Nonprofit · EIN 14-6036399
NORTHERN NEW YORK LIBRARY NETWORK
Tax-exempt · POTSDAM, NY 13676
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $875,653 | $1,090,258 | -$214,605 | $1,193,934 | $241,042 | $952,892 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,054,099 | $1,137,466 | -$83,367 | $1,383,707 | $216,210 | $1,167,497 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,017,840 | $1,262,567 | -$244,727 | $1,496,279 | $245,415 | $1,250,864 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $744,759
- of which government grants
- $744,759
- Program service revenue
- $94,208
- Investment income
- $3,786
- Net rental income
- $26,900
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$2,507
- Other revenue
- $32,900
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $63,837
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $123,035
- Other salaries and wages
- $325,495
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $590,540
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,100
- Accounting fees
- $13,838
- Occupancy
- $11,754
- Travel
- $17,905
- Depreciation
- $22,598
- Program services (functional)
- $871,538
- Management and general (functional)
- $218,720
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,383,707
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,193,934
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $241,042
- Net assets, end of year
- $952,892
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $301,199
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $920,827
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $32,065
- Gross receipts
- $878,160
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 14
- Year formed
- 1965
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET E BACKUS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $123,035 | $41,663 |
| ELLEN ADAMS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE MADISON | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY OWEN HASTINGS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN CREE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA CLEMONS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY BEDARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SPOFFORD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL DABY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD KOMARA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULETTE ROES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH WEISMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORI WILHELM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN PAYNE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON COMES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET E BACKUS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $103,683 | $38,114 |
| ELLEN ADAMS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENICA ROGERS | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE KENWORTHY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY OWEN HASTINGS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH WEISMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTA BRIGGS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWENDOLYN CUNNINGHAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE MADISON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL DABY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN THOMAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULETTE ROES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORI WILHELM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN CREE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON COMES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET E BACKUS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $104,206 | $30,806 |
| ANDREW KELLY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENICA ROGERS | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE KENWORTHY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GINGER TEBO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH WEISMAN BEGIN JANUARY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTA BRIGGS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWENDOLYN CUNNINGHAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF GARVEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY OWEN HASTINGS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN ADAMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE MADISON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL DABY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN THOMAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULETTE ROES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN KOVALSKY THRU DECEMBER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6721 US HIGHWAY 11, POTSDAM, NY 13676-3132
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARGARET E BACKUS, 6721 US HWY 11, POTSDAM, NY 13676
- Signed the 990
- MARGARET E BACKUS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (315) 265-1119
- Website
- WWW.NNYLN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DANNIBLE & MCKEE LLP
Mission
THE NORTHERN NEW YORK LIBRARY NETWORK IS A REGIONAL NON-PROFIT MULTI-TYPE LIBRARY AGENCY DEDICATED TO DISTRIBUTING RESOURCES AND SERVICES AMONG ITS MEMBERS IN THE 10,636 SQUARE MILE, SEVEN-COUNTY AREA KNOWN AS THE NORTH COUNTRY. MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE ALL TYPES OF LIBRARIES: ACADEMICS, SCHOOL (P-12), PUBLIC, ARCHIVES, AND SPECIAL LIBRARIES.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE COLLABORATION AND SUPPORT TO HELP MEMBERS MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL GOALS, FOR THE ULTIMATE BENEFIT OF THE LIBRARY USER. SERVICES INCLUDE ELECTRONIC RESOURCE SHARING PROGRAMS, ACCESS TO DIGITIZATION EQUIPMENT, SPECIALIZED MEDICAL INFORMATION SERVICES, A REGIONAL CATALOG AND GROUND DELIVERY, COORDINATED COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT AMONG ACADEMIC LIBRARIES, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, PROJECT GRANTS AND TRAVEL GRANTS, AND ACCESS TO AN ATTORNEY FOR TIMELY INPUT ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, VENDOR CONTRACTS, FIRST AMENDMENT, CIVIL RIGHTS, EMPLOYMENT LAW, AND OTHER LEGAL MATTERS THAT IMPACT LIBRARY OPERATIONS.Expenses $871,538 · grants $63,837 · revenue $100,208
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 14-6036399
- 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
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B70B)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,193,934
- Income (IRS master file)
- $878,160
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $875,653 | $1,090,258 | $1,193,934 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,054,099 | $1,137,466 | $1,383,707 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,017,840 | $1,262,567 | $1,496,279 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,348,429 | $1,401,744 | $1,704,396 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 14-6036399).
Questions about NORTHERN NEW YORK LIBRARY NETWORK
- What is the EIN of NORTHERN NEW YORK LIBRARY NETWORK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHERN NEW YORK LIBRARY NETWORK is 14-6036399.
- Is NORTHERN NEW YORK LIBRARY NETWORK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to NORTHERN NEW YORK LIBRARY NETWORK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHERN NEW YORK LIBRARY NETWORK 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 NORTHERN NEW YORK LIBRARY NETWORK due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTHERN NEW YORK LIBRARY NETWORK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTHERN NEW YORK LIBRARY NETWORK?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARGARET E BACKUS.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHERN NEW YORK LIBRARY NETWORK?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $123,035 (MARGARET E BACKUS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NORTHERN NEW YORK LIBRARY NETWORK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $875,653, expenses of $1,090,258 and total assets of $1,193,934 at year end.
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