Nonprofit · EIN 23-1381007
BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · CARLISLE, PA 17013
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,681,843 | $2,046,025 | $635,818 | $8,350,578 | $10,592 | $8,339,986 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,691,106 | $1,735,306 | -$44,200 | $7,826,416 | $4,936 | $7,821,480 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,862,072 | $1,771,679 | $90,393 | $7,765,564 | $9,656 | $7,755,908 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,256,079
- of which government grants
- $1,287,284
- Program service revenue
- $31,069
- Investment income
- $392,074
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $316,440
- Other revenue
- $2,621
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $170,846
- Other salaries and wages
- $833,022
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,135,296
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $19,024
- Occupancy
- $84,013
- Travel
- $2,442
- Depreciation
- $243,935
- Program services (functional)
- $1,717,056
- Management and general (functional)
- $196,409
- Fundraising (functional)
- $132,560
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,826,416
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,350,578
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,592
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,339,986
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,449,732
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,813,127
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,823,968
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $516,018
- Gross receipts
- $4,162,576
- Employees
- 39
- Volunteers
- 110
- Year formed
- 1978
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY SWOPE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 37.5 | $90,514 | $13,789 |
| DIANA ROBERTSON | BUSINESS MAN Officer | 37.5 | $53,715 | $12,828 |
| VINCENT CHAMPION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 | $0 |
| LU CONSER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.53 | $0 | $0 |
| MANAL EL HARRAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL ANN JOHNSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.14 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY KLINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.36 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY HAIR LARUE | VICE-PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.21 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY LUCKETT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.21 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN LYTTLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.44 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM MESSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.26 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN ORNER | F.O.B. BD. P Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMANUEL QUAINOO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.18 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.16 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY SWOPE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 37.5 | $77,236 | $8,629 |
| DIANA ROBERTSON | BUSINESS MAN Officer | 37.5 | $47,703 | $7,532 |
| VINCENT CHAMPION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| LU CONSUR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.56 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE FITZ-PATRICK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.24 | $0 | $0 |
| MANAL EL HARRAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES HUTCHESON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL ANN JOHNSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.17 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY HAIR LARUE | VICE-PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.23 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY LUCKETT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.44 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN LYTTLE | F.O.B. BD. P Trustee or director | 0.54 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM MESSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.31 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMANUEL QUAINOO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.24 | $0 | $0 |
| LILLIAN WONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.54 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY SWOPE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 37.5 | $76,977 | $10,256 |
| DIANA ROBERTSON | BUSINESS MAN Officer | 37.5 | $47,823 | $13,064 |
| ROBERT BEARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE E CHERTOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE FITZ-PATRICK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| MANAL EL HARRAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES W HUTCHESON | VICE-PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL ANN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY HAIR LARUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY LUCKETT | TREASURER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN LYTTLE | F.O.B. BD. P Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOPE MILLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.7 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMANUEL QUAINOO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| LILLIAN WONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 158 W HIGH ST, CARLISLE, PA 17013-2924
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- AMY LUCKETT, 158 WEST HIGH STREET, CARLISLE, PA 170130495
- Signed the 990
- AMY LUCKETT, TREASURER
- Phone
- (717) 243-4642
- Website
- WWW.BOSLERLIBRARY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SMITH ELLIOTT KEARNS & COMPANY LLC
Mission
FORM 990 - MISSION STATEMENT THE BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY IS A LEADING INTELLECTUAL, EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, AND CULTURAL ASSET IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY. FOUNDED IN 1900, THIS PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVES THE BOROUGH OF CARLISLE, SEVEN TOWNSHIPS IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY, THE CARLISLE BARRACKS (HOME OF THE U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE), THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PRISON, AND SERVES AS THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAW LIBRARY. ITS MISSION IS TO EMPOWER LIFELONG LEARNING BY MEETING THE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS THROUGH ROBUST, HIGH-QUALITY, AND DIVERSE COLLECTIONS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES. IN KEEPING WITH THE LIBRARY'S MISSION, THE BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL PEOPLE WITHOUT RESTRICTION. THE LIBRARY CELEBRATES THE DIVERSITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES AND STRIVES TO SERVE ALL MEMEBERS OF THE COMMUNITY EQUALLY. WITH MORE THAN 187,628 VISITS IN 2025, THE BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY IS ONE OF THE BUSIEST LIBRARIES IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY. IT IS A MEMBER OF THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM, WHICH
