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Nonprofit · EIN 23-1352105

J LEWIS CROZER LIBRARY

Tax-exempt · CHESTER, PA 19013

Financials

$603K$647K2023$682K$656K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of J LEWIS CROZER LIBRARY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$682,003$655,581$26,422$2,000,300$0$2,000,300
December 31, 2023990$603,003$646,511-$43,508$1,866,541$6,768$1,859,773
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$586,964
of which government grants
$560,538
Program service revenue
$12,035
Investment income
$56,157
Net income from fundraising events
$17,362
Other revenue
$26,847

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$67,754
Other salaries and wages
$292,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$410,182
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$530
Depreciation
$33,245
Program services (functional)
$513,699
Management and general (functional)
$141,882

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,866,541
Total assets, end of year
$2,000,300
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$2,000,300
Land, buildings and equipment
$315,982
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,924,559
Net assets with donor restrictions
$75,741
Gross receipts
$682,464
Employees
9
Volunteers
11
Year formed
1977
State of legal domicile
PA

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LAUREN E SANDSEXEC DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$67,754
WILLIE WELLSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KATHLEEN L HORNBERGER PHDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MATTHEW H ALLENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RICHARD ELAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ROSCOE GREENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARK VACHABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BETHANNE HARRISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CAROL FOSTER-ALLENPRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
YVETTE M ROGERS ESQSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
JOSEPH J SAUNDERSVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
ANTHONY MITCHELLTREASURER
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LAUREN E SANDSEXEC DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$66,300
WILLIE WELLSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KATHLEEN L HORNBERGER PHDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MATTHEW H ALLENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RICHARD ELAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ROSCOE GREENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARK VACHABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BETHANNE HARRISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CAROL FOSTER-ALLENPRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
YVETTE M ROGERS ESQSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
JOSEPH J SAUNDERSVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
ANTHONY MITCHELLTREASURER
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
620 ENGLE ST, CHESTER, PA 19013-2134
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ANTHONY MITCHELL, 620 ENGLE STREET, CHESTER, PA 19013
Signed the 990
ANTHONY MITCHELL, TREASURER
Phone
(610) 494-3454
Return prepared by
LEITZELL & ECONOMIDIS PC

Mission

TOGETHER, WE EMPOWER CHESTER AND SURROUNDING AREAS BY ENSURING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO INFORMATION, IDEAS, AND OPPORTUNITIES, AND BY FOSTERING WELCOMING ENVIRONMENTS THAT NURTURE LIFELONG LEARNING, BUILD MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS, AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE LIBRARY OFFERS A DIVERSE RANGE OF EXPERIENCES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH COMMUNITY-FOCUSED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. IN ADDITION TO AN EXTENSIVE PRINT COLLECTION, THE LIBRARY PROVIDES COMPLIMENTARY WI-FI, PUBLIC COMPUTER ACCESS, LENDABLE HOTSPOTS, A WIDE SELECTION OF FREE ELECTRONIC RESOURCES, AND EVEN AN OUTDOOR STORYWALK. AT ITS CORE, THE J. LEWIS CROZER LIBRARY REMAINS COMMITTED TO CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES EXPLORATION, CREATIVITY, CONNECTION, AND EMPOWERMENT.
    Expenses $513,699 · revenue $21,520

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-1352105
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
1937
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,000,300
Income (IRS master file)
$682,464

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$682,003$655,581$2,000,300XML
990December 2023$603,003$646,511$1,866,541XML
990December 2022$577,943$599,963$1,775,969IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 23-1352105).

Questions about J LEWIS CROZER LIBRARY

What is the EIN of J LEWIS CROZER LIBRARY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of J LEWIS CROZER LIBRARY is 23-1352105.
Is J LEWIS CROZER LIBRARY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1937.
Are donations to J LEWIS CROZER LIBRARY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does J LEWIS CROZER 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 J LEWIS CROZER LIBRARY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did J LEWIS CROZER LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of J LEWIS CROZER LIBRARY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ANTHONY MITCHELL.
Who are the officers and directors of J LEWIS CROZER LIBRARY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,754 (LAUREN E SANDS, EXEC DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does J LEWIS CROZER LIBRARY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $682,003, expenses of $655,581 and total assets of $2,000,300 at year end.

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