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Ephrata Public 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
$1.21M (2023)

Expenses
$1.34M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.44M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$144k (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
$1,208,289
Expenses
$1,344,825
Net Income
-$136,536
Net Assets
$1,297,574
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $799,943
66.2%
Program Services $388,726
32.2%
Investment Income $12,101
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $7,519
0.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $110,301
8.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $557,540
41.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,442,039
Total Liabilities $144,465
Net Assets $1,297,574
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Abigail B Kirchoff (Executive Di) $64,397 $0 $0
Penny Talbert (Exec Direc () $45,904 $0 $0
Mike Eichenlaub (President) $0 $0 $0
Marilyn Yoder (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristin Carter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jobany Bedoya (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Fast (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Frey (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Eric Nissley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danielle Shumate (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Good (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,291,225
Expenses
$1,349,313
Net Income
-$58,088
Net Assets
$1,371,730
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,011,771
78.4%
Program Services $279,786
21.7%
Investment Income -$332
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 $73,625
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $585,909
43.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,551,392
Total Liabilities $179,662
Net Assets $1,371,730
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Penny Talbert (Executive Di) $73,625 $0 $0
Mike Eichenlaub (President) $0 $0 $0
Marilyn Yoder (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jim Goodyear (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristin Burkholder (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jobany Bedoya (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Linda Suarez Baer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Frey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Nissley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danielle Shumate (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$918,554
Expenses
$992,437
Net Income
-$73,883
Net Assets
$1,554,947
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $721,429
78.5%
Program Services $170,016
18.5%
Investment Income $13,329
1.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $13,780
1.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $71,077
7.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,623,020
Total Liabilities $68,073
Net Assets $1,554,947
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Penny Talbert (Executive Director) $71,077 $0 $0
Mike Eichenlaub (President) $0 $0 $0
Casey Martin (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Marilyn Yoder (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Aubree Fahringer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jim Goodyear (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristin Burkholder (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jobany Bedoya (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Suarez Baer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Frey (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,045,994
Expenses
$913,618
Net Income
$132,376
Net Assets
$1,589,468
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $859,575
82.2%
Program Services $169,295
16.2%
Investment Income $15,756
1.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$82
Sales of Assets $1,450
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,182
7.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $461,109
50.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,626,856
Total Liabilities $37,388
Net Assets $1,589,468
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Penny Talbert (Executive Director) $69,181 $0 $0
Jane Hershberger (President) $0 $0 $0
Mike Eichenlaub (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Marilyn Yoder (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jean Putt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Betsy Malarkey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Suarez Baer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joel Nofziger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Casey Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aubree Fahringer (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$997,325
Expenses
$1,127,440
Net Income
-$130,115
Net Assets
$1,333,681
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $537,473
53.9%
Program Services $416,522
41.8%
Investment Income $19,801
2.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $18,848
1.9%
Sales of Assets $4,681
0.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,944
5.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $487,052
43.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,482,090
Total Liabilities $148,409
Net Assets $1,333,681
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Penny Talbert (Executive Director) $66,944 $0 $0
Jane Hershberger (President) $0 $0 $0
Tom Murray (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jean Putt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Marilyn Yoder (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Small (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joel Nofziger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Casey Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aubree Fahringer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Eichenlaub (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,634,211
Expenses
$936,724
Net Income
$697,487
Net Assets
$1,378,531
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,205,778
73.8%
Program Services $397,229
24.3%
Investment Income $10,621
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $16,610
1.0%
Sales of Assets $3,973
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $527,802
56.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,503,733
Total Liabilities $125,202
Net Assets $1,378,531
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Penny Talbert (Executive Director) $65,510 $0 $0
Ann Small (President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Hoover (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tom Murray (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jan Landes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jane Hershberger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jean Putt (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$999,624
Expenses
$1,047,310
Net Income
-$47,686
Net Assets
$706,034
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $617,201
61.7%
Program Services $349,491
35.0%
Investment Income $10,340
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $21,305
2.1%
Sales of Assets $1,287
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $557,731
53.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $872,233
Total Liabilities $166,199
Net Assets $706,034
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Penny Talbert (Executive Director) $64,052 $0 $0
George Dillio (President) $0 $0 $0
Ann Small (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Hoover (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Kohl (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ty Zerbe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jan Landes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Murray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Mccaffrey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Good (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,521,877
Expenses
$1,440,252
Net Income
$81,625
Net Assets
$740,603
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,201,439
78.9%
Program Services $285,581
18.8%
Investment Income $39,099
2.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,454
0.1%
Sales of Assets -$5,696
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,319
4.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $452,704
31.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $871,909
Total Liabilities $131,306
Net Assets $740,603
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Penny Talbert (Executive Di) $70,319 $0 $0
Kevin Kohl (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ty Zerbe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynette Meck (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Amy Hoover (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Dillio (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Lloyd Chapman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Mccaffrey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Good (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Small (Preisdent) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,270,653
Expenses
$1,286,709
Net Income
-$16,056
Net Assets
$671,581
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $979,050
77.1%
Program Services $263,668
20.8%
Investment Income $28,659
2.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$724
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,196
5.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $413,644
32.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $702,544
Total Liabilities $30,963
Net Assets $671,581
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Penny Talbert (Executive Di) $65,308 $0 $9,888
Ty Zerbe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynette Meck (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Amy Hoover (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joan Billett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Mccaffrey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Kohl (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lloyd Chapman (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Ann Small (Preisdent) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,192,210
Expenses
$1,270,133
Net Income
-$77,923
Net Assets
$713,751
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $912,549
76.5%
Program Services $242,368
20.3%
Investment Income $27,394
2.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $9,899
0.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,188
5.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $435,269
34.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $762,101
Total Liabilities $48,350
Net Assets $713,751
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Penny Talbert (Executive Di) $65,188 $0 $10,798
Ty Zerbe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynette Meck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joan Billett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Mccaffrey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Small (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Kohl (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amy Hoover (Recording Se) $0 $0 $0
Lloyd Chapman (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,116,284
Expenses
$1,264,671
Net Income
-$148,387
Net Assets
$785,609
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $837,891
75.1%
Program Services $239,091
21.4%
Investment Income $28,017
2.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $11,285
1.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,806
5.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $420,621
33.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $832,192
Total Liabilities $46,583
Net Assets $785,609
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Penny Talbert (Executive Di) $63,805 $0 $11,616
Donald Sherman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amy Hoover (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Peck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Kohl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joan Billett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gil Sager (President) $0 $0 $0
Fran Hill (Recording Se) $0 $0 $0
Lloyd Chapman (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,016,804
Expenses
$1,171,574
Net Income
-$154,770
Net Assets
$916,424
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $810,676
79.7%
Program Services $173,150
17.0%
Investment Income $22,142
2.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $10,836
1.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,659
5.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $365,560
31.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $985,883
Total Liabilities $69,459
Net Assets $916,424

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,005,678
Expenses
$1,075,862
Net Income
-$70,184
Net Assets
$1,065,373
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $812,050
80.7%
Program Services $167,807
16.7%
Investment Income $16,905
1.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $8,916
0.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $57,491
5.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $308,271
28.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,066,815
Total Liabilities $1,442
Net Assets $1,065,373

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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.
2006

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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