Nonprofit · EIN 04-2104388
LENOX LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · LENOX, MA 01240
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $326,774 | $327,330 | -$556 | $4,331,332 | $72,373 | $4,258,959 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $455,921 | $360,894 | $95,027 | $4,254,418 | $70,556 | $4,183,862 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $316,162 | $346,943 | -$30,781 | $4,152,241 | $4,556 | $4,147,685 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $208,801
- of which government grants
- $10,063
- Program service revenue
- $1,073
- Investment income
- $50,742
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $13,722
- Net income from fundraising events
- $63,380
- Other revenue
- $66,158
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $92,772
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $99,811
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,571
- Occupancy
- $1,865
- Depreciation
- $1,466
- Program services (functional)
- $149,540
- Management and general (functional)
- $57,901
- Fundraising (functional)
- $119,889
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,254,418
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,331,332
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $72,373
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,258,959
- Publicly traded securities
- $447,292
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,133,438
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,125,521
- Gross receipts
- $421,265
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 1856
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD RICHTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3.75 | $0 |
| MARYBETH MITTS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| BRUCE GAMBLE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3.75 | $0 |
| BRENDAN MATHEWS | TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGERY STEINBERG | TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID HURST | TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER KING | TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANA PARSONS | TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIELLE STERN | TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VANESSA COLLINS | TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE CONKLIN | TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM PELOSKY | TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAX SCHERFF | TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD RICHTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3.75 | $0 |
| MARYBETH MITTS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| BRUCE GAMBLE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3.75 | $0 |
| GEORGE RAYMOND | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| BARBARA SUSSMAN GOLDBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENDAN MATHEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID ROCHE | DIRECTOR (RESIGNED IN SEPT.) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGERY STEINBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID HURST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ALBERT | DIRECTOR (RESIGNED IN SEPT.) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER KETCHEN | DIRECTOR (RESIGNED IN OCT.) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER KING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANA PARSONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIELLE STERN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VANESSA COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE CONKLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM PELOSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAX SCHERFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD RICHTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| MARYBETH MITTS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.25 | $0 |
| BRUCE GAMBLE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| GEORGE RAYMOND | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 2.25 | $0 |
| BARBARA SUSSMAN GOLDBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENDAN MATHEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID ROCHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGERY STEINBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID HURST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ALBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER KETCHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER KING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANA PARSONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIELLE STERN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 18 MAIN ST, LENOX, MA 01240-2310
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EDWARD RICHTER, 18 MAIN STREET, LENOX, MA 01240
- Signed the 990
- BRUCE GAMBLE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (413) 637-0197
- Website
- LENOXLIB.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ADELSON & COMPANY PC
Mission
TO SUPPORT A PUBLIC LIBRARY AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES AND TO ENGAGE GENERALLY IN ANY CAUSES OR OBJECTIVES SIMILAR TO THE ABOVE MENTIONED IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THE INTELLECTUAL, CULTURAL AND INFORMATIONAL WELL-BEING AND GROWTH OF THE GENERAL COMMUNITY AND ITS MEMBERS.
Program accomplishments
- SEE SCHEDULE OWHILE LIBRARY OPERATIONS WERE TRANSFERRED TO THE TOWN OF LENOX AS OF NOVEMBER 9, 2017, THE ASSOCIATION CONTINUES TO USE ITS EXTENSIVE RESOURCES AND VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISING EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS RELATED ACTIVITIES. THE ASSOCIATION SERVES LIBRARY PATRONS OF ALL AGES THROUGH FREE ACCESS TO ITS COLLECTION OF BOOKS, REFERENCE MATERIALS, PERIODICALS, AUDIO AND VIDEO CATALOGUES, ARTIFACTS, AND HISTORICAL ARCHIVES. COLLECTIVELY, THESE RESOURCES ARE USED TO ENRICH THE INTELLECTUAL, CULTURAL AND INFORMATIONAL NEEDS AND WANTS OF THE GREATER LENOX COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, THE ASSOCIATION ACTIVELY RAISES MONEY TO HELP ENSURE NEW LIBRARY RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS AND MAKES FIXED SUPPORT PAYMENTS TO THE TOWN TOWARD THIS END.PROGRAMS INCLUDE: GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE LIBRARY, YOUTH PROGRAMS AND TANGLEWOOD TALKS (YUDKIN) - EACH SERVING 69,090, 5,084, AND 640 CLIENTS RESPECTIVELY IN FY25.Expenses $149,540 · revenue $3,851
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
- 04-2104388
- 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
- 1942
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B700)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,331,332
- Income (IRS master file)
- $421,265
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $326,774 | $327,330 | $4,331,332 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $455,921 | $360,894 | $4,254,418 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $316,162 | $346,943 | $4,152,241 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $458,053 | $312,254 | $4,205,664 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 04-2104388).
Questions about LENOX LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of LENOX LIBRARY ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LENOX LIBRARY ASSOCIATION is 04-2104388.
- Is LENOX LIBRARY ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
- Are donations to LENOX LIBRARY ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LENOX LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 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 LENOX LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 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 LENOX LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 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 LENOX LIBRARY ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names EDWARD RICHTER.
- Who are the officers and directors of LENOX LIBRARY ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LENOX LIBRARY ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $326,774, expenses of $327,330 and total assets of $4,331,332 at year end.
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