Mohawk Valley Library System
The system provides support services, materials and grants to improve and enhance member library services
Mohawk Valley Library System at a glance
In short: Mohawk Valley Library System gave $352K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $351,676
- +97.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,075
- +9.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,995
- Total assets
- $1,735,488
- +30.4% 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 Mohawk Valley Library System funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schenectady County Public Library ($103K). Together the top 9 received $352K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 27 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mohawk Valley Library System gives
- Giving grew 57% 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 $119K (2022) to $352K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $352K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schenectady County Public Library Schenectady, NY | Library Funding | $102,718 |
| Amsterdam Free Library Amsterdam, NY | Library Funding | $86,067 |
| Canajoharie Library & Art Gallery Canajoharie, NY | Library Funding | $44,226 |
| Gloversville Public Library Gloversville, NY | Library Funding | $28,285 |
| Fort Plain Free Library Fort Plain, NY | Library Funding | $22,995 |
| The Community Library Cobleskill, NY | Library Funding | $21,183 |
| Schoharie Free Library Schoharie, NY | Library Funding | $16,229 |
| Middleburgh Library Middleburgh, NY | Library Funding | $15,163 |
| Sharon Springs Free Library Sharon Springs, NY | Library Funding | $14,810 |
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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 | $1,735,488 | $1,978,377 | $1,573,711 | $351,676 | 9 | $71,589 |
| 2023 | $1,330,822 | $1,492,442 | $1,711,242 | $178,199 | 5 | $11,553 |
| 2022 | $1,549,622 | $1,788,979 | $1,673,737 | $118,699 | 4 | $1,285 |
| 2021 | $1,434,380 | $2,078,428 | $1,647,187 | $223,640 | 6 | $1,946 |
| 2020 | $1,098,839 | $1,427,477 | $1,513,092 | $133,246 | 3 | $2,652 |
About Mohawk Valley Library System
Based on IRS filings
Mohawk Valley Library System is a public charity focused on Education, based in Schenectady, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $352K. Net investment income was $72K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mohawk Valley Library System is led by Eric Trahan, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Trahan
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $112K (2024)
Christine Witkowski
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Hawkins
Trustee
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary Barger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
April Davies
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Sokol
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan London
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haileab Samuel
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Zimmer
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Vanpatten
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Deb Escobar (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Helen Thomas (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jane Borrelli (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Joanne Mickle (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Mary Salluzzo (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Sally Rappa (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Felicia Spivey (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Christina Knee (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Eleanor Spencer (2020) — Trustee
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 $112K, to Eric Trahan (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Mohawk Valley Library System
How much does Mohawk Valley Library System give each year?
Mohawk Valley Library System gave $352K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $178K across 5 grants.
What is Mohawk Valley Library System's typical grant size?
Mohawk Valley Library System's median grant in 2024 was $22,995, and its average grant was $39,075, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mohawk Valley Library System give grants?
Mohawk Valley Library System gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Mohawk Valley Library System give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Mohawk Valley Library System's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Library Funding" (9 grants).
Who are Mohawk Valley Library System's largest grantees?
Mohawk Valley Library System's largest 2024 grantees include Schenectady County Public Library ($102,718), Amsterdam Free Library ($86,067) and Canajoharie Library & Art Gallery ($44,226), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mohawk Valley Library System?
Mohawk Valley Library System reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Mohawk Valley Library System?
Mohawk Valley Library System is a public charity focused on Education, based in Schenectady, NY. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Mohawk Valley Library System's EIN?
Mohawk Valley Library System's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1458888. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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