LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

EIN: 356006653 501(c)(3) Education

MERRILLVILLE, IN

Total Revenue
$14,021,802
Total Expenses
$14,065,129
Total Assets
$39,813,923
Net Assets
$39,813,923
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1959
Legal Domicile
IN
Phone
2197693541
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, founded in 1959, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $14.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Net assets of $39.8M represent 34 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY INFORMATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES IN THE LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $106,871
Program Service Revenue $268,804
Investment Income $420,721
Other Revenue $13,225,406
TOTAL REVENUE $14,021,802

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $7,552,724
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $12,126,432
Other Expenses $6,512,405
TOTAL EXPENSES $14,065,129

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $14,021,802 $13,114,699 +0.1%
Expenses $14,065,129 $13,191,357 +0.1%
Net Income $-43,327 $-76,658 -0.4%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
190
Volunteers
33

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
0
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
2
$210,380
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALICE HUNT LOUNGES TRUSTEE 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWERENCE A ACHEFF PRESIDENT 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY DUNSCOMBE TRUSTEE 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARMAN SHIELDS-WILLAMSON VP 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTI ROSS TRUSTEE 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MCINTYRE TRUSTEE 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL DAUMER GUTJAHR DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$107,369 $0 $107,369
MARA CANDELARIA REARDON SECRETARY 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN BROCK FINANCIAL MGR 40.00
Key Emp
$103,011 $0 $103,011
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $14,021,802 $14,065,129 $39,813,923 $-43,327
2022 $13,114,699 $13,191,357 $39,857,250 $-76,658
2021 $12,781,082 $12,081,798 $39,933,908 $699,284
2020 $12,619,949 $12,109,300 $39,234,624 $510,649
2019 $14,263,042 $12,817,519 $40,188,975 $1,445,523
2018 $14,068,494 $12,656,397 $41,023,452 $1,412,097
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