Nonprofit · EIN 03-6008207
BROWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · NORTHFIELD, VT 05663
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $193,543 | $197,543 | -$4,000 | $569,797 | $247 | $569,550 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $157,280 | $157,639 | -$359 | $513,306 | $59 | $513,247 |
| June 30, 2021 | 990 | $167,763 | $169,270 | -$1,507 | $504,486 | $501 | $503,985 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $152,201
- of which government grants
- $112,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $41,342
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $115,678
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $127,430
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $175
- Depreciation
- $10,408
- Program services (functional)
- $118,470
- Management and general (functional)
- $36,542
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $513,306
- Total assets, end of year
- $569,797
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $247
- Net assets, end of year
- $569,550
- Publicly traded securities
- $518,001
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $569,550
- Gross receipts
- $193,543
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1906
- State of legal domicile
- VT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherri Brickey | Library Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 35 | $66,909 | $66,909 |
| Rebecca Pearish | Youth Librarian Key employee | 28 | $30,871 | $30,871 |
| Elizabeth Thurber | Library Assistant Key employee | 14 | $5,802 | $5,802 |
| Brett Campbell | Library Assistant Key employee | 14 | $4,993 | $4,993 |
| Tammy Hale | Library Assistant Key employee | 16 | $3,888 | $3,888 |
| Sonya Rhodes | Library Assistant Key employee | 7 | $3,215 | $3,215 |
| Maryann Beaupre | Board Chair Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Denise MacMartin | Vice-Chair Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Tossy Garrett | Secretary Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| John Stevens | Treasurer Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Gail Hall | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dale Kunkel | Assistant Treasurer Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Murch | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherri Brickey | Library Director Highest-paid employee | 35 | $59,105 |
| Rebecca Pearish | Youth Librarian Key employee | 28 | $23,806 |
| Richard Campbell | Library associate Key employee | 14 | $8,649 |
| Elizabeth Thurber | Library Associate Key employee | 14 | $5,323 |
| Sonya Rhodes | Library Associate Officer | 6 | $3,268 |
| Maryann Beaupre | Chair Board of Trustees Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Denise MacMartin | Vice-Chair Board of Trustees Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Tossy Garrett | Secretary Board of Trustees Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| John Stevens | Treasurer Borad of Trustees Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Gail Hall | Member Board of Trustees Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Dale Kunkel | Member Board of Trustees Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Kellianne Sutton-Bosley | Member Board of Trustees Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2021: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherri Brickey | Library Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 30 | $44,104 |
| Rebecca Pearish | Youth Librarian Key employee | 25 | $21,964 |
| Kathryn Szelag | Deputy Director Key employee | 23 | $18,851 |
| Maryann Beaupre | Chair Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Cyndy Bushey | Vice-Chair Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Tossy Garrett | Secretary Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| John Stevens | Treasurer Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Gail Hall | Member, Board of Trustees Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Kellianne Sutton-Bosley | Member, Board of Trustees Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Dale Kunkel | Member, Board of Trustees Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 93 S MAIN ST, NORTHFIELD, VT 05663-5600
- In care of
- % MARYANN BEAUPRE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Maryann Beaupre, 93 South Main St, NORTHFIELD, VT 05663
- Signed the 990
- John Stevens, -Brown Public Library
- Phone
- (802) 485-4621
- Website
- brownpubliclibrary.org
Mission
Provides public library services to Northfield VT and surrounding communities. The library loans books provides computer and internet access and presents programs for adults and youth.
Program accomplishments
- The largest program services of the Brown Public Library are loaning of books to the public. The Library Director LD reviews adult books and orders them based on patron preferences. The LD enhances patron experience by scheduling several programs per month such as poetry readings knitting groups and reading groups. The LD is responsible for scheduling staff and volunteers.Expenses $110,654 · grants $1,500
- Our youth librarian has a number of programs she has set up. Story hour attracts about 30 folks each time. She also runs the Summer Reading Program which attracts about 150 youth. There is also a youth advisory board a LEGO and chess clubs and various holiday celebrations. She also has two Reading is Fundamental days where she gives out books at the elementary school.Expenses $47,632 · grants $3,200
- The BPL provides computer and internet access for patrons. The patron computers are loaded with Microsoft software for word processing spreadsheets and presentations. Internet access is also provided with Google and Firefox.Expenses $6,679
- There are no other program expenses.0
- Other expenses include Day passes to Vermont and National Parks Library Programs such as Summer Reading Program Library Media including books and audio books Workmans Compensation Insurance Liability Insurance Furniture,Expenses $27,809 · grants $250
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 03-6008207
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B70Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $569,797
- Income (IRS master file)
- $193,543
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $193,543 | $197,543 | $569,797 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $157,280 | $157,639 | $513,306 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | $167,763 | $169,270 | $504,486 | XML |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 03-6008207).
Questions about BROWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of BROWN PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BROWN PUBLIC LIBRARY is 03-6008207.
- Is BROWN PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to BROWN PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BROWN PUBLIC LIBRARY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BROWN PUBLIC LIBRARY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BROWN PUBLIC LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BROWN PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Maryann Beaupre.
- Who are the officers and directors of BROWN PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $66,909 (Sherri Brickey, Library Director).
- How much revenue does BROWN PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $193,543, expenses of $197,543 and total assets of $569,797 at year end.
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