Nonprofit · EIN 15-0532265
WATERLOO LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · WATERLOO, NY 13165
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $409,686 | $417,289 | -$7,603 | $2,491,095 | $8,250 | $2,482,845 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $418,514 | $396,790 | $21,724 | $2,598,606 | $163,319 | $2,435,287 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $80,455
- of which government grants
- $25,000
- Program service revenue
- $319,906
- Investment income
- $2,050
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,371
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,422
- Other revenue
- $7,275
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $66,136
- Other salaries and wages
- $118,434
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $206,501
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $550
- Accounting fees
- $9,688
- Occupancy
- $31,001
- Depreciation
- $59,376
- Program services (functional)
- $285,555
- Management and general (functional)
- $83,000
- Fundraising (functional)
- $48,734
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,598,606
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,491,095
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,250
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,482,845
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,070,915
- Publicly traded securities
- $761,456
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,285,447
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $197,398
- Gross receipts
- $412,295
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1875
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA PARK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $44,968 | $21,168 |
| COREEN LOWRY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES HUGHES | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN PATTI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY CHASE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN BURCROFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE OSBORNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUKE ARGETSINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AJ TRAHMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXA TRUMBLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA PARK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $42,834 | $17,373 |
| COREEN LOWRY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES HUGHES | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN PATTI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY CHASE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN BURCROFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE OSBORNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUKE ARGETSINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AJ TRAHMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 31 E WILLIAMS ST, WATERLOO, NY 13165-1410
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CYNTHIA PARK, 31 EAST WILLIAMS STREET, WATERLOO, NY 13165
- Signed the 990
- CYNTHIA PARK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (315) 539-0533
- Website
- HTTPS://WLHS-NY.COM/
- Return prepared by
- BONADIO & CO LLP
Mission
WATERLOO LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROVIDES PATRONS OF ALL AGES AN INTEGRATIVE, FULL SERVICE LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE. AS THE BIRTHPLACE OF MEMORIAL DAY WE STRIVE TO EDUCATE ON THE FOUNDING AND THE SERVICE/SACRIFICE OF ALL OF AMERICA'S VETERANS. WE ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS TO ENGAGE IN OUR LEARNING SETTING TO BECOME POSITIVE CITIZENS CREATING A STRONGER CONNECTION WITH LIFE IN THE FINGER LAKES.
Program accomplishments
- WATERLOO LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROVIDES PATRONS OF ALL AGES AN INTEGRATIVE, FULL SERVICE LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE. AS THE BIRTHPLACE OF MEMORIAL DAY WE STRIVE TO EDUCATE ON THE FOUNDING AND THE SERVICE/SACRIFICE OF ALL OF AMERICA'S VETERANS. WE ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS TO ENGAGE IN OUR LEARNING SETTING TO BECOME POSITIVE CITIZENS CREATING A STRONGER CONNECTION WITH LIFE IN THE FINGER LAKES.Expenses $285,555 · revenue $326,860
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 | Not 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
- 15-0532265
- 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
- 1951
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B71Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,491,095
- Income (IRS master file)
- $412,295
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $409,686 | $417,289 | $2,491,095 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $418,514 | $396,790 | $2,598,606 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $549,003 | $369,836 | $2,490,059 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 15-0532265).
Questions about WATERLOO LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of WATERLOO LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WATERLOO LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 15-0532265.
- Is WATERLOO LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1951.
- Are donations to WATERLOO LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WATERLOO LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 WATERLOO LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WATERLOO LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of WATERLOO LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CYNTHIA PARK.
- Who are the officers and directors of WATERLOO LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $44,968 (CYNTHIA PARK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WATERLOO LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $409,686, expenses of $417,289 and total assets of $2,491,095 at year end.
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