Liabilities / Assets
37th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 37% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 14-6020807
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
37th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 37% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
39th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 39% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
77th percentile
Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
38th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 38% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
70th percentile
Faster asset growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
28th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$1,125,942
Up $154,606 (+16%) from 2022
Net Assets
Up$1,102,577
Up $144,346 (+15%) from 2022
Liabilities
Up$23,365
Up $10,260 (+78%) from 2022
Revenue
Down$685,280
Down $59,815 (-8.0%) from 2022
Expenses
Down$544,271
Down $13,553 (-2.4%) from 2022
Net Income
Down$141,009
Down $46,262 (-25%) from 2022
The pawling free library seeks to serve the town of pawling, including the hamlet of holmes as well as the surrounding areas, by making high quality library materials available to the community members free of charge, for the purpose of personal enjoyment, self-improvement or academic inquiry. By meeting the community members personal needs, we hope to encourage enthusiastic readers of all ages, dedicated to personal enrichment and learning.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $561,511 | $697,001 | ▲ $135,490 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $289,467 | $343,726 | ▲ $54,259 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $27,933 | $32,165 | ▲ $4,232 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $73,661 | $23,924 | ▼ $49,737 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $13,811 | $23,300 | ▲ $9,489 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $4,953 | $5,826 | ▲ $873 |
| Total Assets | $971,336 | $1,125,942 | ▲ $154,606 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $13,105 | $23,365 | ▲ $10,260 |
| Total Liabilities | $13,105 | $23,365 | ▲ $10,260 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $820,864 | $828,971 | ▲ $8,107 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $137,367 | $273,606 | ▲ $136,239 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $958,231 | $1,102,577 | ▲ $144,346 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $971,336 | $1,125,942 | ▲ $154,606 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $632,867 | $526,636 | $1,159,503 |
| Equipment | $34,993 | $22,725 | $57,718 |
| Land | $29,141 | - | $29,141 |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $147,206 | - | ▲ $4,232 | - | $151,438 |
| 2022 | $152,464 | - | ▼ $5,258 | - | $147,206 |
| 2021 | $149,903 | - | ▲ $2,561 | - | $152,464 |
| 2020 | $146,781 | - | ▲ $3,122 | - | $149,903 |
| 2019 | $23,737 | $137,944 | ▲ $5,100 | $20,000 | $146,781 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Amy Emke | President |
| Megan Burlington | Vice President |
| David Potter | Trustee |
| Heather Fidler | Trustee |
| Katy Fritts | Trustee |
| Mary Ellen Ros | Trustee |
| Pat Duffy | Trustee |
| Pauline Mansfield | Trustee |
| Stephanie Mclaughlin | Trustee |
| Wanda Rusiecki | Trustee |
| Karen Franco | Secretary |
| Trinity Boscardin | Treasurer |
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinco Builders LLC | General Construction | 5 VESCHI LANE SOUTH, Mahopac, NY 10541 | $129,600 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $323,421 |
| Other Expenses | $220,850 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $11,945 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $184,823 | $22,844 | - | $207,667 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $53,315 | $6,589 | - | $59,904 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $32,586 | - | - | $32,586 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $28,395 | $3,509 | - | $31,904 |
| Payroll Taxes | $21,312 | $2,634 | - | $23,946 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $19,651 | - | $19,651 |
| Occupancy | $18,181 | - | - | $18,181 |
| Insurance | $4,587 | $9,312 | - | $13,899 |
| Office Expenses | $6,633 | $1,000 | - | $7,633 |
| Information Technology | $2,085 | - | - | $2,085 |
| Other Expenses | $1,153 | $75 | $11,945 | $1,228 |
| All Other Expenses | $1,080 | - | - | $1,080 |
| Travel | $244 | - | - | $244 |
| Advertising | $124 | - | - | $124 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $466,712 | $65,614 | $11,945 | $544,271 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $544,271 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $544,271 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $544,271 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $0 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
“The pawling free library has its form 990 prepared by its independent certified public accounting firm. Once the form 990 has been prepared, it is then reviewed by management. Then the form 990 is sent electronically to the board members of the organization for any comments. Any comments are then grouped, summarized and provided to the outside accounting firm. Each comment is documented and addressed until the return is finalized and approved for filing with the internal revenue service.”
