Elizabethtown Public Library is located in Elizabehtown, PA. The organization was established in 1960. 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, Elizabethtown Public Library employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Elizabethtown 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 12/2023, Elizabethtown Public Library generated $750.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $821.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 9 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE: EDUCATING, EMPOWERING, AND ENRICHING THE GREATER ELIZABETHTOWN AREA BY STIMULATING LEARNING, LITERACY, AND THE ACQUISITION OF KNOWLEDGE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL, INFORMATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL BOOKS, RESOURCES, AND PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE LIBRARY PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES THAT PROMOTE THE ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF LITERACY. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE BOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS HOUSED AND LOANED TO THE PUBLIC AT THEIR REQUEST, PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN THROUGH ADULTS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS FEATURING SPEAKERS AND MUSICIANS TO ENTERTAIN AND INFORM. THE LIBRARY STIMULATES LEARNING IN VARIOUS WAYS. ONE IS THE YEAR-LONG WORLD CAFE PROGRAM. THE COFFEE COMPANY SUPPORTS THE MISSION THROUGH THE WORLD CAFE PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, INFORMATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES HIGHLIGHTING VARIOUS COUNTRIES, CULTURES, AND COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD. PEOPLES DREAMS AND CAREER ASPIRATIONS ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH PASSPORT SERVICES, FINGERPRINTING, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND MATERIALS AVAILABLE RELATED TO CAREERS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. MORE THAN 15,000 PEOPLE HAVE ACTIVE LIBRARY CARDS FOR ELIZABETHTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY. MANY PEOPLE WHO USE THE LIBRARY ON A DAILY BASIS DO NOT HAVE A LIBRARY CARD AND ONLY USE LIBRARY SERVICES WHEN THEY ARE AT THE LIBRARY. FROM PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSECURITY TO THOSE WHO LIVE COMFORTABLY, THE LIBRARY IS HERE FOR EVERYONE. MAKING AN EFFORT TO REPRESENT ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND POINTS OF VIE, THE LIBRARY STRIVES TO BE A PLACE WHERE ALL TYPES OF PEOPLE ARE WELCOME AND SERVED WELL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Deborah Drury Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $62,681 |
Catherine Hecker Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mike Hench Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Kruft Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brett Thackara Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Winterborne Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $330,727 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $160,167 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $490,894 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $237,761 |
Investment income | $2,437 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$200 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $20,013 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $750,905 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $62,681 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,609 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $298,404 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $34,918 |
Payroll taxes | $30,139 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $86 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,515 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $514 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,029 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $12,755 |
Information technology | $9,128 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $78,998 |
Travel | $4,370 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $16,272 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $101,432 |
Insurance | $8,768 |
All other expenses | $14,707 |
Total functional expenses | $821,205 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $917 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $291,595 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,993,077 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $81,937 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,367,526 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,827 |
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 | $302,482 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $304,309 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,063,217 |
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 | $2,367,526 |