ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM INC

EIN: 231352002 501(c)(3)

GETTYSBURG, PA

Total Revenue
$3,704,856
Total Expenses
$3,007,730
Total Assets
$13,051,720
Net Assets
$11,867,410
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1945
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
JEFFREY CANN
Phone
7173340163
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM INC, founded in 1945, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $697K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM (ACLS) IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENRICH THEIR LIVES THROUGH THE CORE VALUES OF STEWARDSHIP, EXCELLENCE AND TRUSTWORTHINESS. THE ACLS PROVIDES PROGRAMMING THAT CENTERS ON EARLY LITERACY SKILLS AS WELL AS CREATIVE EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS. EVENTS FEATURE HANDS-ON- ACTIVITIES, ENTERTAINMENT AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES. SUMMER PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED INSPIRING CHILDREN TO READ AND LEARN YEAR-ROUND. SERVICES FOR ADULTS INCLUDE ACCESS TO RESOURCES THAT FOSTER LEARNING, PROMOTE PERSONAL GROWTH AND CULTIVATE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. ADULT PROGRAMS CREATE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH SENIORS. THE SIX ACLS FACILITIES ARE LOCATED THROUGHOUT ADAMS COUNTY SO THAT LIBRARY SERVICE IS DECENTRALIZED. A LIBRARY IS LOCATED IN EACH OF THE SIX ADAMS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AREAS MAKING LOCAL LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ALL KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. FOUR BRANCHES OFFER NINE DEDICATED MEETI

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,514,620

THE ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM (ACLS)PROVIDES LIBRARY FACILITIES AND SERVICES IN SIX LOCATIONS SERVING THE 106,027 ADAMS COUNTY RESIDENTS. THE ACLS IS DEDICATED TO CONNECTING PEOPLE TO OPPORTUNITIES...

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THE ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM (ACLS)PROVIDES LIBRARY FACILITIES AND SERVICES IN SIX LOCATIONS SERVING THE 106,027 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 BRANCH LIBRARIES LOCATED IN BIGLERVILLE, CARROLL VALLEY, EAST BERLIN, LITTLESTOWN AND NEW OXFORD. AS A FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, THE ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM PROVIDES A PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL COLLECTION OF 162,845 ITEMS. ASSISTANCE FROM PROFESSIONAL STAFF IS AVAILABLE TO ALL AGES INCLUDING HELP TO ACCESS RELIABLE INFORMATION AND READERS' ADVISORY SERVICES. TECHNOLOGY IN THE FORM OF SUBSCRIPTION DATA BASES, ACCESS TO THE INTERNET THROUGH PUBLIC ACCESS COMPUTERS AND FREE PUBLIC WIRELESS ACCESS AND A ROBUST SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES ARE OFFERED AT ALL LIBRARY FACILITIES. 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 AS WELL AS OTHER INFORMATIONAL AND CREATIVE PROGRAMMING, BOOK CLUBS, COMPUTER ACCESS AND ASSISTANCE GAINING THE INFORMATION THEY REQUIRE. BOOK DISCUSSIONS, AUTHOR VISITS, LECTURE SERIES AND HANDS-ON PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FOR ADULTS OF ALL AGES, AS IS ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING DESIRED INFORMATION FROM RELIABLE SOURCES. IN 2024, EIGHTY SIX VOLUNTEERS OFFERED 3,377 HOURS OF THEIR TIME TO HELP WITH PROGRAMS, SPECIAL EVENTS, TECHNICAL SERVICES, PUBLIC SERVICES AND SERVE ON THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES. OVER 1,016 INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS MADE CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT AND RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF LIBRARY SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,123,034
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $548,435
Other Revenue $33,387
TOTAL REVENUE $3,704,856

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,854,098
Fundraising Expenses $74,215
Program Expenses $2,514,620
Other Expenses $1,153,632
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,007,730

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,704,856 $2,878,601 +0.3%
Expenses $3,007,730 $2,786,754 +0.1%
Net Income $697,126 $91,847 +6.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
49
Volunteers
86

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
8
$169,410
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HEIDI GILLIS PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA BOYER VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARA BOEHNE-MIELE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RITA RICE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA-MAE KOBBE PHD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE RAMSEY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN PRATT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB WILLIAMS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID KUSHNER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN WHALEY ASSOCIATE TR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA MALANDRA-SHOWER ASSOCIATE TR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL SCHUMANN ASSOCIATE TR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN HEIDECKER ASSOCIATE TR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY KAMPSTRA ASSOCIATE TR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN ARTHUR TRUSTEE EMER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOROTHY PUHL TRUSTEE EMER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY SUE CLINE TRUSTEE EMER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAY SCHWARTZ TRUSTEE EMER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA GOSS EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$14,782 $739 $15,521
BRANDT ENSOR EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$12,614 $1,819 $14,433
MIRANDA WISOR EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$50,812 $5,350 $56,162
JEFFREY CANN FINANCE DIRE 40.00
Officer
$72,535 $10,759 $83,294
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
2024 $3,704,856 $3,007,730 $13,051,720 $697,126
2023 $2,878,601 $2,786,754 $12,256,581 $91,847
2022 $2,957,043 $2,752,353 $11,704,197 $204,690
2021 $2,675,260 $2,650,713 $12,620,464 $24,547
2020 $3,117,931 $2,630,231 $12,425,276 $487,700
2019 $2,799,077 $3,606,866 $8,593,207 $-807,789
2018 $2,336,788 $2,548,840 $9,088,867 $-212,052
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