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East Syracuse Free Library

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Libraries (B71Z) (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$352k (2023)

Expenses
$334k (2023)

Total Assets
$974k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$352,054
Expenses
$334,318
Net Income
$17,736
Net Assets
$974,078
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $344,829
97.9%
Program Services $4,771
1.4%
Investment Income $2,454
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,142
13.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $116,363
34.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $974,078
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $974,078
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laurie Rachetta (Executive Director) $44,142 $0 $0
Alan Depietro (President) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Wojtaszek (Board Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Angela Epolito (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Daria Watson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jane Keeler (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Elaine Taylor (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Russ Taylor (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jack Dooling (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$522,406
Expenses
$324,038
Net Income
$198,368
Net Assets
$956,342
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $514,582
98.5%
Program Services $6,064
1.2%
Investment Income $1,760
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,530
15.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $124,360
38.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $992,309
Total Liabilities $35,967
Net Assets $956,342
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laurie Rachetta (Executive Director) $43,611 $0 $0
Lisa Wojtaszek (Board Clerk) $7,919 $0 $0
Alan Depietro (President) $0 $0 $0
Angela Epolito (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Vanriper (Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Mary Pacelli (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Daria Watson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jane Keeler (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Elaine Taylor (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Russ Taylor (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$175,051
Expenses
$300,795
Net Income
-$125,744
Net Assets
$757,974
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $169,155
96.6%
Program Services $3,951
2.3%
Investment Income $1,945
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,254
17.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $116,696
38.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $793,941
Total Liabilities $35,967
Net Assets $757,974
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laurie Rachetta (Executive Director) $43,585 $0 $0
Lisa Wojtaszek (Board Clerk) $7,669 $0 $0
Alan Depietro (President) $0 $0 $0
Angela Epolito (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Rauer (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Drew Vanriper (Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Mary Pacelli (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Daria Watson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$507,695
Expenses
$308,976
Net Income
$198,719
Net Assets
$883,718
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $502,416
99.0%
Program Services $1,926
0.4%
Investment Income $3,353
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,375
17.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $141,894
45.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $919,685
Total Liabilities $35,967
Net Assets $883,718
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laurie Rachetta (Executive Director) $44,600 $0 $0
Lisa Wojtaszek (Board Clerk) $7,775 $0 $0
Alan Depietro (President) $0 $0 $0
Angela Epolito (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lucyanne Forkhamer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Rauer (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Drew Vanriper (Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Mary Pacelli (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Daria Watson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$347,910
Expenses
$308,476
Net Income
$39,434
Net Assets
$684,999
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $337,511
97.0%
Program Services $7,030
2.0%
Investment Income $3,369
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,547
16.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $124,502
40.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $720,966
Total Liabilities $35,967
Net Assets $684,999
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laurie Rachetta (Executive Director) $42,106 $0 $0
Lisa Wojtaszek (Board Clerk) $7,441 $0 $0
Alan Depietro (President) $0 $0 $0
Angelo Epolito (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lucyanne Forkhamer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Rauer (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gail O'donnell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Pacelli (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Daria Watson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$343,099
Expenses
$285,176
Net Income
$57,923
Net Assets
$645,565
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $328,909
95.9%
Program Services $9,229
2.7%
Investment Income $4,961
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,582
17.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $108,509
38.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $681,532
Total Liabilities $35,967
Net Assets $645,565
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laurie Rachetta (Executive Director) $42,106 $0 $0
Lisa Wojtaszek (Board Clerk) $7,476 $0 $0
Alan Depietro (President) $0 $0 $0
Albert Calnon (Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Angelo Epolito (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lucyanne Forkhamer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Rauer (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Ryan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gail O'donnell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$331,286
Expenses
$292,784
Net Income
$38,502
Net Assets
$587,642
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $316,685
95.6%
Program Services $9,807
3.0%
Investment Income $4,794
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,562
16.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $108,069
36.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $624,103
Total Liabilities $36,461
Net Assets $587,642
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laurie Rachetta (Executive Director) $41,280 $0 $0
Lisa Wojtaszek (Board Clerk) $7,282 $0 $0
Alan Depietro (President) $0 $0 $0
Elaine Lyon (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Albert Calnon (Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Angelo Epolito (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lucyanne Forkhamer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Rauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Ryan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$324,825
Expenses
$269,372
Net Income
$55,453
Net Assets
$549,140
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $311,935
96.0%
Program Services $9,283
2.9%
Investment Income $3,607
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,686
17.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $95,283
35.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $585,120
Total Liabilities $35,980
Net Assets $549,140
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laurie Rachetta (Executive Director) $40,441 $0 $0
Lisa Wojtaszek (Secretary/Board Clerk) $7,245 $0 $0
Joann Binion (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Angelo Epolito (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lucyanne Forkhamer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Hough (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Rauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Ryan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Alan Depietro (President) $0 $0 $0
Elaine Lyon (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bert Calnon (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$314,686
Expenses
$274,968
Net Income
$39,718
Net Assets
$493,687
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $305,132
97.0%
Program Services $8,355
2.7%
Investment Income $1,199
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $46,486
16.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $98,800
35.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $528,604
Total Liabilities $34,917
Net Assets $493,687
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laurie Rachetta (Executive Director) $39,440 $0 $0
Lisa Wojtaszek (Secretary/Board Clerk) $7,046 $0 $0
Joe Steinberg (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Rauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Hough (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Ryan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joann Binion (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Elaine Lyon (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bert Calnon (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alan Depietro (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$308,078
Expenses
$271,900
Net Income
$36,178
Net Assets
$453,969
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $298,280
96.8%
Program Services $9,184
3.0%
Investment Income $614
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $38,137
14.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $102,000
37.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $488,311
Total Liabilities $34,342
Net Assets $453,969
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laurie Rachetta (Executive Director) $38,137 $0 $0
Joe Steinberg (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Rauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Hough (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Ryan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joann Binion (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Wojtaszek (Secretary/Board Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Elaine Lyon (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bert Calnon (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alan Depietro (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$305,515
Expenses
$295,508
Net Income
$10,007
Net Assets
$417,791
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $293,642
96.1%
Program Services $11,418
3.7%
Investment Income $455
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,076
14.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $96,743
32.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $453,319
Total Liabilities $35,528
Net Assets $417,791
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laurie Rachetta (Executive Director) $37,389 $0 $0
Lisa Wojtaszek (Secretary/Board Clerk) $6,687 $0 $0
Joe Steinberg (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Rauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Hough (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Ryan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joann Binion (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Elaine Lyon (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bert Calnon (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alan Depietro (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$298,355
Expenses
$280,552
Net Income
$17,803
Net Assets
$407,784
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $286,196
95.9%
Program Services $11,710
3.9%
Investment Income $449
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $37,389
13.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $94,220
33.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $443,725
Total Liabilities $35,941
Net Assets $407,784

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$299,421
Expenses
$253,279
Net Income
$46,142
Net Assets
$389,981
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $287,297
96.0%
Program Services $11,254
3.8%
Investment Income $870
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $34,494
13.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $83,209
32.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $430,714
Total Liabilities $40,733
Net Assets $389,981

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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