Four County Library System
Cooperative library system
Four County Library System at a glance
In short: Four County Library System gave $205K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $204,559
- +91.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,729
- +49.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,167
- Total assets
- $2,495,837
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Four County Library System funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Broome County Public Library ($112K). Together the top 9 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 35 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Four County Library System gives
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2020) to $205K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broome County Public Library Binghamton, NY | NYS Passthrough Funds | $112,436 |
| South New Berlin Free Library South New Berli, NY | NYS Passthrough Funds | $22,637 |
| George F Johnson Mem Lib Endicott, NY | NYS Passthrough Funds | $15,886 |
| Vestal Public Library Vestal, NY | NYS Passthrough Funds | $15,101 |
| Your Home Public Library Johnson City, NY | NYS Passthrough Funds | $9,167 |
| Guernsey Memorial Library Norwich, NY | NYS Passthrough Funds | $8,729 |
| Sidney Memorial Public Librar Sidney, NY | NYS Passthrough Funds | $8,113 |
| Fenton Free Library Binghamton, NY | NYS Passthrough Funds | $6,598 |
| Huntington Memorial Library Oneonta, NY | NYS Passthrough Funds | $5,892 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,495,837 | $2,820,594 | $2,741,287 | $204,559 | 9 | $72,305 |
| 2023 | $2,451,043 | $2,564,986 | $2,532,550 | $106,681 | 7 | $50,826 |
| 2022 | $2,384,094 | $2,564,522 | $2,412,787 | $124,109 | 6 | $5,021 |
| 2021 | $2,232,359 | $3,088,158 | $2,472,909 | $167,955 | 8 | $605 |
| 2020 | $1,617,714 | $2,322,363 | $2,466,255 | $87,164 | 5 | $2,868 |
About Four County Library System
Based on IRS filings
Four County Library System is a public charity, based in Vestal, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $205K. Net investment income was $72K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Four County Library System is led by Steven Bachman, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Bachman
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$91K (2022) → $94K (2024)
James Godleski
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Ames
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Starks
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurel Zesler
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Turnbull
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seth Lapierre
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Speck
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Johnson
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louise Perry
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Sarah Meisch-Lacombe (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Tina Roalef (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Kelly Wagstaff (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jodi Moscato (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Alice Mahardy (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Alaina Rullo (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Carrie Fishner (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Donna Jones-Wright (2020) — President
- Former: Jan Orzel (2020) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Marilyn Kochersperger (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Robert Gouldin (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Wendy Caldiero (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $94K, to Steven Bachman (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Four County Library System
How much does Four County Library System give each year?
Four County Library System gave $205K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $107K across 7 grants.
What is Four County Library System's typical grant size?
Four County Library System's median grant in 2024 was $9,167, and its average grant was $22,729, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Four County Library System give grants?
Four County Library System gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Binghamton, NY (2 grants).
Does Four County Library System give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Four County Library System's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "NYS Passthrough Funds" (9 grants).
Who are Four County Library System's largest grantees?
Four County Library System's largest 2024 grantees include Broome County Public Library ($112,436), South New Berlin Free Library ($22,637) and George F Johnson Mem Lib ($15,886), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Four County Library System?
Four County Library System reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is Four County Library System's EIN?
Four County Library System's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 15-0618269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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