Public Charity

BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Based in CARLISLE, PA, BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $2.7M in revenue, $2.0M in expenses, $8.4M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 14 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $191K.

EIN: 231381007 CARLISLE, PA Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$2.7M
Total Expenses$2.0M
Total Assets$8.4M
Grant Records14
Funding Total$191K
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

FORM 990 - MISSION STATEMENT THE BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY IS A LEADING INTELLECTUAL, EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, AND CULTURAL ASSET IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY. FOUNDED IN 1900, THIS PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVES THE BOROUGH OF CARLISLE, SEVEN TOWNSHIPS IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY, THE CARLISLE BARRACKS (HOME OF THE U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE), THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PRISON, AND SERVES AS THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAW LIBRARY. ITS MISSION IS TO EMPOWER LIFELONG LEARNING BY MEETING THE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS THROUGH ROBUST, HIGH-QUALITY, AND DIVERSE COLLECTIONS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES. IN KEEPING WITH THE LIBRARY'S MISSION, THE BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL PEOPLE WITHOUT RESTRICTION. THE LIBRARY CELEBRATES THE DIVERSITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES AND STRIVES TO SERVE ALL MEMEBERS OF THE COMMUNITY EQUALLY. WITH MORE THAN 187,628 VISITS IN 2025, THE BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY IS ONE OF THE BUSIEST LIBRARIES IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY. IT IS A MEMBER OF THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM, WHICH

Where $100 goes at Bosler Memorial Library

How Bosler Memorial Library divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.

$84 Programs the work itself
$9 Management running the organization
$7 Fundraising raising the next dollar

Inside the $84 for programs

$38
The library offers free internet computers that allow users to access online resources as well as computer software
45% of program spending · Reported in the filing: 5,200 adults; 400 programs; 5,000 people
$26
The library's information services department assists patrons with directional, informational, and research questions through in-person, over-the-phone, postal, and online interactions
31% of program spending
$20
The library makes it a priority to ensure that all children enter kindergarten with the language, cognitive, and early reading skills needed for success in school
24% of program spending · Reported in the filing: 17,000 children; 800 programs
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Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.

Sample Grants Received

VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM
2024
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$25,000
UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY
2024
PROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT - PRESCHOOL PROGRAM/DESIGNATIONS
$15,056
$9,350
UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY
2023
PROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT - PRESCHOOL PROGRAM/DESIGNATIONS
$16,004
AMERICAN GIFT FUND
2023
OPERATIONS
$7,000

Showing up to 5 of 14 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

DIRECTOR Adam Messer
TREASURER Amy Luckett
DIRECTOR Becky Kline
DIRECTOR Carol Ann Johnston
VICE-PRESIDE Courtney Hair Larue
BUSINESS MAN Diana Robertson

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Top Grant Purposes

General Support
$99,071 6 grants
Education
$92,320 8 grants

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $2.7M $2.0M $8.4M
2024 $1.7M $1.7M $7.8M
2023 $1.9M $1.8M $7.8M
2022 $1.6M $1.7M $7.5M
2021 $1.6M $1.6M $7.9M

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $1.6M to $2.7M (+67%), with total assets most recently reported at $8.4M.

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