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BETHLEHEM AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY: Form 990, tax year 2014

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Organization
BETHLEHEM AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY (EIN 24-0795387)
Tax period
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31
Filed
2015-06-10
IRS object ID
201541619349300424
Schema version
2014v5.0
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Return2015-06-10T13:07:41-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2014-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

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EIN240795387EIN

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Phone6108673761PhoneNum

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$5,234,792GrossReceiptsAmt
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DescDURING 2014, THE BETHLEHEM AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY SUCCESSFULLY SUPPLIED THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, AND HANOVER TOWNSHIP WITH LIBRARY MATERIALS INCLUDING BOOKS, PERIODICALS, ELECTRONIC RESOURCES, DVDS, BOOKS ON TAPE, BOOKS ON CD, AUDIO CDS, AND PLAYAWAYS (MP3 PLAYERS LOADED WITH SPOKEN BOOKS) FOR INFORMATIONAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.THE ADMINISTRATION, CIRCULATION, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTS ARE INVOLVED IN MANY LIBRARY ACTIVITIES. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE ALL THE PROCEDURES INVOLVED IN THE CIRCULATION AND HOUSING OF LIBRARY MATERIALS; MAINTENANCE OF PATRON RECORDS; PURCHASING OF SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE; LIBRARY-WIDE PUBLICITY AND PROMOTION; FUNDRAISING; BOOK SALES AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS; COORDINATION OF VOLUNTEERS; BOOKMOBILE SERVICES; BUILDING RENOVATIONS; REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND VEHICLES; DELIVERIES TO THE BRANCH AND DISTRICT LIBRARIES; AND VARIOUS OTHER GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES. THE DISTRICT CONSULTANT IS DESIGNATED BY COMMONWEALTH LIBRARIES AS BEING THE LIAISON FOR THE BETHLEHEM LIBRARY DISTRICT WITH ITS THREE OTHER DESIGNATED LIBRARIES - THE MEMORIAL LIBRARY OF NAZARETH, THE NORTHAMPTION AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY, AND THE HELLERTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY. THE DISTRICT CONSULTANT OFFERS CONSULTING SERVICES AND WORKSHOPS FOR ALL FOUR LIBRARIES IN THE DISTRICT.THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF ALL FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS AND BANK ACCOUNT RECORDS; PRODUCING MONTHLY OPERATING FUNDS REPORTS AND THE ANNUAL BUDGET; EMPLOYEE ATTENDANCE RECORDS; VACATION SCHEDULES; PERSONNEL RECORDS AND PAYROLL; MANAGEMENT OF THE LIBRARY'S FRINGE BENEFITS PROGRAM; MAINTAINING THE LEHIGH VALLEY LIBRARY SYSTEM FINANCIAL RECORDS; ADMINISTRATING STATE GRANTS; AND MAINTAINING THE DATABASE OF LIBRARY CONTRIBUTORS.THE ADULT SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS MADE UP OF THE INFORMATION DEPARTMENT AND THE INTERLIBRARY LOAN DEPARTMENT. TOGETHER, THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THE BEST POSSIBLE REFERENCE SERVICE TO THE LIBRARY'S USERS. REFERENCE QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED IN PERSON, ON THE PHONE, BY MAIL, ONLINE, AND BY E-MAIL.IN ADDITION, THE INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT ALSO HANDLES MAINTENANCE OF THE PERIODICALS COLLECTION AND THE LOCAL HISTORY ROOM; INTERLIBRARY LOAN SERVICES NOT ONLY FOR LIBRARY PATRONS, BUT ALSO FOR OTHER DISTRICT LIBRARIES; AND A NEW OFFERING OF EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING ADULT PROGRAMMING. THE DEPARTMENT ALSO COOPERATES WITH THE LINDERMAN LIBRARY OF LEHIGH UNIVERSITY ON THE BETHLEHEM DIGITAL HISTORY PROJECT, WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY MANAGED BY MORAVIAN COLLEGE. THE SITE FEATURES IMAGES AND TRANSCRIPTS OF PRIMARY SOURCE MATERIAL RELATING TO BETHLEHEM'S FIRST 100 YEARS.THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT ARE TO CONTINUALLY MAINTAIN THE LIBRARY'S ADULT BOOK COLLECTION, TO KEEP IT CURRENT AND COMPREHENSIVE AS OUTLINED IN THE "MATERIALS SELECTION POLICY," AND TO ORDER, RECEIVE, CLASSIFY, AND PREPARE ALL LIBRARY MATERIALS (ADULT, CHILDREN'S AND AUDIO-VISUAL) ACCURATELY AND PROMPTLY. THIS DEPARTMENT ORDERS ALL ADULT MATERIALS (PRINT AND NON-PRINT) AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING THE COLLECTIONS BALANCED AND CURRENT. REVIEWS NEED TO BE READ, AND SUBJECT AREAS THAT NEED UPDATING ARE IDENTIFIED. OUTDATED BOOKS ARE DISCARDED AND REPLACED WITH UPDATED EDITIONS, IF APPLICABLE. ALL CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG ADULT MATERIALS ARE ALSO RECEIVED, CATALOGUED, AND PROCESSED IN THIS DEPARTMENT.THE YOUTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ORDERING AND MAINTAINING MATERIALS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS, AS WELL AS A PARENTING COLLECTION. THEY PROVIDE EXTENSIVE CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING INCLUDING STORY TIMES FOR ALL AGES, EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING PROGRAMS OF A HUGE VARIETY, FAMILY PLACE PROGRAMMING (A NATIONAL INITIATIVE), SUMMER READING PROGRAMS, AND AN ACTIVE TEEN ADVISORY BOARD. IN ADDITION, THEY WORK CLOSELY WITH AREA SCHOOLS, DAYCARES, AND HEADSTART PROGRAMS AND DO OUTREACH PROGRAMMING OUTSIDE OF THE LIBRARY BUILDING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.Desc
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THOMAS NOLAN
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APRIL HERRITY
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EMIL SIGNES
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SHARON YOSHIDA
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
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DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
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Travel TravelGrp

