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Nonprofit · EIN 11-1987282

SUFFOLK COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM

Also known as SCLS

Tax-exempt · BELLPORT, NY 11713

Financials

$20.1M$18.9M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SUFFOLK COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$20,148,167$18,921,346$1,226,821$17,555,470$19,140,525-$1,585,055
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,090,027
of which government grants
$7,087,027
Program service revenue
$12,674,246
Investment income
$328,142
Net rental income
$55,752
Net gain from sales of assets
$7,179
Other revenue
$55,752

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$289,289
Other salaries and wages
$3,101,091
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,569,347
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$14,500
Accounting fees
$27,850
Occupancy
$590,981
Travel
$28,198
Depreciation
$297,007
Program services (functional)
$16,861,339
Management and general (functional)
$2,060,007

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$18,601,928
Total assets, end of year
$17,555,470
Total liabilities, end of year
$19,140,525
Net assets, end of year
-$1,585,055
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,726,343
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$1,593,595
Net assets with donor restrictions
$8,540
Gross receipts
$20,148,167
Employees
60
Volunteers
9
Year formed
1961
State of legal domicile
NY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KEVIN VERBESEYDIRECTOR40$289,289$98,835
ROGER REYESASST DIRECTOR35$216,583$42,234
LOUIS DEROBERTISMANAGER35$150,483$57,147
VALERIE LEWISOUTREACH SERVICES35$130,892$41,288
NICOLE TURZILLOTECH SERVICES35$123,140$39,860
SAMANTHA ALBERTSMEMBER SERVICES35$127,616$24,885
JUSTIN BELKINTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
SUSAN TYCHNOWICZPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
EILEEN SULLIVANSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
SUSAN M BERGMANNVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
BRIANNA BAKER-STINESTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0$0
LISA OLSENTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0$0
RONALD F DEVINE JRTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0$0
JANE DIETZTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0$0
LISA RICHLANDTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
627 N SUNRISE SERVICE ROAD, BELLPORT, NY 11713-1540
In care of
% TERRY
Signed the 990
JUSTIN BELKIN, Treasurer
Phone
(631) 286-1600
Return prepared by
Baldessari & Coster LLP

Mission

SCLS IS DESIGNATED BY THE NYS DEPT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND PASS THRU GRANT AND AID TO MEMBER LIBRARIES LOCATED IN SUFFOLK COUNTY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEMBER LIBRARIES.
    Expenses $16,861,339
  • GRANTS AND AID PASSED THRU TO MEMBER LIBRARIES.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
11-1987282
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1973
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B700)
Assets (IRS master file)
$17,555,470
Income (IRS master file)
$20,148,167

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$17,825,846$17,582,550$19,146,374IRS
990December 2022$17,278,917$16,419,619$19,399,840IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about SUFFOLK COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM

What is the EIN of SUFFOLK COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SUFFOLK COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM is 11-1987282.
Is SUFFOLK COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
Are donations to SUFFOLK COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SUFFOLK COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SUFFOLK COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SUFFOLK COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of SUFFOLK COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $289,289 (KEVIN VERBESEY, DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does SUFFOLK COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $20,148,167, expenses of $18,921,346 and total assets of $17,555,470 at year end.

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