Joseph T Simpson Public Library
- Assets
- $5.3m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $419.4k
- Employees
- 45
- Location
- Mechanicsburg, PA
- Founding
- 02/1970
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 23-1652343
Organization Overview
Joseph T Simpson Public Library is located in Mechanicsburg, PA. The organization was established in 1970. 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, Joseph T Simpson Public Library employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Joseph T Simpson 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 12/2020, Joseph T Simpson Public Library generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $948.8k during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 2.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
JOSEPH T. SIMPSON PUBLIC LIBRARY IS A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR LEARNING AND LEISURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATION OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY TO SERVE MECHANICSBURG AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA. THE LIBRARY CIRCULATED 404,504 MATERIALS IN 2020 TO OUR LOYAL 16,035 CARD-HOLDING PATRONS AND OUR VISITORS. THE LIBRARY HAD OVER 117,000 PEOPLE VISIT THE LIBRARY IN 2020; WITH 14,180 GUESTS ATTENDING 1,211 PROGRAMS HELD FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, AND TO REVIEW OR BORROW THE OVER 130,000 ITEMS WITHIN THE LIBRARY'S COLLECTION. A STATE-MANDATED 3 MONTH CLOSURE IN 2020 DUE TO THE PANDEMIC SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED THE LIBRARY'S SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Glen Osborn President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Judy Souleret Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
James B Van Kirk Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Cindy Mortzfeldt Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Caroline S Erdman Library Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Donna Weldon Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $134,464 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $765,103 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $315,742 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,215,309 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $36,786 |
| Investment income | $1,711 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$57,238 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$6,460 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,190,108 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $14,704 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $559,705 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $25,332 |
| Payroll taxes | $45,180 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,050 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,234 |
| Office expenses | $12,643 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $72,401 |
| Travel | $1,062 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,433 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $133,548 |
| Insurance | $24,733 |
| All other expenses | $3,170 |
| Total functional expenses | $948,838 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $546,741 |
| 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 | $1,452,041 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $686,645 |
| Investments—other securities | $419,358 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,197,043 |
| Total assets | $5,301,828 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,933,998 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $367,830 |
| 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 | $5,301,828 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Joseph T Simpson Public Library has recieved totaling $24,058.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Foundation For Enhancing Communities Harrisburg, PA PURPOSE: 2022 DISTRIBUTION | $10,694 |
The Foundation For Enhancing Communities Harrisburg, PA PURPOSE: SCHOOL READINESS & ENHANCEMENT | $6,800 |
The Foundation For Enhancing Communities Harrisburg, PA PURPOSE: TO BE USED BY THE LIBRARY FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING ITS ACQUISITION OF BOOKS FOR READERS OF ALL AGES | $6,564 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $376,289 |
| Earnings | $47,098 |
| Admin Expense | $6,829 |
| Net Contributions | $13,182 |
| Grants | $10,382 |
| Ending Balance | $419,358 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Prince Georges County Memorial Library System Largo, MD | $19,703,287 | $35,335,320 |
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | $129,763,715 | $43,541,952 |
Public Library Association Of Annapolis And A A Co Inc Annapolis, MD | $38,305,116 | $29,732,836 |
Pierpont Morgan Library New York, NY | $416,332,166 | $59,153,120 |
Rochester Public Library Rochester, NY | $13,709,813 | $21,920,405 |
Suffolk Cooperative Library System Bellport, NY | $18,374,423 | $17,112,722 |
Reuben Mcmillan Free Library Association Youngstown, OH | $89,698,038 | $21,065,303 |
Smithtown Library Nesconset, NY | $38,994,883 | $15,642,317 |
Allegheny County Library Assoc Pittsburgh, PA | $1,615,297 | $12,970,956 |
Greene County Public Library Xenia, OH | $9,776,484 | $13,108,130 |
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Buffalo, NY | $4,920,940 | $11,835,935 |
The Free Library Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $55,485,474 | $14,690,366 |