York Public Library Association Inc
Enriching lives; Inspiring minds; Creating community.
York Public Library Association Inc
EIN: 01-0360256
as of September 2023
as of September 18, 2023
Mission
We provide free and equitable access in our commitment to connecting people, advancing learning, and promoting creativity.
Ruling year
1979
Executive Director
Michelle Sampson
Main address
15 LONG SANDS RD
YORK, ME 03909 USA
EIN
01-0360256
Humanities
Libraries
Public libraries
Public affairs
Population served
Children and youth
Adults
Economically disadvantaged people
Academics
NTEE code
Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other N.E.C. (W99)
Humanities Organizations (A70)
Libraries, Library Science (B70)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY - York Public Library is the public library for those who live and work in beautiful York, Maine (comprised of York Village, York Harbor, and Cape Neddick). Public libraries continue to change and evolve, though our core mission remains unchanged: to provide free and equitable access to knowledge and services—regardless of age, sex, education, income, ethnicity, language, or ability. YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION - The Town of York provides the financial foundation of our operating budget each year. But the remainder, in addition to all capital expenditures and projects, falls to the York Public Library Association (YPLA), the nonprofit that owns and governs the library and protects its future. This added support from YPLA (dba York Public Library) is what allows the Library to be the best it can be—the library our community needs and deserves.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Library Services
York Public Library offers print and digital books, periodicals, access to computers, and many other resources for York residents and visitors. York Public Library provides a forum for people and ideas to connect, serves a diverse population through outreach and inspired programming, and promotes democracy by ensuring freedom of access to information.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of participants engaged in programs
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Library Services
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Number of participants attending Library-sponsored programs.
Number of programs documented
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Library Services
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
The number of in-person and online events/programs offered by the Library to the public, across all age groups.
Total Circulation (print and digital)
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Library Services
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Total number of physical materials and digital materials checked out. (Does not include renewals.)
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our goal is to enrich lives, inspire minds, and create community for those who live and work in York.
YPL serves York’s year-round population of 13,723 – which can increase to as much as 40,000 in the summer and fall. The library, in a beautiful park-like setting in the heart of York Village, is both a literal and figurative community center, providing access to materials, programs, services and collections dedicated to people of all ages, income levels, ethnicities, and abilities. We offer a wealth of ongoing educational, recreational, and cultural programs – all geared to enrich, entice, and inspire – and all free and open to the public.
The York Public Library Association’s goal is to supplement Town funding – contributing as much as 35% of the Library’s annual budget - to ensure that Library programs, services, and materials remain strong, and capital needs are met.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
The York Public Library Association actively recruits financial support from its 500+ yearly Members as well as corporate sponsors. It also hosts annual fundraising events in support of the Library and seeks grant funding for library programs, services, materials, and capital improvements.
Between 5,000- 8,000 people come through our library doors every month, whether they come to check out a book, get help with a new gadget, read the papers, enjoy a quiet workspace with free Wi-Fi, piece together a puzzle, attend a story hour, check their investments, craft with friends, attend a town meeting, research family history, catch a concert, take in an exhibit, get help with a resume, learn to play the ukulele, or meet their neighbors. We’re more than just books!
For many of the Library’s programs, no card is needed; but with a library card, patrons have access to the full gamut of library offerings:
Borrowing:
• Access to the 50,000+ physical materials in-library as well as access to Minerva, a network of over 60 Maine libraries with a shared catalog of more than 6 MILLION books, audiobooks, magazines, DVDs, downloadable audiobooks and eBooks.
• Ability to borrow directly from other libraries in Maine’s Reciprocal Borrowing Program
• Access over 350,000 streaming and downloadable movies, shows, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, music and more via our e-Library
• Borrowing beyond books: our Library of Things features a growing collection of useful items to checkout like any book
Programs:
• Author Talks, featuring regionally as well as nationally acclaimed authors through Library Speakers Consortium
• Art Exhibits
• Speaker Series featuring expert panelists on issues from Climate adaptability to politics
• Films, concerts, and musical entertainment, including ukulele lessons
• Wellness and enrichment programs, including a walking club, weekly meditation, and crafting sessions for all ages
• Current events discussion group
• Annual Summer Reading Challenge to promote literacy
• Ongoing youth programs, including a Lego club, story hours, and more
• Ongoing programs for teens and tweens
….And more. Please visit our website for current programs.
