Nonprofit · EIN 04-2608388
FRIENDS OF THE WORCESTER FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
Tax-exempt · WORCESTER, MA 01608
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2026 | 990-EZ | $53,578 | $36,240 | $17,338 | $147,130 | $750 | $146,380 |
| January 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $44,250 | $40,263 | $3,987 | $129,042 | $0 | $129,042 |
| January 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $43,407 | $45,285 | -$1,878 | $125,229 | $0 | $125,229 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,607
- Program service revenue
- $13,021
- Investment income
- $3,526
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $33,424
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,233
- Other expenses
- $35,007
- Program services (functional)
- $32,050
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $129,042
- Total assets, end of year
- $147,130
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $750
- Net assets, end of year
- $146,380
- Cash, savings and investments
- $146,130
- Gross receipts
- $57,713
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-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERRY DORSEY | DIRECTOR/PAST PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY MCCARTHY | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| DAVID BOULAY JR | TREASURER | 10 | $0 |
| JEANNE GALLAGHER | RECORDING SECRETARY | 10 | $0 |
| MARY ANN TOLL | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE WEINROBE | DIRECTOR/PAST PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| SANDY CONGDON | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| GEORGE MERCIER | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| KEVIN DOWD | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| AILEEN NOVICK | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2025: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERRY DORSEY | DIRECTOR/PAST PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY MCCARTHY | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| DAVID BOULAY JR | TREASURER | 10 | $0 |
| JEANNE GALLAGHER | RECORDING SECRETARY | 10 | $0 |
| MARY ANN TOLL | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE WEINROBE | DIRECTOR/PAST PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| SANDY CONGDON | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| GEORGE MERCIER | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| KEVIN DOWD | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| AILEEN NOVICK | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERRY DORSEY | DIRECTOR/PAST PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY MCCARTHY | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| DAVID BOULAY JR | TREASURER | 10 | $0 |
| JEANNE GALLAGHER | RECORDING SECRETARY | 10 | $0 |
| MARY ANN TOLL | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE WEINROBE | DIRECTOR/PAST PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| SANDY CONGDON | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| GEORGE MERCIER | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| KEVIN DOWD | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| JOANNE FREW | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3 SALEM SQ, WORCESTER, MA 01608-2015
- Signed the 990-EZ
- DAVID B BOULAY JR, TREASURER
- Phone
- (508) 799-1686
- Website
- MYWPL.ORG/?Q=FRIENDS-LIBRARY
- Return prepared by
- BRUCE W DILLAIRE CPA PC
Mission
TO SUPPORT THE WORCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY WITH PROGRAMMING, PUBLICITY AND MATERIALS
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS AND FOR THE GENERAL PUBLICExpenses $26,826
- THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS PASSES TO LOCAL MUSEUMS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLICExpenses $5,224
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 January, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | January 31, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | January 31, 2025 | June 16, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | January 31, 2024 | June 17, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2608388
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- January
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $147,130
- Income (IRS master file)
- $57,713
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | January 2026 | $53,578 | $36,240 | $147,130 | XML |
| 990-EZ | January 2025 | $44,250 | $40,263 | $129,042 | XML |
| 990-EZ | January 2024 | $43,407 | $45,285 | $125,229 | XML |
| 990-EZ | January 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | January 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | January 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | January 2019 | – | – | – | 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 04-2608388).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE WORCESTER FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE WORCESTER FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE WORCESTER FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC is 04-2608388.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE WORCESTER FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE WORCESTER FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE WORCESTER FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC 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 FRIENDS OF THE WORCESTER FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending January 31, 2027) is due June 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE WORCESTER FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended January 2026.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE WORCESTER FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2026 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE WORCESTER FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $53,578, expenses of $36,240 and total assets of $147,130 at year end.
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