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Nonprofit · EIN 23-1365982

WEST CHESTER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WEST CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY

Tax-exempt · WEST CHESTER, PA 19380

Financials

$672K$608K2023$652K$626K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WEST CHESTER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WEST CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$651,526$625,709$25,817$1,350,789$380,834$969,955
December 31, 2023990$671,895$607,898$63,997$1,337,484$393,958$943,526
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$570,591
of which government grants
$379,014
Program service revenue
$18,160
Investment income
$8,393
Net income from fundraising events
$30,196
Other revenue
$54,382

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$86,958
Other salaries and wages
$260,914
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$404,952
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,168
Occupancy
$24,340
Travel
$279
Depreciation
$45,053
Program services (functional)
$441,102
Management and general (functional)
$138,253
Fundraising (functional)
$46,354

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,337,484
Total assets, end of year
$1,350,789
Total liabilities, end of year
$380,834
Net assets, end of year
$969,955
Land, buildings and equipment
$901,072
Net assets without donor restrictions
$158,649
Net assets with donor restrictions
$811,306
Gross receipts
$658,676
Employees
31
Volunteers
14
Year formed
1872
State of legal domicile
PA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MAGGIE STANTON EFF 424EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$45,325$5,024
VICTORIA DOW THRU 524EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$30,516$6,093
LANCE NELSON ESQPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
AMELIA RAYBURN-PIZZICAVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
SHANNON K MCDONALD ESQSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DEBORAH ENEA ESQTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MARY BROOKSPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TINA FACCIOLLIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTOPHER HAZLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KELLY M DUNGEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANDREA MOOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MATTHEW COOPER ESQBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KAREN MYERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAN YEOMANSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARISSA TRIBUIANIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
VICTORIA DOWEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$77,888$17,518
LANCE NELSON ESQPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
AMELIA RAYBURN-PIZZICAVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
SHANNON K MCDONALD ESQSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DEBORAH ENEA ESQTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MARY BROOKSPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TINA FACCIOLLIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTOPHER HAZLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RACHEL KAGANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KELLY M DUNGEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANDREA MOOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FREDDA MADDOX ESQBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MATTHEW COOPER ESQBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
415 N CHURCH ST, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380-2401
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MAGGIE STANTON, 415 N CHURCH STREET, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
Signed the 990
MAGGIE STANTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(610) 696-1721
Return prepared by
BARBACANE THORNTON & COMPANY LLP

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O WEST CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY PROVIDES ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS EQUAL ACCESS TO INFORMATION, IDEAS, AND KNOWLEDGE THROUGH BOOKS, PROGRAMS, AND OTHER RESOURCES TO SUPPORT LIFELONG LEARNING. WEST CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVES THE GREATER WEST CHESTER COMMUNITY WITH MATERIALS, PROGRAMS, AND INFORMATION FOR ALL AGES. THE LIBRARY'S PCS AND FREE WI-FI CONNECTION PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE INTERNET AS WELL AS UP-TO-DATE DOCUMENT CREATION SOFTWARE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE CHILDREN'S STORY TIMES AND SUMMER READING CLUB; MATERIALS AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR TEENS AND TWEENS; AND BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS, AUTHOR VISITS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS. WCPL COLLABORATES WITH A NUMBER OF AREA ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY BUILDING

