Nonprofit · EIN 13-1882114
WESTCHESTER LIBRARY SYSTEM
Tax-exempt · ELMSFORD, NY 10523
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $7,272,252 | $7,660,441 | -$388,189 | $6,126,687 | $4,363,970 | $1,762,717 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,128,851 | $7,195,969 | -$67,118 | $7,300,338 | $5,205,804 | $2,094,534 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,353,774
- of which government grants
- $4,220,909
- Program service revenue
- $2,766,540
- Investment income
- $142,260
- Tax-exempt bond proceeds
- $48,926
- Other revenue
- $9,678
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $538,769
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,964,542
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,563,663
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $11,438
- Accounting fees
- $29,271
- Occupancy
- $342,170
- Travel
- $36,415
- Depreciation
- $145,306
- Program services (functional)
- $6,434,414
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,166,406
- Fundraising (functional)
- $59,621
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,300,338
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,126,687
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,363,970
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,762,717
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $159,645
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,209,829
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,712,978
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $49,739
- Gross receipts
- $7,272,252
- Employees
- 34
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1958
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERRY KIRCHNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $228,470 | $76,663 |
| ROBERT CALUORI | CFO Officer | 35 | $168,036 | $68,002 |
| WILSON ARANA | IT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $137,931 | $61,723 |
| PATRICIA BRIGHAM | DIR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 35 | $110,942 | $34,615 |
| ROBERT CARTALANO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE MILLS-WORTHEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN KELLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE JOSELOW | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WES IWANSKI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN ZEVIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MENER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA PHELAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA TEPPER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA ZUCKERMAN BOBER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MORDUCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NISHAT HYDARI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY AMIANO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MAUREEN LEBLANC | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DIANE TABAKMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERRY KIRCHNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $227,320 | $63,214 |
| ROBERT CALUORI | CFO Officer | 35 | $167,610 | $63,590 |
| WILSON ARANA | IT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $138,118 | $58,053 |
| PATRICIA BRIGHAM | DIR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 35 | $109,256 | $32,304 |
| ROBERT CARTALANO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE MILLS-WORTHEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN KELLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE JOSELOW | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WES IWANSKI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE TABAKMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN ZEVIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MENER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA PHELAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA TEPPER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA ZUCKERMAN BOBER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MORDUCH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NISHAT HYDARI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN LEBLANC | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY AMIANO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 570 TAXTER RD STE 400, ELMSFORD, NY 10523-2311
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- TERRY KIRCHNER, 570 TAXTER ROAD 400, ELMSFORD, NY 10523
- Signed the 990
- TERRY KIRCHNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (914) 674-3600
- Return prepared by
- DORFMAN ABRAMS MUSIC LLC
Mission
THE WESTCHESTER LIBRARY SYSTEM (WLS) COLLABORATES WITH THE 38 PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND SERVICES AND TO ENHANCE AND SUPPORT LIBRARY SERVICE FOR MORE THAN 1,000,000 RESIDENTS. WLS IS ONE OF NEW YORK STATE'S 23 PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEMS.
Program accomplishments
- TECHNOLOGY - WLS ENCOURAGES THE COORDINATION AND SHARING OF RESOURCES AMONG MEMBERS, PROVIDES AND SUPPORTS THE TECHNOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE USED BY MEMBER LIBRARIES AND THEIR PATRONS, OFFERS STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR ORGANIZATION AND MEMBER LIBRARY STAFF.Expenses $2,648,796 · revenue $1,500,038
- PUBLIC SERVICE - WLS PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES TO ITS MEMBER LIBRARIES AND THE PUBLIC. THE PUBLIC PROGRAMS OFFERED ARE OPEN TO ALL, WITH A FOCUS TO SERVE UNDERSERVED AND MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS INCLUDING TEENS, SENIORS, JUSTICE IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS AND THE LITERACY CHALLENGED. THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES TO AND ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF THESE GROUPS WLS PROGRAMS CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, LITERACY, EDUCATION, AND ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES. IN SERVING ITS MEMBER LIBRARIES WLS BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE LIBRARY COMMUNITY AND LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, PROMOTE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGE AND EMPOWER THE PUBLIC THEY SERVE.Expenses $3,785,618 · revenue $1,276,180
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-1882114
- 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
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,126,687
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,272,252
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,925,645 | $7,018,402 | $7,497,810 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $7,290,234 | $7,267,343 | $7,979,443 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 WESTCHESTER LIBRARY SYSTEM
- What is the EIN of WESTCHESTER LIBRARY SYSTEM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTCHESTER LIBRARY SYSTEM is 13-1882114.
- Is WESTCHESTER LIBRARY SYSTEM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to WESTCHESTER LIBRARY SYSTEM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WESTCHESTER 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 WESTCHESTER 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 WESTCHESTER 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 is the principal officer of WESTCHESTER LIBRARY SYSTEM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TERRY KIRCHNER.
- Who are the officers and directors of WESTCHESTER LIBRARY SYSTEM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $228,470 (TERRY KIRCHNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WESTCHESTER LIBRARY SYSTEM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,272,252, expenses of $7,660,441 and total assets of $6,126,687 at year end.
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