Nonprofit · EIN 06-1277783
FRIENDS OF THE JAMES BLACKSTONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · BRANFORD, CT 06405
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $161,655 | $136,851 | $24,804 | $134,111 | $602 | $133,509 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $143,015 | $119,488 | $23,527 | $97,215 | $196 | $97,019 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $134,909 | $124,504 | $10,405 | $74,290 | $661 | $73,629 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $12,127
- Membership dues
- $13,226
- Program service revenue
- $2,439
- Investment income
- $1,117
- Net income from fundraising events
- $66,455
- Other revenue
- $66,291
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $71,442
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $25,883
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,386
- Other expenses
- $38,140
- Program services (functional)
- $71,442
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $97,215
- Total assets, end of year
- $134,111
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $602
- Net assets, end of year
- $133,509
- Cash, savings and investments
- $134,111
- Gross receipts
- $180,533
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA BARRETT | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA MILICI | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| DONNA MAZZUCCO | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN GRANDE | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| JANE KENEALY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ANDY MCKIRDY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SANDRA BROCKETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JILL THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| BOB DESCHAMPS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE BECKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JON BLOOM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JOE GENUA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA BARRETT | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| CARRIE LAKIN | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA MILICI | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN GRANDE | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| JANE KENEALY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ANDY MCKIRDY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SANDRA BROCKETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JILL THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ANN DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE BECKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JON BLOOM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JOE GENUA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| BOB DECHAMPS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA BARRETT | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| CARRIE LAKIN | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA MILICI | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN GRANDE | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| JANE KENEALY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ANDY MCKIRDY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SANDRA BROCKETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE BECKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JOE GENUA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 758 MAIN ST, BRANFORD, CT 06405-3617
- In care of
- % J AHERN
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JONATHAN GRANDE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (203) 481-2484
- Return prepared by
- DECAPRIO CPA & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
THE FRIENDS PURPOSE IS TO FOCUS PUBLIC ATTENTION ON THE LIBRARY, STIMULATE USE OF THE LIBRARY'S RESOURCES AND SERVICES, RECEIVE AND ENCOURAGE GIFTS, ENDOWMENTS, AND BEQUESTS TO THE LIBRARY, SUPPORT AND COOPERATE WITH THE LIBRARY IN DEVELOPING LIBRARY SERVICES AND FACILITIES TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY, LEND LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT WHERE NEEDED, SUPPORT THE FREEDOM TO READ AS EXPRESSED IN THE "AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOC. BILL OF RIGHTS."
Program accomplishments
- SUPPORT THE JAMES BLACKSTONE MEMORIAL LIBRARYExpenses $69,442 · grants $69,442
- SCHOLARSHIP TO A LIBRARY EMPLOYEE TO FURTHER THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION INExpenses $2,000 · grants $2,000
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-1277783
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type III functionally integrated
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $134,111
- Income (IRS master file)
- $180,533
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $161,655 | $136,851 | $134,111 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $143,015 | $119,488 | $97,215 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $134,909 | $124,504 | $74,290 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 06-1277783).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE JAMES BLACKSTONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE JAMES BLACKSTONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE JAMES BLACKSTONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY is 06-1277783.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE JAMES BLACKSTONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE JAMES BLACKSTONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE JAMES BLACKSTONE MEMORIAL 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 FRIENDS OF THE JAMES BLACKSTONE MEMORIAL 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 FRIENDS OF THE JAMES BLACKSTONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE JAMES BLACKSTONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE JAMES BLACKSTONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $161,655, expenses of $136,851 and total assets of $134,111 at year end.
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