Luzerne County Library System
- Assets
- $242.2k
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Wilkesbarre, PA
- Founding
- 11/1993
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-2731975
Organization Overview
Luzerne County Library System is located in Wilkesbarre, PA. The organization was established in 1993. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Luzerne 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 12/2021, Luzerne County Library System generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2014, Luzerne County Library System has awarded 80 individual grants totaling $14,050,888. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LCLS IS FUNDED BY GRANTS RECEIVED EITHER INDIRECTLY FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OR DIRECTLY FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AND LUZERNE COUNTY. THE PURPOSE OF THE SYSTEM IS TO COLLECT AND DISBURSE FUNDS TO THE MEMBER LIBRARIES IN LUZERNE COUNTY. THE SYSTEM ALSO RECEIVES GRANTS TO FUND PROJECTS FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE MEMBER LIBRARIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SYSTEM COLLECTS FUNDS, THEN DISBURSES THE FUNDS TO THE MEMBER LIBRARIES THROUGHOUT LUZERNE COUNTY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Judy Rittenhouse Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Viola Gommer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Marilou Hinchcliff Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Barbara Lach Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Carolyn Mclaughlin-Smith Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Rae Anusevicz Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,036,092 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,036,092 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $154 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,036,246 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,879,767 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $14,650 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $3,480 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,092,584 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $35,753 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $127,734 |
| 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 | $27,298 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,058 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $28,335 |
| Total assets | $242,178 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,854 |
| 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 | $4,854 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $142,045 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $95,279 |
| 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 | $242,178 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Luzerne County Library System has awarded $1,879,767 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Wilkesbarre, PA PURPOSE: DISBURSEMENT OF PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF STATE/COUNTY GRANTS | $610,832 |
Hazleton, PA PURPOSE: DISBURSEMENT OF PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF STATE/COUNTY GRANTS | $442,967 |
Kingston, PA PURPOSE: DISBURSEMENT OF PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF STATE/COUNTY GRANTS | $221,379 |
BACK MTN MEMORIAL LIBRARY PURPOSE: DISBURSEMENT OF PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF STATE/COUNTY GRANTS | $182,868 |
Nanticoke, PA PURPOSE: DISBURSEMENT OF PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF STATE/COUNTY GRANTS | $101,581 |
MARIAN SUTHERLAND KIRBY LIBRARY PURPOSE: DISBURSEMENT OF PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF STATE/COUNTY GRANTS | $93,063 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Stark County District Library Canton, OH | $22,550,169 | $20,470,010 |
Great Neck Library Great Neck, NY | $34,961,861 | $11,637,861 |
Oceanside Library Oceanside, NY | $46,476,817 | $6,978,242 |
Connetquot Public Library Bohemia, NY | $10,940,573 | $6,656,257 |
Queen Annes County Free Library Centreville, MD | $3,534,978 | $5,055,509 |
Crandall Library Glens Falls, NY | $18,989,283 | $4,650,669 |
Bryant Library Roslyn, NY | $10,311,911 | $5,190,176 |
Port Jefferson Free Library Port Jefferson, NY | $14,577,531 | $4,685,963 |
Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY | $9,623,554 | $4,087,006 |
Bergen County Cooperative Library System Inc Fair Lawn, NJ | $2,010,518 | $3,727,342 |
Franklin Township Public Library Association Somerset, NJ | $10,614,091 | $3,884,927 |
Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc Salisbury, MD | $2,252,181 | $3,366,767 |