Civic Intelligence

The Ferguson Library

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 06-0646528

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Mar 03, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.FERGUSONLIBRARY.ORG
1 Public Library PlazaStamford, CT 06904

(203) 964-1000

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

69th percentile

0.40x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.78x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

31st percentile

-2.4%

Higher net margin than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

14th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 14% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

20th percentile

-2.6%

Faster asset growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

40th percentile

0.6%

Faster revenue growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets69th percentile

Assets

Down

$21,370,484

Down $576,713 (-2.6%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$12,806,412

Down $260,064 (-2.0%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$8,564,072

Down $316,649 (-3.6%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue76th percentileNet Margin31st percentile

Revenue

Up

$10,931,037

Up $61,683 (+0.6%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$11,191,113

Up $445,262 (+4.1%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$260,076

Down $383,579 (-311%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth20th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2010: $28,211,695Liabilities 2010: $5,197,849Net Assets 2010: $23,013,8462010Assets 2011: $29,858,786Liabilities 2011: $3,970,992Net Assets 2011: $25,887,7942011Assets 2012: $23,990,303Liabilities 2012: $5,654,000Net Assets 2012: $18,336,3032012Assets 2013: $23,572,528Liabilities 2013: $4,709,774Net Assets 2013: $18,862,7542013Assets 2014: $22,936,793Liabilities 2014: $4,166,333Net Assets 2014: $18,770,4602014Assets 2015: $23,175,350Liabilities 2015: $4,189,633Net Assets 2015: $18,985,7172015Assets 2016: $23,089,366Liabilities 2016: $7,812,206Net Assets 2016: $15,277,1602016Assets 2017: $23,037,658Liabilities 2017: $7,100,627Net Assets 2017: $15,937,0312017Assets 2018: $23,082,688Liabilities 2018: $6,994,946Net Assets 2018: $16,087,7422018Assets 2019: $22,253,920Liabilities 2019: $8,064,157Net Assets 2019: $14,189,7632019Assets 2020: $23,027,986Liabilities 2020: $12,378,492Net Assets 2020: $10,649,4942020Assets 2021: $21,910,876Liabilities 2021: $8,967,785Net Assets 2021: $12,943,0912021Assets 2022: $21,947,197Liabilities 2022: $8,880,721Net Assets 2022: $13,066,4762022Assets 2023: $21,370,484Liabilities 2023: $8,564,072Net Assets 2023: $12,806,4122023Assets 2024: $21,367,377Liabilities 2024: $8,856,807Net Assets 2024: $12,510,5702024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$21,370,484
Liabilities$8,564,072
Net Assets$12,806,412
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth40th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2010: $9,293,9472010Revenue 2011: $10,707,553Expenses 2011: $8,972,905Net Income 2011: $1,734,6482011Revenue 2012: $8,438,422Expenses 2012: $9,144,609Net Income 2012: -$706,1872012Revenue 2013: $8,698,954Expenses 2013: $9,145,145Net Income 2013: -$446,1912013Revenue 2014: $8,837,422Expenses 2014: $9,425,434Net Income 2014: -$588,0122014Revenue 2015: $9,824,064Expenses 2015: $9,712,870Net Income 2015: $111,1942015Revenue 2016: $9,749,643Expenses 2016: $9,784,121Net Income 2016: -$34,4782016Revenue 2017: $9,437,296Expenses 2017: $9,797,513Net Income 2017: -$360,2172017Revenue 2018: $11,092,950Expenses 2018: $11,528,150Net Income 2018: -$435,2002018Revenue 2019: $11,790,316Expenses 2019: $12,536,509Net Income 2019: -$746,1932019Revenue 2020: $10,547,571Expenses 2020: $10,606,891Net Income 2020: -$59,3202020Revenue 2021: $11,228,846Expenses 2021: $10,331,593Net Income 2021: $897,2532021Revenue 2022: $10,869,354Expenses 2022: $10,745,851Net Income 2022: $123,5032022Revenue 2023: $10,931,037Expenses 2023: $11,191,113Net Income 2023: -$260,0762023Revenue 2024: $11,263,530Expenses 2024: $11,559,372Net Income 2024: -$295,8422024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$10,931,037
Expenses$11,191,113
Net Income-$260,076
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Mar 3, 2025
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$10,931,037
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The library's mission is to make available books, films, recordings, and other materials to the public, and provide various programs and services to the community

Provide free and equal access to information, ideas, books and technology to educate, engage, and enrich the stamford community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$20,007,260$19,540,505▼ $466,755
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,603,875$1,544,688▼ $59,187
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$106,641$157,735▲ $51,094
Accounts Receivable$79,421$42,555▼ $36,866
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$1-
Total Assets$21,947,197$21,370,484▼ $576,713
Other Assets Total$150,000$85,000▼ $65,000
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$7,980,801$7,980,940▲ $139
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$780,170$497,898▼ $282,272
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$119,750$85,234▼ $34,516
Total Liabilities$8,880,721$8,564,072▼ $316,649
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$12,652,749$12,346,596▼ $306,153
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$413,727$459,816▲ $46,089
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$13,066,476$12,806,412▼ $260,064
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$21,947,197$21,370,484▼ $576,713

