Gardiner Library
Gardiner Library
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About this organization
Mission
PROVIDES FREE ACCESSIBILITY TO BOOKS AND OTHER MEDIA FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF GARDINER AND SURROUNDING AREAS OF NEW YORK STATE.
About
THE GARDINER LIBRARY PROVIDES FREE LIBRARY SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF GARDINER AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. IT SERVICES APPROXIMATELY 3,000 PEOPLE. AS STATED IN ITS MISSION STATEMENT THE LIBRARY'S PURPOSE IS "TO PROVIDE MATERIALS AND SERVICES TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF OUR GROWING COMMUNITY. THE LIBRARY FACILITATES PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT, INTERNET ACCESS AND PROVIDES A CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. IN PARTICULAR, THE GARDINER LIBRARY RECOGNIZES ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO ENCOURAGE THE LOVE OF READING IN GARDINER'S CHILDREN, AND BY SO DOING, HELP FOSTER THEIR DEVELOPMENT INTO LITERATE, INFORMED CITIZENS." IT ACCOMPLISHES THESE PROGRAM SERVICES BY PURCHASING BOOKS, MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS, AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDINGS, AND PROVIDING COMPUTER TERMINALS FOR INTERNET ACCESS. THERE ARE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, SUCH AS STORY TIMES WITH 50-60 CHILDREN PER WEEK FOR 40 WEEKS, SUMMER READING PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN, CHESS CLUB WITH 10-20 CHILDREN PER WEEK, AND VARIOUS OTHER CLUB ACTIVITIES. DUE TO ITS COLLECTION OF BOOKS AND OTHER RECORDS, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC USE THE LIBRARY FOR RESEARCH. THERE ARE ALSO VARIOUS PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS INCLUDING LECTURES, ART EXHIBITS, OPERA CLUB AND ADULT YOGA CLASSES. SINCE THERE IS NO WAY TO ACCURATELY TRACK THE EXPENSES OF THE LIBRARY, VARIOUS ESTIMATES ARE USED TO ALLOCATE EXPENSES BETWEEN PROGRAM SERVICES, MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES AND FUNDRAISING EXPENSES.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “-the gardiner library board of trustees operates the public library that serves the town of gardiner and the surrounding areas of new york state.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Provides free accessibility to books and other media for the residents of the town of gardiner and surrounding areas of new york state.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is NY.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2019 is PO BOX 223, GARDINER, NY, 12525.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2019 shows a total of 11 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$36,070.
- The organization has 6 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1990.
- The organization pays $154,304 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.