NEW OXFORD AND SUPPLIES SOME SUPPORT TO THE FEDERATED BRANCH IN EAST BERLIN. AS A FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, THE ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM PROVIDES A PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL COLLECTION OF 124,000 ITEMS. TECHNOLOGY IN THE FORM OF SUBSCRIPTION DATA BASES, ACCESS TO THE INTERNET IN ALL LOCATIONS THROUGH PUBLIC ACCESS COMPUTERS AND PUBLIC WIRELESS ACCESS AND A ROBUST SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES ARE OFFERED VIRTUALLY. EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED SO THAT CHILDREN ENTER SCHOOL WITH THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN ARE OFFERED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING ART MATHEMATICS (STE(A)M) PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS INCLUDE BOOK CLUBS AND COMPUTER ACCESS. BOOK DISCUSSIONS, AUTHOR VISITS, AND LECTURE SERIES. HANDS-ON PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED WITH TAKE AND MAKE KITS TO SUPPLEMENT PROGRAMS FOR PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES. IN 2020, SIXTY-EIGHT VOLUNTEERS OFFERED 3,588 HOURS OF THEIR TIME TO HELP WITH PROGRAMS, TECHNICAL SERVICES, PUBLIC SERVICES AND SERVED ON THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES. NEARLY 500 INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS MADE CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT AND RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF LIBRARY SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Laura Goss
Executive Di
$80,681
Jeffrey Cann
Finance Mana
$63,983
Mary Sue Cline
Vice Preside
$0
John Kiehl
Treasurer
$0
Dorothy Puhl
President
$0
Karen Arthur
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$15,356
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,667,580
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,240,781
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $183,256
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,923,717
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $169,547
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,923
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$6,141
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,117,931

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Adams County Library System has recieved totaling $142,725.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Adams County Community Foundation Inc

Gettysburg, PA

PURPOSE: SEE STATEMENT

$123,708
R M Hoffman Fam Memorial Tr

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$19,017
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,211,971
Earnings$118,822
Net Contributions$255,712
Other Expense$18,715
Ending Balance$1,567,790

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