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$12,686,791$20,430,617-
Other Land Buildings$560,441--
Land$228,500--
Equipment$6,064,773--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay14th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
STEPHANIE O'SHEAChair
Michael a HymanVice-chair
Dr Tamu LucaroDirector
Ellen Bromley EsqDirector
POLLY O'BRIEN MORROWDirector
Rj MercedeDirector
Steven M Frederick EsqDirector
Susana VidanDirector
Robert J GranataSecretary
Sopong KimTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$10,421,854
Program Service Revenue
$433,125
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$76,058
All Other Contributions
$777,615
Change in Net Assets
$-260,076
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$6,992,603
Other Expenses$4,198,510
Total Fundraising Expense$284,476
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$3,327,527$2,021,225$142,216$5,490,968
Pension Plan Contributions$909,991$552,752$38,892$1,501,635
Occupancy$793,165$149,679-$942,844
Depreciation Depletion-$769,359-$769,359
Fees for Services Management$283,060$33,465$101,973$418,498
Information Technology$233,850$58,462$1,395$293,707
All Other Expenses$124,508$93,752-$218,260
Other Expenses$167,557$41,889-$209,446
Insurance$132,244$68,125-$200,369
Advertising$21,358--$21,358
Total Functional Expenses$7,117,929$3,788,708$284,476$11,191,113
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Pension Liability$7,971,340
Security Deposit$9,600
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The 990 form is reviewed by the president and the director of finance before it is filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Compensation of the executive director is approved by the board of directors when it approves the annual operating budget.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The library's governing documents, form 1023, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and form 990 are made available for public inspection upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Ferguson Library
EIN
06-0646528
Phone
2039641000
Address
1 PUBLIC LIBRARY PLAZA, STAMFORD, CT 06904

Signing Officer

Name
Alice Knapp
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Phone
2039641000
Signed
2025-03-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Alice Knapp
Formed
1880
Legal Domicile
Ct
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
29
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Eck Tax & Accounting
Address
91 MILL ROAD, PARK RIDGE, NJ 07656
Preparer
Christopher Eck CPA
Phone
2013165582
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IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
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IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd00
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd01
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
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IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
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IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd00
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IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt0228500
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt0560441
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt07971340
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt19600
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0PENSION LIABILITY
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc1SECURITY DEPOSIT
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt019540505
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt07980940
IRS990ScheduleJ/AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd0X
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompensationSurveyInd0X
IRS990ScheduleJ/EquityBasedCompArrngmInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/InitialContractExceptionInd00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SeverancePaymentInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/WrittenEmploymentContractInd0X
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE 990 FORM IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE BEFORE IT IS FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHEN IT APPROVES THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE LIBRARY'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FORM 1023, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND FORM 990 ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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IRS990ScheduleR/AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/DivRelatedOrganizationInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd10
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0FERGUSON LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1FRIENDS OF THE FERGUSON LIBRARY INC
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt0SOLICIT, RECEIVE & ADMINISTER SUPPORT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FERGUSON LIBRAR
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt1SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS AND OBJECTIVES OF FERGUSON LIBRARY
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PublicCharityStatusTxt0PF
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PublicCharityStatusTxt1LINE 7
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0ONE PUBLIC LIBRARY PLAZA
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt1ONE PUBLIC LIBRARY PLAZA
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IRS990ScheduleR/LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd00
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IRS990ScheduleR/PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd00
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IRS990ScheduleR/RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/SharingOfFacilitiesInd00
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$21,370,484
Liabilities
$8,564,072
Net assets
$12,806,412
Revenue
$10,931,037
Expenses
$11,191,113
Net income
-$260,076
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$21.4$8.86$12.5$11.3$11.6$0.30
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.4$8.56$12.8$10.9$11.2$0.26
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$21.9$8.88$13.1$10.9$10.7$0.12
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.9$8.97$12.9$11.2$10.3$0.90
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$23.0$12.4$10.6$10.5$10.6$0.06
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$22.3$8.06$14.2$11.8$12.5$0.75
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$23.1$6.99$16.1$11.1$11.5$0.44
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$23.0$7.10$15.9$9.44$9.80$0.36
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$23.1$7.81$15.3$9.75$9.78$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$23.2$4.19$19.0$9.82$9.71$0.11
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$22.9$4.17$18.8$8.84$9.43$0.59
2013Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$23.6$4.71$18.9$8.70$9.15$0.45
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$24.0$5.65$18.3$8.44$9.14$0.71
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$29.9$3.97$25.9$10.7$8.97$1.73
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$28.2$5.20$23.0$9.29