LCLS IS FUNDED BY GRANTS RECEIVED EITHER INDIRECTLY FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OR DIRECTLY FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AND LUZERNE COUNTY. THE PURPOSE OF THE SYSTEM IS TO COLLECT AND DISBURSE FUNDS TO THE MEMBER LIBRARIES IN LUZERNE COUNTY. THE SYSTEM ALSO RECEIVES GRANTS TO FUND PROJECTS FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE MEMBER LIBRARIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$423K
-2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
+1.3% YoY
Grant Count
10
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$207K
+1.3% YoY
About Luzerne County Library System
Based on IRS filings
Luzerne County Library System is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WILKESBARRE, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $423K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Luzerne County Library System?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $422,757 | $435,366 | $253,838 |
| Revenue | $2,298,309 | $2,429,527 | $2,036,868 |
| Expenses | $2,312,508 | $2,282,717 | $2,060,211 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,738 | $2,011 | $876 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Osterhout Free Library ($679,561), Hazleton Area Public Library ($478,030), Hoyt Library ($241,715).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE OSTERHOUT FREE LIBRARY WILKESBARRE, PA | SEE PART IV | $679,561 |
| HAZLETON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY HAZLETON, PA | SEE PART IV | $478,030 |
| HOYT LIBRARY KINGSTON, PA | SEE PART IV | $241,715 |
| BACK MTN MEMORIAL LIBRARY DALLAS, PA | SEE PART IV | $194,183 |
| MILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY NANTICOKE, PA | SEE PART IV | $113,213 |
| PLYMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY PLYMOUTH, PA | SEE PART IV | $82,322 |
| MARIAN SUTHERLAND KIRBY LIBRARY MOUNTAINTOP, PA | SEE PART IV | $104,566 |
| PITTSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY PITTSTON, PA | SEE PART IV | $71,845 |
| WEST PITTSTON LIBRARY WEST PITTSTON, PA | SEE PART IV | $55,323 |
| WYOMING FREE LIBRARY WYOMING, PA | SEE PART IV | $50,512 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAE ANUSEVICZ | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CARMINE CARRATO | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| SUSAN MAZA ESQ | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ROSELLA FEDOR-PURCELL | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DANA FOGLIA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| COLLEEN GARRISON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MARILOU HINCHCLIFF | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BARBARA LACH | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MARY-ELLEN MCFARLAND | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LOIS OSTROWSKI | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| JIM REINMILLER | TREASURER | — | — |
| JUDY RITTENHOUSE | SECRETARY | — | — |
| ROBERTA ROWLANDS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KAREN SHUSTER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| REBECCA SMITH | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| GINA THACKARA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luzerne County Library System?
Luzerne County Library System is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WILKESBARRE, PA. It holds $423K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Luzerne County Library System?
As of 2024, Luzerne County Library System holds $423K in total assets with $2.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $2.1M in 2024.
Where does Luzerne County Library System operate?
Luzerne County Library System has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Luzerne County Library System award?
In 2024, Luzerne County Library System awarded 10 grants totaling $2.1M — an average of about $207K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Luzerne County Library System's EIN?
Luzerne County Library System's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2731975. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Luzerne County Library System's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Lurie Family Foundation
BOSTON, MA
Assets
$18.5M
Grants
39
Total Given
$1.3M
Sordoni Foundation Inc
FORTY FORT, PA
Assets
—
Grants
25
Total Given
$487K
Community Foundation of New Jersey
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
1,321
Total Given
$93.8M
Brian & Mary Murphy Family Foundation
CHESTER, NJ
Assets
$897K
Grants
1
Total Given
$1.1M
Maxwell Pribil Trust Fbo Hoyt Library
COLUMBUS, OH
Assets
—
Grants
1
Total Given
$32K
John J & Josephine Thomas Charitable
WILKESBARRE, PA
Assets
$835K
Grants
1
Total Given
$1.3M
Alice E Turner Memorial Trust
SAGINAW, MI
Assets
—
Grants
20
Total Given
$42K
The Reidler Foundation
ALLENTOWN, PA
Assets
$7.0M
Grants
47
Total Given
$540K
Samantha J Mill Tw
PITTSBURGH, PA
Assets
$244K
Grants
1
Total Given
$15K
AP Kirby Jr Foundation Inc
MENDHAM, NJ
Assets
$95.9M
Grants
91
Total Given
$6.4M
Foley Family Foundation
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
—
Grants
46
Total Given
$200K
The Max and Tillie Rosenn Foundationinc
ENCINO, CA
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
36
Total Given
$142K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Luzerne County Library System on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities
Go from researching Luzerne County Library System to a real strategy.