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Total$2,803TotalAmt
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Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

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LIBRARY MATERIALS$277,105$277,105
AUTOMATION$101,816$101,816
EQUIP. RENTAL AND MAINT$62,136$54,058$8,078
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Separate Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit Committee0AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$2,476,060CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
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Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$2,403,047CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$2,146,266CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$11,388,868TotalAmt

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Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$2,403,047CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$2,146,266CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$11,388,868TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Substantial Contributors Tot$50,901SubstantialContributorsTotAmt
Public Support Total170$11,337,967PublicSupportTotal170Amt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$110,630CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$143,767CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$247,275CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$841,257TotalAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$30,267CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$35,938CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$221,254TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$12,451,379TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$5,106,666GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.91060PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.93740PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$1,470,601BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$26,350ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$246,938InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$72,000OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$8,686AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$1,663,203EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$1,383,668BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$11,550ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$143,081InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$60,000OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$7,698AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$1,470,601EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$1,328,688BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$17,625ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$109,186InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$65,000OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$6,831AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$1,383,668EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$1,236,235BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$23,109ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$156,133InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$80,000OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$6,789AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$1,328,688EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$1,121,308BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$19,085ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$182,097InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$80,000OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$6,255AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$1,236,235EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Board Designated Balance EOY1.00000BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated Org0EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related Org0EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd
Total Book Value Land Buildings$0TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$3,288,843TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Revenue Not Reported$0RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$3,288,843RevenueSubtotalAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$0RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$3,288,843TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$2,861,112TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Not Reported$0ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$2,861,112ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$0ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$2,861,112TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART V, LINE 4:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationINCOME FROM THE ENDOWMENT FUND, LIMITED TO 5% OF THE TOTAL FUND FOR THE YEAR, IS TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS AND OTHER LIBRARY MATERIALS, PER FEBRUARY 9, 2009 BETHLEHEM AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY ENDOWMENT POLICY AS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD.ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO BEING ISSUED TO THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CTHE LIBRARY WILL SEND OUT EMAILS TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND BOARD MEMBERS TO DETERMINE IF THERE ARE ANY UPDATES OR NEW FACTS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY BE A VIOLATION OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND STEPS WILL BE TAKEN TO RESOLVE THE SITUATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15ATHE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY WAS DETERMINED BY A SELECTION COMMITTEE BASED ON THE LIBRARY'S SIX STEP PAY SCALE FOR DIRECTORS. THE LIBRARY'S BOARD CONSIDERED SALARIES OF OTHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF LIKE SIZED LIBRARIES AND THE PREVIOUS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR USING COMPARABILITY DATA. THE STEP AT WHICH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS HIRED WAS DETERMINED BASED ON PRIOR EXPERIENCE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE LIBRARY BOARD COMMITTEE, AND RAISES ARE DETERMINED BY YEARS OF SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE LIBRARY MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC.

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