Nonprofit · EIN 23-1352002
ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
Tax-exempt · GETTYSBURG, PA 17325
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,758,337 | $3,009,967 | $748,370 | $13,968,692 | $1,089,778 | $12,878,914 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,704,856 | $3,007,730 | $697,126 | $13,051,720 | $1,184,310 | $11,867,410 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,878,601 | $2,786,754 | $91,847 | $12,256,581 | $1,180,025 | $11,076,556 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $2,675,260 | $2,650,713 | $24,547 | $12,620,464 | $1,025,090 | $11,595,374 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,139,703
- of which government grants
- $2,144,845
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $583,002
- Net rental income
- $9,120
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$5,591
- Other revenue
- $35,632
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $136,597
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,354,993
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,874,560
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $29,301
- Occupancy
- $351,036
- Travel
- $7,020
- Depreciation
- $135,087
- Program services (functional)
- $2,496,922
- Management and general (functional)
- $402,293
- Fundraising (functional)
- $110,752
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,051,720
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,968,692
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,089,778
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,878,914
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,579,723
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,169,265
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,709,649
- Gross receipts
- $3,779,515
- Employees
- 62
- Volunteers
- 110
- Year formed
- 1945
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIRANDA WISOR | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $70,825 | $10,730 |
| JEFFREY CANN | FINANCE DIRE Officer | 40 | $65,772 | $12,925 |
| HEIDI GILLIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA RICE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA BOEHNE-MIELE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY KAMPSTRA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA-MAE KOBBE PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE RAMSEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN PRATT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN HEIDECKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA MALANDRA-SHOWER | ASSOCIATE TR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL SCHUMANN | ASSOCIATE TR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA FERRARO | ASSOCIATE TR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTY SETTLE | ASSOCIATE TR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID KUSHNER | ASSOCIATE TR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAY SCHWARTZ | TRUSTEE EMER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY CANN | FINANCE DIRE Officer | 40 | $72,535 | $10,759 |
| MIRANDA WISOR | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $50,812 | $5,350 |
| LAURA GOSS | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $14,782 | $739 |
| BRANDT ENSOR | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $12,614 | $1,819 |
| HEIDI GILLIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA BOYER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA BOEHNE-MIELE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA RICE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA-MAE KOBBE PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE RAMSEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN PRATT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID KUSHNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN WHALEY | ASSOCIATE TR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA MALANDRA-SHOWER | ASSOCIATE TR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL SCHUMANN | ASSOCIATE TR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN HEIDECKER | ASSOCIATE TR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY KAMPSTRA | ASSOCIATE TR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN ARTHUR | TRUSTEE EMER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOROTHY PUHL | TRUSTEE EMER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY SUE CLINE | TRUSTEE EMER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY SCHWARTZ | TRUSTEE EMER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA GOSS | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $89,200 | $4,962 |
| JEFFREY CANN | FINANCE DIRE Officer | 40 | $69,533 | $11,223 |
| HEIDI GILLIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA BOYER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA BOEHNE-MIELE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA RICE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GENEVIEVE FELTY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY SCHWARTZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUKHSANA RAHMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA-MAE KOBBE PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE RAMSEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN WHALEY | ASSOCIATE TR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB WILLIAMS | ASSOCIATE TR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BETTIE BERTRAM | ASSOCIATE TR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA MALANDRA-SHOWER | ASSOCIATE TR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN PRATT | ASSOCIATE TR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KIEHL | TRUSTEE EMER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN ARTHUR | TRUSTEE EMER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOROTHY PUHL | TRUSTEE EMER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY SUE CLINE | TRUSTEE EMER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA GOSS | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $79,802 | $5,578 |
| JEFFREY CANN | FINANCE MANA Officer | 40 | $61,426 | $15,185 |