Services:
• “Books on Call” delivery program
• Discounted passes to local and regional museums
• Ample meeting space for groups and organizations in our 25,000 square foot building. Our Wheeler and Community Rooms host groups large and small. We also have two quiet study rooms.
• Free Wi-Fi
• Computers, scanners, and other digitization tools
• Photocopy and printing services
• Spacious children’s department with indoor “playhouse,” light table, two early literacy AWE computer stations, toys, and drop-in activities during open hours
• Comfortable Teen Space
Resources:
• Local family genealogies and digitized historical newspapers.
• Databases to research any topic, even learn a new language
• Online national newspapers
• A Reference and Technology Librarian to help with your reference or tech questions
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2022 info
9.02
Months of cash in 2022 info
0.7
Fringe rate in 2022 info
22%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
York Public Library Association Inc
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
York Public Library Association Inc
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
This snapshot of York Public Library Association Inc’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $203,206 | $116,581 | $165,920 | $495,755 | -$408,387 |
| As % of expenses | 28.7% | 16.3% | 19.9% | 54.2% | -39.2% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $78,173 | -$16,482 | $32,492 | $360,733 | -$544,259 |
| As % of expenses | 9.4% | -1.9% | 3.4% | 34.4% | -46.2% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $855,581 | $883,827 | $1,012,395 | $936,893 | $941,036 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | -37.7% | 3.3% | 14.5% | -7.5% | 0.4% |
| Program services revenue | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8.2% |
| Investment income | 11.1% | 13.4% | 8.9% | 6.7% | 7.3% |
| Government grants | 63.6% | 67.7% | 58.3% | 75.0% | 77.1% |
| All other grants and contributions | 24.1% | 17.8% | 32.2% | 18.1% | 6.8% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $708,262 | $713,393 | $832,457 | $914,876 | $1,041,885 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 11.2% | 0.7% | 16.7% | 9.9% | 13.9% |
| Personnel | 61.3% | 66.4% | 70.6% | 68.8% | 67.8% |
| Professional fees | 9.7% | 8.5% | 2.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% |
| Occupancy | 8.2% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 11.2% | 8.4% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 20.8% | 15.8% | 18.2% | 13.5% | 18.6% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $833,295 | $846,456 | $965,885 | $1,049,898 | $1,177,757 |
| One month of savings | $59,022 | $59,449 | $69,371 | $76,240 | $86,824 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $107,648 | $34,345 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $400,186 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $892,317 | $1,306,091 | $1,035,256 | $1,233,786 | $1,298,926 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Months of cash and investments | 47.7 | 50.5 | 45.2 | 48.4 | 35.0 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 27.2 | 28.6 | 27.3 | 29.8 | 20.3 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $85,393 | $81,377 | $87,019 | $69,225 | $59,557 |
| Investments | $2,730,068 | $2,918,248 | $3,050,228 | $3,618,187 | $2,982,732 |
| Receivables | $0 | $20,000 | $56,183 | $30,328 | $0 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $6,222,616 | $6,608,899 | $6,625,185 | $6,631,493 | $6,687,700 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 34.7% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 38.2% | 39.8% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $5,673,214 | $5,656,732 | $5,689,224 | $6,049,957 | $5,505,698 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $99,392 | $196,824 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $1,112,430 | $1,112,430 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $1,211,822 | $1,309,254 | $1,292,690 | $1,424,222 | $1,242,701 |
| Total net assets | $6,885,036 | $6,965,986 | $6,981,914 | $7,474,179 | $6,748,399 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Executive Director
Michelle Sampson
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
York Public Library Association Inc
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
York Public Library Association Inc
Board of directorsas of 02/23/2023
Board of directors data
Britton Garon
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Leadership
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