“The pawling free library has a conflict of interest policy applicable to all board trustees, staff members and officers requiring disclosure of all actual and potential conflicts. There is an obligation for board trustees to remain in compliance with this policy throughout the year. Compliance with the policy is monitored continuously at board meetings throughout the year. The policy is reviewed annually. If a conflict is disclosed, the board decides the appropriate action on a case by case basis. Full disclosure, by notice in writing, shall be made by the interested parties to the full board of trustees in all conflicts of interest. Following full disclosure of a possible conflict, the board of trustees shall determine whether a conflict of interest exists and if so, the board shall vote to authorize or reject the transaction or take any other action deemed necessary to address the conflict and protect the library's best interest. Vote shall be a majority without the interested director.”
“An executive board session is held to discuss the library director's performance for the year of which the board president takes the lead on this discussion. All board trustees offer their opinions and a consensus is reached about his performance. From there, along with the finance committee budget recommendations, a decision is made on the director's salary. This process occurs annually and was last undertaken december, 2023.”
“The organization makes its form 990 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code. The return is posted on guidestar.org and other similar types of websites. In addition, the financial statements, conflict of interest policy, articles of incorporation and by-laws are also available upon written request at 11 broad street, pawling, ny 12564-1002.”
“The organization has a committee that is responsible for the oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent certified public accountant. The process has not changed from the prior year.”
“The endowment funds are to be used in support of the operations of the library.”
“The library recognizes the effects of income tax positions when they are more likely than not to be sustained. Management has determined that the library had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition and/or disclosure. The previous three years remain subject to examination by tax authorities.”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
| Path | # | Value |
|---|---|---|
| IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 13105 |
| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 23365 |
| IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc | 0 | THE PAWLING FREE LIBRARY SEEKS TO SERVE THE TOWN OF PAWLING, INCLUDING THE HAMLET OF HOLMES AS WELL AS THE SURROUNDING AREAS, BY MAKING HIGH QUALITY LIBRARY MATERIALS AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS FREE OF CHARGE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERSONAL ENJOYMENT, SELF-IMPROVEMENT OR ACADEMIC INQUIRY. BY MEETING THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS PERSONAL NEEDS, WE HOPE TO ENCOURAGE ENTHUSIASTIC READERS OF ALL AGES, DEDICATED TO PERSONAL ENRICHMENT AND LEARNING. |
| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 124 |
| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 124 |
| IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt | 0 | 35456 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 1080 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 1080 |
| IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm | 0 | TRINITY BOSCARDIN |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 8458553444 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 11 BROAD STREET |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | PAWLING |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | NY |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 12564 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 73661 |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 23924 |
| IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 6589 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 53315 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 59904 |
| IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 129600 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 5 VESCHI LANE SOUTH |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | MAHOPAC |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | NY |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 10541 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | VINCO BUILDERS LLC |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc | 0 | GENERAL CONSTRUCTION |
| IRS990/CreditCounselingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 676663 |
| IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 1346 |
| IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 220850 |
| IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 7271 |
| IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 141009 |
| IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 323421 |
| IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 544271 |
| IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt | 0 | 11945 |
| IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 685280 |
| IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 32586 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 32586 |
| IRS990/Desc | 0 | THE PAWLING FREE LIBRARY IS A FREE LENDING LIBRARY THAT ALSO PROVIDES VARIOUS PUBLIC PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS, TEENS AND CHILDREN. PROGRAMS ARE GEARED TOWARDS AN INCREASE IN LEARNING, LITERACY AND EDUCATION AS WELL AS ENTERTAINMENT AND PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY OF PAWLING AND HOLMES.DURING 2023, 66% OF RESIDENTS WERE LIBRARY CARDHOLDERS. THERE WERE 54,056 VISITOR WALK-INS. THERE WERE 45,856 ITEMS BORROWED WITH 76% PHYSICAL ITEMS BORROWED AND 24% DIGITAL ITEMS BORROWED. WE OFFERED EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES AND IN 2023 THERE WERE 821 PROGRAMS AND EVENTS WITH 9,293 PROGRAM ATTENDEES. |
| IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 137367 |
| IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 273606 |
| IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/EmployeeCnt | 0 | 11 |
| IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 466712 |
| IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 19651 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 19651 |
| IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 0 | 1.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 1 | 1.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 2 | 1.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 3 | 1.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 4 | 1.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 5 | 1.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 6 | 1.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 7 | 1.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 8 | 2.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 9 | 2.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 10 | 2.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 11 | 2.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 3 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 4 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 5 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 6 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 7 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 3 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 8 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 9 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 10 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 11 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 0 | PAT DUFFY |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 1 | HEATHER FIDLER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 2 | KATY FRITTS |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 3 | PAULINE MANSFIELD |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 4 | STEPHANIE MCLAUGHLIN |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 5 | MARY ELLEN ROS |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 6 | WANDA RUSIECKI |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 7 | DAVID POTTER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 8 | AMY EMKE |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 9 | MEGAN BURLINGTON |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 10 | KAREN FRANCO |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 11 | TRINITY BOSCARDIN |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 8 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 9 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 10 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 11 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 8 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 9 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 10 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 11 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | TRUSTEE |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | TRUSTEE |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | TRUSTEE |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | TRUSTEE |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | TRUSTEE |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 5 | TRUSTEE |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 6 | TRUSTEE |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 7 | TRUSTEE |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 8 | PRESIDENT |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 9 | VICE PRESIDENT |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 10 | SECRETARY |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 11 | TREASURER |
| IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/FormationYr | 0 | 1921 |
| IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/FSAuditedInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt | 0 | 12 |
| IRS990/GovernmentGrantsAmt | 0 | 641207 |
| IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 685280 |
| IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt | 0 | 12 |
| IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 2085 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 2085 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 9312 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 4587 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 13899 |
| IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt | 0 | 1346 |
| IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 1346 |
| IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 27933 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 32165 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt | 0 | 9 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt | 0 | 549361 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 561511 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 697001 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt | 0 | 1246362 |
| IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd | 0 | NY |
| IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LocalChaptersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | THE PAWLING FREE LIBRARY SEEKS TO SERVE THE TOWN OF PAWLING, INCLUDING THE HAMLET OF HOLMES AS WELL AS THE SURROUNDING AREAS, BY MAKING HIGH QUALITY LIBRARY MATERIALS AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS FREE OF CHARGE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERSONAL ENJOYMENT, SELF-IMPROVEMENT OR ACADEMIC INQUIRY. BY MEETING THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS PERSONAL NEEDS, WE HOPE TO ENCOURAGE ENTHUSIASTIC READERS OF ALL AGES, DEDICATED TO PERSONAL ENRICHMENT AND LEARNING. |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 958231 |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 1102577 |
| IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt | 0 | 3337 |
| IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 820864 |
| IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 828971 |
| IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 18181 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 18181 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 1000 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 6633 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 7633 |
| IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 3509 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 28395 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 31904 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 0 | PROGRAMS, BOOKS, PERIOD |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 1 | REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 2 | ANNUAL APPEAL |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 3 | MISCELLANEOUS |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 11945 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 75 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 83416 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 1 | 28778 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 2 | 1153 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 83416 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 1 | 28778 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 2 | 11945 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 3 | 1228 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 22844 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 184823 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 207667 |
| IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 2634 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 21312 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 23946 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 13811 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 23300 |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 4953 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 5826 |
| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | TRINITY BOSCARDIN |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 0 | 900099 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 0 | LIBRARY CHARGES |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 0 | 7271 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 7271 |
| IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 650481 |
| IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 1080 |
| IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 220385 |
| IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 79970 |
| IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 13564 |
| IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 187271 |
| IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 337439 |
| IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 557824 |
| IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 745095 |
| IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt | 0 | 141009 |
| IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/RelatedEntityInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RevenueAmt | 0 | 7271 |
| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 289467 |
| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 343726 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 209389 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 159469 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 134897 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 49821 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 60370 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 613946 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 1346 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 1080 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 1323 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 1417 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 5320 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 10486 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 0.99640 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 0.99610 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 2871064 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 451119 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 451080 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 453228 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 450859 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 450832 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 2257118 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 660508 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 610549 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 588125 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 500680 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 511202 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 2871064 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 2881550 |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/AgentTrusteeEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct | 0 | 0.83492 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt | 0 | 632867 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt | 0 | 526636 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 1159503 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 147206 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 151438 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | 4232 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 152464 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 147206 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | -5258 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 149903 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 152464 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | 2561 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 146781 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 149903 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | 3122 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 23737 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt | 0 | 137944 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 146781 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | 5100 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt | 0 | 20000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt | 0 | 34993 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt | 0 | 22725 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 57718 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt | 0 | 544271 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/BookValueAmt | 0 | 29141 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 29141 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt | 0 | 3337 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct | 0 | 0.16508 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt | 0 | 3337 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt | 0 | 685280 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE TO BE USED IN SUPPORT OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE LIBRARY. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | THE LIBRARY RECOGNIZES THE EFFECTS OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS WHEN THEY ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE LIBRARY HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND/OR DISCLOSURE. THE PREVIOUS THREE YEARS REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAX AUTHORITIES. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | PART V, LINE 4: |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | PART X, LINE 2: |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt | 0 | 697001 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt | 0 | 544271 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt | 0 | 685280 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt | 0 | 688617 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt | 0 | 544271 |
| IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE PAWLING FREE LIBRARY HAS ITS FORM 990 PREPARED BY ITS INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. ONCE THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN PREPARED, IT IS THEN REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT. THEN THE FORM 990 IS SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR ANY COMMENTS. ANY COMMENTS ARE THEN GROUPED, SUMMARIZED AND PROVIDED TO THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM. EACH COMMENT IS DOCUMENTED AND ADDRESSED UNTIL THE RETURN IS FINALIZED AND APPROVED FOR FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | THE PAWLING FREE LIBRARY HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLICABLE TO ALL BOARD TRUSTEES, STAFF MEMBERS AND OFFICERS REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF ALL ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. THERE IS AN OBLIGATION FOR BOARD TRUSTEES TO REMAIN IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS POLICY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY IS MONITORED CONTINUOUSLY AT BOARD MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY. IF A CONFLICT IS DISCLOSED, THE BOARD DECIDES THE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. FULL DISCLOSURE, BY NOTICE IN WRITING, SHALL BE MADE BY THE INTERESTED PARTIES TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. FOLLOWING FULL DISCLOSURE OF A POSSIBLE CONFLICT, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS AND IF SO, THE BOARD SHALL VOTE TO AUTHORIZE OR REJECT THE TRANSACTION OR TAKE ANY OTHER ACTION DEEMED NECESSARY TO ADDRESS THE CONFLICT AND PROTECT THE LIBRARY'S BEST INTEREST. VOTE SHALL BE A MAJORITY WITHOUT THE INTERESTED DIRECTOR. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | AN EXECUTIVE BOARD SESSION IS HELD TO DISCUSS THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR OF WHICH THE BOARD PRESIDENT TAKES THE LEAD ON THIS DISCUSSION. ALL BOARD TRUSTEES OFFER THEIR OPINIONS AND A CONSENSUS IS REACHED ABOUT HIS PERFORMANCE. FROM THERE, ALONG WITH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS, A DECISION IS MADE ON THE DIRECTOR'S SALARY. THIS PROCESS OCCURS ANNUALLY AND WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN DECEMBER, 2023. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE RETURN IS POSTED ON GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF WEBSITES. IN ADDITION, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST AT 11 BROAD STREET, PAWLING, NY 12564-1002. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | PART XII, LINE 2C |
| IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/SignificantChangeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.
Displayed year
2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.