FRIENDS OF THE CENTRAL LIBRARY INC

EIN: 161440173 501(c)(3) Education

SYRACUSE, NY

Total Revenue
$332,061
Total Expenses
$297,989
Total Assets
$226,111
Net Assets
$208,232
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
VIRGINIA O'NEILL
Phone
3154351832
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

FRIENDS OF THE CENTRAL LIBRARY INC, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $332K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $298K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE FRIENDS OF THE CENTRAL LIBRARY IS TO CHAMPION THE CENTRAL LIBRARY AS A VITAL COMMUNITY RESOURCE. THROUGH FUNDRAISING AND PUBLIC ADVOCACY, WE ENCHANCE THE EXCELLENCE OF OUR LIBRARY AND ITS CAPACITY TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $207,995
Program Service Revenue $121,802
Investment Income $2,264
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $332,061

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $20,150
Salaries & Benefits $68,389
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $195,462
Other Expenses $209,450
TOTAL EXPENSES $297,989

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $332,061 $267,867 +0.2%
Expenses $297,989 $273,070 +0.1%
Net Income $34,072 $-5,203 -7.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
22
Independent Members
22
Employees
3
Volunteers
25

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
23
$44,252
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
VIRGINIA BIESIADA O'NEILL PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARA KRUEGER VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LUCIA B WHISENAND SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER SMITH TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM SCHELLINGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Director
$44,252 $0 $44,252
KAL ALSTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA BERNAT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CONNIE BULL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANE DELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH DREW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKI GOLDBERG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BAIRD HANSEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMMY KIESA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE KILPATRICK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA O'NEIL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARSHINI ROOPNARINE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY BOTTAR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATY HEDGES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE LEVY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY MORRIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER SARVER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZA SEMIDEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH QUILTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $332,061 $297,989 $226,111 $34,072
2022 $267,867 $273,070 $203,356 $-5,203
2021 $291,482 $223,943 $199,294 $67,539
2020 $241,810 $208,256 $172,261 $33,554
2019 $269,679 $309,273 $88,469 $-39,594
2018 $221,317 $263,406 $137,104 $-42,089
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