York County Library System
York county libraries mission and vision is to strengthen the York county community and to enrich individual lives.
York County Library System at a glance
In short: York County Library System gave $660K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $132K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $660,414
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $132,083
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $96,660
- Total assets
- $12,477,385
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who York County Library System funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Guthrie Memorial Library a Component of Hanover Borough ($276K). Together the top 5 received $660K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 15 grants of 25 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How York County Library System gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). 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 $567K (2021) to $668K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $660K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guthrie Memorial Library a Component of Hanover Borough Hanover, PA | Public Lib. Assist. | $275,632 |
| Kaltreider Benfer Library Red Lion, PA | Public Lib. Assist. | $127,310 |
| Paul Smith Southern York County Library Shrewsbury, PA | Public Lib. Assist. | $96,660 |
| Dillsburg Public Library Dillsburg, PA | Public Lib. Assist. | $87,162 |
| Mason Dixon Public Library Stewartstown, PA | Public Lib. Assist. | $73,650 |
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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 | $12,477,385 | $9,346,015 | $9,509,513 | $660,414 | 5 | $262,744 |
| 2023 | $13,490,420 | $8,298,591 | $9,734,639 | $668,040 | 5 | $54,856 |
| 2022 | $14,793,583 | $8,290,896 | $9,633,301 | $600,906 | 5 | $33,165 |
| 2021 | $12,667,989 | $7,212,125 | $7,168,406 | $567,084 | 5 | $234,465 |
| 2020 | $9,915,527 | $9,344,382 | $8,476,761 | $639,958 | 5 | $134,298 |
About York County Library System
Based on IRS filings
York County Library System is a public charity, based in York, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $660K. Net investment income was $263K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
York County Library System is led by Robert Lambert, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Lambert
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$139K (2020) → $171K (2024)
Claire Forbush
Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel P. Elby
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Randall
Director
Chair → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Bowen
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Gregory
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Gonzalez
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Royce Left
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Tile Joined
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Dayes
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Wade
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Shorb
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Maria Royce (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Erin McGlaughlin Left (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Dayes Start (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Erin McGlaughlin (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jody Keller (2020) — Chair
- Former: Peter Brubaker (2020) — Board Member
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 $171K, to Robert Lambert (President).
Frequently asked questions about York County Library System
How much does York County Library System give each year?
York County Library System gave $660K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $668K across 5 grants.
What is York County Library System's typical grant size?
York County Library System's median grant in 2024 was $96,660, and its average grant was $132,083, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does York County Library System give grants?
York County Library System gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does York County Library System give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on York County Library System's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Lib. Assist." (5 grants).
Who are York County Library System's largest grantees?
York County Library System's largest 2024 grantees include Guthrie Memorial Library a Component of Hanover Borough ($275,632), Kaltreider Benfer Library ($127,310) and Paul Smith Southern York County Library ($96,660), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is York County Library System?
York County Library System reported $12.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.3M.
What is York County Library System's EIN?
York County Library System's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7394108. 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 November 10, 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 October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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