| DOROTHY PUHL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI GILLIS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN ARTHUR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA RICE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY SUE CLINE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GENEVIEVE FELTY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY SCHWARTZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA BOEHNE-MIELE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUKHSANA RAHMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA-MAE KOBBE PHD | ASSOCIATE TR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KIEHL | TRUSTEE EMER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 140 BALTIMORE ST, GETTYSBURG, PA 17325-2311
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JEFFREY CANN, 140 BALTIMORE STREET, GETTYSBURG, PA 17325
- Signed the 990
- JEFFREY CANN, FINANCE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (717) 334-0163
- Website
- WWW.ADAMSLIBRARY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SMITH ELLIOTT KEARNS & COMPANY LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM (ACLS) IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENRICH THEIR LIVES THROUGH THE CORE VALUES OF STEWARDSHIP, EXCELLENCE AND TRUSTWORTHINESS. THE ACLS PROVIDES PROGRAMMING THAT CENTERS ON EARLY LITERACY SKILLS AS WELL AS CREATIVE EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS. EVENTS FEATURE HANDS-ON- ACTIVITIES, ENTERTAINMENT AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES. SUMMER PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED INSPIRING CHILDREN TO READ AND LEARN YEAR-ROUND. SERVICES FOR ADULTS INCLUDE ACCESS TO RESOURCES THAT FOSTER LEARNING, PROMOTE PERSONAL GROWTH AND CULTIVATE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. ADULT PROGRAMS CREATE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH SENIORS. IN 2025, PA FORWARD AWARDED ACLS A GOLD LEVEL RATING (THE HIGHEST RATING) FOR LIBRARY PROGRAMMING. THE SIX ACLS FACILITIES ARE LOCATED THROUGHOUT ADAMS COUNTY SO THAT LIBRARY SERVICE IS DECENTRALIZED. A LIBRARY IS LOCATED IN EACH OF THE SIX ADAMS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AREAS MAKING LOCAL LIBRARY SERVICES A
Program accomplishments
- THE ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM (ACLS)PROVIDES LIBRARY FACILITIES AND SERVICES IN SIX LOCATIONS SERVING THE 108,033 ADAMS COUNTY RESIDENTS. THE ACLS IS DEDICATED TO CONNECTING PEOPLE TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL ENRICH THEIR LIVES THROUGH FREE ACCESS TO MATERIALS, TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING PROGRAMS. THE SYSTEM HEADQUARTERS IN GETTYSBURG PROVIDES MATERIALS, TECHNOLOGY AND ALL OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE BRANCH LIBRARIES LOCATED IN BIGLERVILLE, CARROLL VALLEY, EAST BERLIN, LITTLESTOWN AND NEW OXFORD. AS A FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, THE ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM PROVIDES A PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL COLLECTION OF OVER 189,000 ITEMS INCLUDING PHYSICAL BOOKS, DVDS AND BOOKS ON CDS, AS WELL AS ELECTRONIC BOOKS, EAUDIO BOOKS AND STREAMABLE MOVIES AND TV SHOWS. OUR COLLECTION ALSO INCLUDES GAMES, TOOLS, PUZZLES, SPORTING GOODS, ART AND CRAFT KITS AND VARIOUS OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS THAT MAY BE BORROWED. ASSISTANCE FROM PROFESSIONAL STAFF IS AVAILABLE TO ALL AGES INCLUDING HELP TO ACCESS RELIABLE INFORMATION AND READERS' ADVISORY SERVICES. TECHNOLOGY IN THE FORM OF SUBSCRIPTION DATA BASES, ACCESS TO THE INTERNET THROUGH PUBLIC ACCESS COMPUTERS AND FREE PUBLIC WIRELESS ACCESS AND A ROBUST SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES ARE OFFERED AT ALL LIBRARY FACILITIES. EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED SO THAT CHILDREN ENTER SCHOOL WITH THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN ARE OFFERED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING ART MATHEMATICS STE(A)M AS WELL AS OTHER INFORMATIONAL AND CREATIVE PROGRAMMING, BOOK CLUBS, COMPUTER ACCESS AND ASSISTANCE GAINING THE INFORMATION THEY REQUIRE. BOOK DISCUSSIONS, AUTHOR VISITS, LECTURE SERIES AND HANDS-ON PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FOR ADULTS OF ALL AGES, AS IS ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING DESIRED INFORMATION FROM RELIABLE SOURCES. IN 2025, 110 VOLUNTEERS OFFERED 3,256.60 HOURS OF THEIR TIME TO HELP WITH PROGRAMS, SPECIAL EVENTS, TECHNICAL SERVICES, PUBLIC SERVICES AND SERVE ON THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES. OVER 860 INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS MADE CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT AND RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF LIBRARY SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY.Expenses $2,496,922
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-1352002
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1961
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,968,692
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,779,515
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,758,337 | $3,009,967 | $13,968,692 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,704,856 | $3,007,730 | $13,051,720 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,878,601 | $2,786,754 | $12,256,581 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,957,043 | $2,752,353 | $11,704,197 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $2,675,260 | $2,650,713 | $12,620,464 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-1352002).
Questions about ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
- What is the EIN of ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM is 23-1352002.
- Is ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1961.
- Are donations to ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JEFFREY CANN.
- Who are the officers and directors of ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,825 (MIRANDA WISOR, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,758,337, expenses of $3,009,967 and total assets of $13,968,692 at year end.
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