Nioga Library System
Nioga Library System is a public charity based in Lockport, New York. Formed in 1959, it provides services to member libraries in Niagara, Orleans, and Genesee counties and performs functions intended to help those libraries serve their patrons.
Nioga Library System at a glance
In short: Nioga Library System gave $382K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $382,326
- -24.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -15.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,490
- -11.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,200
- Total assets
- $4,111,260
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Nioga Library System
- Contact
Mailing address: 6575 Wheeler Road, Lockport, NY 14094
Phone: (716) 434-6167
Website: https://nioga.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nioga Library System funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Niagara Falls Public Library ($170K). Together the top 10 received $337K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 44 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NIOGA’s stated service area comprises Niagara, Orleans, and Genesee counties. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nioga Library System gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $157K (2023) to $507K (2024). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $382K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls Public Library Niagara Falls, NY | Pass-Through NYS Aid to Nioga's Member Public Libraries | $169,929 |
| Lockport Public Library Lockport, NY | Pass-Through NYS Aid to Nioga's Member Public Libraries | $32,290 |
| Wilson Community Library Wilson, NY | Pass-Through NYS Aid to Nioga's Member Public Libraries | $22,273 |
| Youngstown Free Library Youngstown, NY | Pass-Through NYS Aid to Nioga's Member Public Libraries | $21,955 |
| Ransomville Free Library Ransomville, NY | Pass-Through NYS Aid to Nioga's Member Public Libraries | $21,955 |
| Sanborn-Pekin Free Library Sanborn, NY | Pass-Through NYS Aid to Nioga's Member Public Libraries | $21,955 |
| North Tonawanda Public Library North Tonawanda, NY | Pass-Through NYS Aid to Nioga's Member Public Libraries | $21,532 |
| Hoag Library Albion, NY | Pass-Through NYS Aid to Nioga's Member Public Libraries | $9,444 |
| Lee-Whedon Memorial Library Medina, NY | Pass-Through NYS Aid to Nioga's Member Public Libraries | $8,200 |
| Woodward Memorial Library Le Roy, NY | Pass-Through NYS Aid to Nioga's Member Public Libraries | $7,560 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,111,260 | $1,890,398 | $1,726,737 | $382,326 | 17 | $8,226 |
| 2024 | $3,845,281 | $1,938,265 | $1,820,449 | $507,073 | 20 | $13,115 |
| 2023 | $3,799,053 | $1,653,734 | $1,585,942 | $157,303 | 5 | $7,441 |
| 2022 | $3,689,951 | $1,801,899 | $1,470,365 | $311,111 | 1 | $1,645 |
| 2021 | $3,496,253 | $2,075,611 | $1,575,718 | $408,499 | 1 | $508 |
| 2020 | $2,561,031 | $1,343,724 | $1,469,274 | — | — | $2,267 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NIOGA’s stated mission is to provide a variety of library services to member libraries in Niagara, Orleans, and Genesee counties and to perform functions that assist them in serving their patrons. Its program description says those services aid public libraries chartered under New York State Education Law in carrying out their missions.
The 2025 grants went to public and community libraries. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Wilson Community Library says it provides educational and recreational programs, books, computers, internet, and meeting facilities; Ransomville Free Library describes its mission as operating a free public library for its community; and Lee-Whedon Memorial Library says it promotes personal growth, creativity, and literacy learning.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, NIOGA reported 17 grants totaling $382,326. Grant amounts ranged from $6,157 to $169,929, with a median of $8,200. The filing identifies these payments as pass-through New York State aid to NIOGA’s member public libraries.
The largest listed grants were $169,929 to Niagara Falls Public Library and $32,290 to Lockport Public Library. Other listed awards included $22,273 to Wilson Community Library; $21,955 each to Youngstown Free Library, Ransomville Free Library, and Sanborn-Pekin Free Library; and $21,532 to North Tonawanda Public Library.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles Begley as president, Jeffrey Laub as vice president, Kristie Miller as secretary, and Jonathan Danner Haight as treasurer. Listed trustees are Craig Bacon, Jeanne Tuohey, Howard Balaban, Andrea Fetterly, Marilyn Zaciewski, and Patty Nagel.
Nioga Library System is led by Thomas Bindeman, Executive Director on filings since 2020; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Bindeman
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$60K (2023) → $60K (2025)
Charles Begley
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Bacon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Zaciewski
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Fetterly
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Nagel
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Balaban
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Tuohey
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammam Kinan
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Laub
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Danner Haight
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristie Miller
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Mary A. Braunbach (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Jean Touchey (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ken Hamilton (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Brenda Whipple (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Catherine Huber (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Christine Forster (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Dan Haight (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Jonathan Incho (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Lisa Erickson (2020) — Assistant Director
- Former: Marcia Riley (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $60K, to Thomas Bindeman (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Nioga Library System
How much does Nioga Library System give each year?
Nioga Library System gave $382K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $507K across 20 grants.
What is Nioga Library System's typical grant size?
Nioga Library System's median grant in 2025 was $8,200, and its average grant was $22,490, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Nioga Library System give grants?
Nioga Library System gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Nioga Library System give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Nioga Library System's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Pass-Through NYS Aid to Nioga's Member Public Libraries" (17 grants).
Who are Nioga Library System's largest grantees?
Nioga Library System's largest 2025 grantees include Niagara Falls Public Library ($169,929), Lockport Public Library ($32,290) and Wilson Community Library ($22,273), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nioga Library System?
Nioga Library System reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What does Nioga Library System fund?
NIOGA’s stated mission is to provide a variety of library services to member libraries in Niagara, Orleans, and Genesee counties and to perform functions that assist them in serving their patrons. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nioga Library System?
Nioga Library System has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check nioga.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Nioga Library System's EIN?
Nioga Library System's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-0844404. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Nioga Library System funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/nioga-library-system-morg_6854bdcab79040949318448fcd10ee35
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