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • WEST CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY PROVIDES ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS EQUAL ACCESS TO INFORMATION, IDEAS, AND KNOWLEDGE THROUGH BOOKS, PROGRAMS, AND OTHER RESOURCES TO SUPPORT LIFELONG LEARNING. WEST CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVES THE GREATER WEST CHESTER COMMUNITY WITH MATERIALS, PROGRAMS, AND INFORMATION FOR ALL AGES. THE LIBRARY'S PCS AND FREE WI-FI CONNECTION PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE INTERNET AS WELL AS UP-TO-DATE DOCUMENT CREATION SOFTWARE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE CHILDREN'S STORY TIMES AND SUMMER READING CLUB; MATERIALS AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR TEENS AND TWEENS; AND BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS, AUTHOR VISITS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS. WCPL COLLABORATES WITH A NUMBER OF AREA ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY BUILDING.WCPL (LIBRARY) PROVIDES TRAINED STAFF TO ASSIST CUSTOMERS IN ACCESSING LIBRARY'S & CCLS MEMBER LIBRARIES' RESOURCES; LOCATING & ASSESSING ACCURATE INFORMATION VIA INTERNET; USING TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE AT THE LIBRARY (PCS, SCANNER, DOCUMENT CREATION SOFTWARE, ETC.); ACCESSING E-MATERIALS. CHILDREN'S SUMMER PROGRAMS WERE FULLY BOOKED. STAFF CONTINUED TO USE VIRTUAL PLATFORMS SUCH AS ZOOM, KAHOOT!, AND INSTAGRAM TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS TO SUPPLEMENT IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING. STAFF PROVIDED BOTH IN-PERSON EARLY LITERACY OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO AREA DAY-CARES & PRE-SCHOOLS SERVING LOW INCOME & AT-RISK FAMILIES, & CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.THE LIBRARY'S CORE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A CURRENT & USEFUL COLLECTION OF MATERIALS IN A VARIETY OF FORMATS, INCLUDING DIGITAL, FOR USE BY, GREATER WEST CHESTER AREA & CHESTER COUNTY RESIDENTS, STUDENTS, & PROPERTY OWNERS. 2024 BORROWING TOTALED 203,291 ITEMS. E-MATERIAL USE TOTALED 89,013, ABOUT 43% OF TOTAL 2024 CIRCULATION. THE LIBRARY RECEIVED FUNDING IN SUPPORT OF ITS CHILDREN'S SUMMER READING CHALLENGE THROUGH THE COMMONWEALTH OF PA'S EITC PROGRAM ($9,900). STAFF MARKET AND PROMOTE THE LIBRARY'S COLLECTIONS, PROGRAMS, & SERVICES THROUGH IN-HOUSE INFORMATION, SPECIAL DISPLAYS, E-NEWSLETTERS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. STAFF ALSO PRESENT AND/OR HOST PROGRAMS OF INTEREST TO THE COMMUNITY AND FOR ALL AGE RANGES. THE LIBRARY HIRES OR PARTNERS WITH OUTSIDE PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS TO PRESENT SOME PROGRAMS REQUIRING EXPERTISE IN THE SUBJECT.SUPPLIES, OCCUPANCY COSTS, EQUIPMENT PURCHASES, WEEKLY CLEANING, & REPAIR COSTS TO MAINTAIN LIBRARY BUILDING & FURNISHINGS, AND LIBRARY MATERIALS. LIBRARY IS OPEN DAILY MONDAYS-SATURDAYS FOR A TOTAL OF 50 HOURS PER WEEK. LIBRARY HAS PCS/LAPTOPS, COPIER/PRINTER/SCANNER, & FREE, PASSWORDED WI-FI AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC USE. LIBRARY'S COMMUNITY/MEETING ROOM, WHEN NOT IN USE FOR LIBRARY PROGRAMS, IS AVAILABLE FOR ELL & LITERACY TUTORS TO MEET IN. LOCAL GROUPS & BUSINESSES MAY RENT THE ROOM WHEN IT IS NOT OTHERWISE IN USE.
    Expenses $441,102 · revenue $18,160

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-1365982
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
1941
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,350,789
Income (IRS master file)
$658,676

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$651,526$625,709$1,350,789XML
990December 2023$671,895$607,898$1,337,484XML
990December 2022$601,069$546,371$2,069,968IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 23-1365982).

Questions about WEST CHESTER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WEST CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY

What is the EIN of WEST CHESTER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WEST CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WEST CHESTER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WEST CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY is 23-1365982.
Is WEST CHESTER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WEST CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1941.
Are donations to WEST CHESTER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WEST CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WEST CHESTER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WEST CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY 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 WEST CHESTER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WEST CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY 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 WEST CHESTER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WEST CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY 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 WEST CHESTER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WEST CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MAGGIE STANTON.
Who are the officers and directors of WEST CHESTER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WEST CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $45,325 (MAGGIE STANTON EFF 424, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does WEST CHESTER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WEST CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $651,526, expenses of $625,709 and total assets of $1,350,789 at year end.

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