Washington County Free Library
Washington County Free Library
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About this organization
Mission
The Washington County Free Library engages and strengthens our community by bringing people, information, and ideas together.
About
Library operations
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “The mission of the washington county free library system is to continually improve our service to the public by: providing the public with free access to library materials in a variety of formats promoting community entrichment, economic vitality and individual achievement through reading and lifelong learning helping people of all ages find information which meets their diverse personal, educational, and professional needs recognizing our responsibility to balance available resources to serve everyone in the community supplying the local government with state, national, and worldwide connectivity providing leadership in cooperative and innovative library service.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “The washington county free library engages and strengthens our community by bringing people, information, and ideas together.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as MD.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 100 SOUTH POTOMAC STREET, HAGERSTOWN, MD, 21740.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 117 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Collects art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $576,813.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1898.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $4,525,011 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $4,590 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.