Liabilities / Assets
28th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 28% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 51-0350650 • 501(c)3 • Lewes, DE
Profile
The Lewes Public Library anticipates the needs of the community and adapts, creates and supports classes and programs for all ages that encourage the love of reading, exploration and discovery. The Library provides access for a wide variety of educational, informational and recreational materials to all members of the community through traditional resources and emerging technologies.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
28th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 28% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
28th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 28% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
47th percentile
Higher net margin than 47% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
40th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
63rd percentile
Faster asset growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
93rd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$3,787,601
Up $3,787,601 from 2023
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2023
Net Assets
Up$3,787,601
Up $3,787,601 from 2023
Revenue
Up$1,099,064
Up $97,280 (+9.7%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$1,096,521
Up $145,603 (+15%) from 2023
Net Income
Down$2,543
Down $48,323 (-95%) from 2023
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
The lewes public library anticipates the needs of the community and adapts, creates, and supports classes and programs for all ages by encouraging the love of reading, exploration, and discovery. The library provides access to a wide variety of resources.
The Lewes Public Library anticipates the needs of the community and adapts, creates, and supports classes and programs for all ages byt encouraging the love of reading, exploration and discovery. The Library provides access to a wide variety of resources.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $2,305,000 | $2,305,000 | → $0 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $1,080,553 | $1,289,937 | ▲ $209,384 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $173,213 | $111,074 | ▼ $62,139 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $16,908 | $81,590 | ▲ $64,682 |
| Total Assets | $3,575,674 | $3,787,601 | ▲ $211,927 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | $81,028 | - | - |
| Total Liabilities | $81,028 | $0 | ▼ $81,028 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $3,494,646 | $3,787,601 | ▲ $292,955 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $3,494,646 | $3,787,601 | ▲ $292,955 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $3,575,674 | $3,787,601 | ▲ $211,927 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | $2,305,000 | - | $2,305,000 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Chanta Howard Wilkinson | President |
| Maureen Miller | Vice-president |
| Ted Becker | Member at Large |
| Nancy Sakaduski | Secretary |
| Tom Thunstrom | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $550,022 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $546,499 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $402,547 | - | - | $402,547 |
| Other Expenses | $197,940 | - | - | $197,940 |
| Occupancy | $101,506 | - | - | $101,506 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $55,172 | - | $55,172 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $42,689 | - | - | $42,689 |
| Payroll Taxes | $38,038 | - | - | $38,038 |
| Insurance | $26,469 | - | - | $26,469 |
| Office Expenses | - | $22,949 | - | $22,949 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $10,929 | - | $10,929 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | - | $8,053 | - | $8,053 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | - | $4,468 | - | $4,468 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $4,276 | - | $4,276 |
| Advertising | $250 | - | - | $250 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $990,674 | $105,847 | $0 | $1,096,521 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $38,862 |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $17,291 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event 1 | $38,862 | $38,862 | $17,291 | $21,571 |
| Total Events | $38,862 | $38,862 | $17,291 | $21,571 |
“The governing body reviews the Form 990 and compares the information to the Financial Statements from the Independent Accountants hired by the Sussex County Council.”
“The Director is on-site and manages the staff and patrons at all times.”
“The Directors Salary is determined by the entire Board of Directors and compared to regional Directors salaries in the Sussex County Library system.”
“Anyone interested in reviewing the Form 990 or any library policies contacts the Director or any Board member by phone, email or in person and arrangements are made for the review.”
“In addition to cash resources reported, the Lewes Public Library owns Endownment Funds with a balance of $133,138.”
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