TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF LIBRARY SERVICES TO THE MEMBER LIBRARIES IN NIAGARA, ORLEANS, AND GENESEE COUNTIES AND PERFORM A NUMBER OF FUNCTIONS WHICH ASSIST ITS MEMBER PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN SERVING THEIR PATRONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.8M
+1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$507K
+222.4% YoY
Grant Count
20
+300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
-19.4% YoY
About Nioga Library System
Based on IRS filings
Nioga Library System is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LOCKPORT, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $507K. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
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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 | $3,845,281 | $3,799,053 | $3,689,951 |
| Revenue | $1,938,265 | $1,653,734 | $1,801,899 |
| Expenses | $1,820,449 | $1,585,942 | $1,470,365 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $13,115 | $7,441 | $1,645 |
| 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
27 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Niagara Falls Public Library ($219,151), Lockport Public Library ($31,968), North Tonawanda Public Library ($26,228).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NIAGARA FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY NIAGARA FALLS, NY | PASS-THROUGH NYS AID TO NIOGA'S MEMBER PUBLIC LIBRARIES | $219,151 |
| LOCKPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCKPORT, NY | PASS-THROUGH NYS AID TO NIOGA'S MEMBER PUBLIC LIBRARIES | $31,968 |
| NORTH TONAWANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY NORTH TONAWANDA, NY | PASS-THROUGH NYS AID TO NIOGA'S MEMBER PUBLIC LIBRARIES | $26,228 |
| RICHMOND MEMORIAL LIBRARY BATAVIA, NY | PASS-THROUGH NYS AID TO NIOGA'S MEMBER PUBLIC LIBRARIES | $13,628 |
| HOAG LIBRARY ALBION, NY | PASS-THROUGH NYS AID TO NIOGA'S MEMBER PUBLIC LIBRARIES | $12,154 |
| NEWFANE PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWFANE, NY | PASS-THROUGH NYS AID TO NIOGA'S MEMBER PUBLIC LIBRARIES | $23,552 |
| WILSON COMMUNITY LIBRARY WILSON, NY | PASS-THROUGH NYS AID TO NIOGA'S MEMBER PUBLIC LIBRARIES | $22,197 |
| YOUNGSTOWN FREE LIBRARY YOUNGSTOWN, NY | PASS-THROUGH NYS AID TO NIOGA'S MEMBER PUBLIC LIBRARIES | $21,887 |
| LEE-WHEDON MEMORIAL LIBRARY MEDINA, NY | PASS-THROUGH NYS AID TO NIOGA'S MEMBER PUBLIC LIBRARIES | $11,145 |
| WOODWARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY LE ROY, NY | PASS-THROUGH NYS AID TO NIOGA'S MEMBER PUBLIC LIBRARIES | $10,316 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES BEGLEY | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JEFFREY LAUB | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| KRISTIE MILLER | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JONATHAN DANNER HAIGHT | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| CRAIG BACON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JEANNE TUOHEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HOWARD BALABAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANDREA FETTERLY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARILYN ZACIEWSKI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PATTY NAGEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TAMMAM KINAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| THOMAS BINDEMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $62,308 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nioga Library System?
Nioga Library System is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LOCKPORT, NY. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Nioga Library System?
As of 2024, Nioga Library System holds $3.8M in total assets with $1.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $507K in 2024.
Where does Nioga Library System operate?
Nioga Library System has awarded grants in New York.
What size grants does Nioga Library System award?
In 2024, Nioga Library System awarded 20 grants totaling $507K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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