Program accomplishments
- THE LIBRARY OFFERS FREE INTERNET COMPUTERS THAT ALLOW USERS TO ACCESS ONLINE RESOURCES AS WELL AS COMPUTER SOFTWARE. THE LIBRARY ALSO OFFERS FREE WIFI ACCESS. IN 2025, THE INTERNET COMPUTERS WERE USED NEARLY 11,000 TIMES, AND THE WIFI WAS USED MORE THAN 11,000 TIMES. IN 2025, MORE THAN 5,200 ADULTS ATTENDED 400 PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY ON A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS THAT OFFERED PARTICIPANTS ACTIVE LIFELONG LEARNING EXPERIENCES. THESE EXPERIENCES EMPOWERED PARTICIPANTS TO BE ENGAGED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE CITIZENS OF THEIR COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, THE LIBRARY PROVIDES MEETING ROOM SPACE, SMALL GROUP STUDY ROOM SPACE, AND TUTORING ROOM SPACE FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC. IN 2025, THESE SPACES WERE USED BY NEARLY 5,000 PEOPLE. THE LIBRARY HAS ALSO BEGUN EXPANDING ITS OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY, RECOGNIZING THAT GOING OUT INTO THE COMMUNITY IS AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF SERVICE. IN 2025, THE LIBRARY PROVIDED MORE THAN 250 OUTREACH PROGRAMS ATTENDED BY MORE THAN 4,600 PEOPLE.Expenses $768,383 · revenue $31,119
- THE LIBRARY'S INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT ASSISTS PATRONS WITH DIRECTIONAL, INFORMATIONAL, AND RESEARCH QUESTIONS THROUGH IN-PERSON, OVER-THE-PHONE, POSTAL, AND ONLINE INTERACTIONS. THE INFORMATION SERVICES STAFF PROVIDE DIRECT ASSISTANCE WITH TOPICS THAT INCLUDE JOB/CAREER SEARCHING, JOB SKILL DEVELOPMENT, CONTINUING EDUCATION/HIGHER EDUCATION COURSEWORK, HEALTH, FINANCE, BUSINESS, SOCIAL SERVICES/RESOURCE IDENTIFICATION, AND MORE. THE STAFF ALSO PROVIDE PROCTORING FOR STUDENTS IN DISTANCE EDUCATION LEARNING PROGRAMS. LIBRARIANS USE A VARIETY OF RESOURCES TO ANSWER QUESTIONS INCLUDING THE LIBRARY'S COLLECTIONS, THE INTERNET, SUBSCRIPTION DATABASES, E-BOOKS, COMPUTER SOFTWARE, AND COMPUTER HARDWARE. THEY ALSO PRODUCE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS SUCH AS BIBLIOGRAPHIES, PATHFINDERS, AND "HOW-TO" GUIDES FOR THE PUBLIC. THE INFORMATION SERVICES LIBRARIANS ALSO PROMOTE LIBRARY RESOURCES THROUGH DISPLAYS AND PRINTED MATERIALS. THE INFORMATION SERVICES STAFF PARTICIPATE IN THE COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT PROCESS OF SELECTING MATERIALS FOR THE LIBRARY'S COLLECTION. WHEN DESIRED MATERIALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN THE LIBRARY'S COLLECTION, THE INFORMATION SERVICES STAFF PROVIDE INTERLIBRARY LOAD SERVICE THAT ALLOWS PATRONS TO OBTAIN ITEMS FROM OTHER LIBRARIES. IN 2025, THE INFORMATION SERVICES STAFF ANSWERED MORE THAN 36,000 REFERENCE QUESTIONS.Expenses $530,913
- THE LIBRARY MAKES IT A PRIORITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN ENTER KINDERGARTEN WITH THE LANGUAGE, COGNITIVE, AND EARLY READING SKILLS NEEDED FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL. THE LIBRARY PROVIDES COLLECTIONS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL, DEVELOPMENTAL AND SOCIO-EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN AT ALL AGES AND USES BOTH STATE AND NATIONAL STANDARDS, BENCHMARKS, AND PRACTICES TO CONFORM THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE COLLECTIONS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES. THE YOUTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROVIDES QUALITY LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT EXPERIENCES FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. COLLECTIONS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THAT SUPPORT INFANTS, TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS, EARLY ELEMENTARY AGE, TWEENS, AND TEENS. THE YOUTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT OFFERS PRESCHOOL/EARLY ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED COMPUTERS THAT ENGAGE THEM IN A CROSS-CURRICULAR SET OF SOFTWARE PACKAGES THAT ARE FUN AND EDUCATIONAL. THESE PROGRAMS ARE BENCHMARKED TO THE NATIONAL LEARNING STANDARDS TO ENSURE HIGH QUALITY LEARNING EXPERIENCE WHILE ENCOURAGING TECHNOLOGY SKILL DEVELOPMENT. IN 2025, THESE AWE EARLY LEARNING COMPUTER STATIONS WERE USED BY CHILDREN MORE THAN 10,000 TIMES. THE YOUTH SERVICES STAFF PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE YOUNG MINDS IN A WIDE RANGE OF SUBJECT AREAS AND A BROAD RANGE OF TOPICS THAT INCLUDE: SOCIALIZATION, FINE/GROSS MOTOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, EARLY READING SKILL DEVELOPMENT, MATH, SCIENCE, ART, MUSIC, ECOLOGY, DRAMATIC PLAY, CULTURAL AWARENESS, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, HISTORY, AND MORE. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, THE LIBRARY PROVIDES A SUMMER LEARNING CHALLENGE THAT ENGAGES CHILDREN/STUDENTS OF ALL AGES IN ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES THAT MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THEIR READING AND LEARNING LEVEL THROUGH THE SUMMER MONTHS WHEN CHILDREN CAN EXPERIENCE LEARNING LOSSES DEEMED THE "SUMMER SLIDE." IN 2025, MORE THAN 17,000 CHILDREN, TEENS, PARENTS, AND CAREGIVERS ATTENDED MORE THAN 800 PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY.Expenses $417,760
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
- 23-1381007
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,350,578
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,162,576
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,681,843 | $2,046,025 | $8,350,578 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,691,106 | $1,735,306 | $7,826,416 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,862,072 | $1,771,679 | $7,765,564 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,642,388 | $1,736,752 | $7,549,401 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY is 23-1381007.
- Is BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 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 BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 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 BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 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 BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AMY LUCKETT.
- Who are the officers and directors of BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,514 (JEFFREY SWOPE, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,681,843, expenses of $2,046,025 and total assets of $8,350,578 at year end.
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