Western New York Library
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Western New York Library at a glance
In short: Western New York Library gave $27K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,896
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $8,965
- Median grant
- $8,948
- Total assets
- $1,865,472
- +27.2% 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 September 2026.
Who Western New York Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Niagara Falls Public Library ($9K). Together the top 3 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Western New York Library gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2021) to $36K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls Public Library Niagara Falls, NY | Digi of N.F. Gazette | $9,000 |
| Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library SYS Jamestown, NY | Digi Fredonia Censor | $8,948 |
| Niagara County Community College Sanborn, NY | Digi of N.F. Gazette | $8,948 |
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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 | $1,865,472 | $1,221,302 | $1,191,914 | $26,896 | 3 | $36,291 |
| 2024 | $1,466,247 | $1,165,795 | $1,178,282 | — | — | $36,089 |
| 2023 | $1,402,760 | $1,223,151 | $1,217,547 | $35,605 | 4 | $20,228 |
| 2022 | $1,365,152 | $1,606,720 | $1,688,835 | $33,947 | 4 | $8,445 |
| 2021 | $1,696,371 | $1,173,456 | $1,064,603 | $26,315 | 3 | $3,211 |
About Western New York Library
Based on IRS filings
Western New York Library is a public charity focused on Education, based in Amherst, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $36K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western New York Library is led by Jan Dekoff, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jan Dekoff
President
Treasurer → President El, 2024
President El → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Mages
President El
Director → President El, 2025
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Thompson
Director
President → Past President, 2024
Past President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cecelia Fuoco
Director
President → Past President, 2023
Past President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Albertson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Galucki
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Cronise
Director
Past President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristine Kasbohm
Director
President → Past President, 2022
Past President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Gring
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Smith
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ayodele Ojumu
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorinda Darden
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheryl L. Knab
Executive Di
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$125K (2025)
Kathryn Leacock
Past President
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen Schweigert
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Hollander
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Deborah Chiarella Mls (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Gabrielle Harrington (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: John Spears (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Donna Berryman (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeremy Lyman Mls (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Lisa Erickson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Paul J. Cieslik Esq. (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeannine Doyle (2021) — Director
- Former: Timothy Binga (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $125K, to Sheryl L Knab (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Western New York Library
How much does Western New York Library give each year?
Western New York Library gave $27K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Western New York Library's typical grant size?
Western New York Library's median grant in 2025 was $8,948, and its average grant was $8,965, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Western New York Library give grants?
Western New York Library gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Western New York Library give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Western New York Library's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Western New York Library?
Western New York Library reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Western New York Library?
Western New York Library is a public charity focused on Education, based in Amherst, NY. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Western New York Library's EIN?
Western New York Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-0925008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 22, 2026)
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