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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7112072

FRIENDS OF THE SUN CITY LIBRARIES INC

Tax-exempt · SUN CITY, AZ 85351

Financials

$89K$97K2023$465K$99K2024$334K$111K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE SUN CITY LIBRARIES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$334,095$110,742$223,353$6,135,145$0$6,135,145
December 31, 2024990$464,934$98,917$366,017$5,591,432$0$5,591,432
December 31, 2023990$88,687$97,454-$8,767$5,108,662$0$5,108,662
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$44,922
Program service revenue
$135
Investment income
$289,037
Net gain from sales of assets
$168,139
Other revenue
$1

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$36,226
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,086
Depreciation
$49
Program services (functional)
$45,172
Management and general (functional)
$61,750
Fundraising (functional)
$3,820

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,591,432
Total assets, end of year
$6,135,145
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$6,135,145
Land, buildings and equipment
$8,831
Publicly traded securities
$5,874,725
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,135,145
Gross receipts
$2,137,104
Employees
0
Volunteers
95
Year formed
1971
State of legal domicile
AZ

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LINDA MCKNIGHTBOARD MEMBER AS OF NOV 2025
Trustee or director
2$0
JENNIE O'LEARYBOARD MEMBER AS OF NOV 2025
Trustee or director
2$0
TOM EVERITTBOARD MEMBER AS OF NOV 2025
Trustee or director
2$0
CINDY DALYBOARD MEMBER AS OF NOV 2025
Trustee or director
2$0
CATHY WEYERSBOARD MEMBER AS OF NOV 2025
Trustee or director
2$0
RUTH POLANSKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
IRENE NATHANSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DAN KELLAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SHERI SHARPBOARD MEMBER UNTIL MARCH 2025
Trustee or director
2$0
GERALDINE THACKERBOARD MEMBER AS OF JAN 2025
Trustee or director
2$0
JOYCE VOSSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JESSICA POTTER-SLIDERTREASURER UNTIL DEC 2025
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
TOM HAUGSBYVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SUE BLECHLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TOM HAUGSBYBOARD MEMBER AS OF 3/2024
Trustee or director
2$0
DAN KELLAMSBOARD MEMBER AS OF 10/2024
Trustee or director
2$0
SHERI SHARPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
IRENE NATHANSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RUTH POLANSKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JOYCE VOSSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JESSICA POTTER-SLIDERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
SUE BLECHLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DIANE LATHROPBOARD MEMBER UNTIL JULY 2023
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIA LAFAYETTEBOARD MEMBER UNTIL SEPT 2023
Trustee or director
2$0
NOELIE GRAHAMBOARD MEMBER UNTIL DEC 2023
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIE O'LEARYBOARD MEMBER UNTIL DEC 2023
Trustee or director
1$0
SHERI SHARPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
IRENE NATHANSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RUTH POLANSKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CATHY WEYERSVICE-PRESIDENT UNTIL OCT 2023
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOYCE VOSSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JESSICA POTTER-SLIDERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
SUE BLECHLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
16828 N 99TH AVE, SUN CITY, AZ 85351-1262
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
GERALDINE THACKER, 16828 N 99TH AVE, SUN CITY, AZ 85351
Signed the 990
GERALDINE THACKER, TREASURER
Phone
(480) 589-0908
Return prepared by
MONICA J STERN CPA PLLC

Mission

FRIENDS OF THE SUN CITY LIBRARIES, INC. PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE SUN CITY BRANCH LIBRARY AND THE FAIRWAY LIBRARY IN SUN CITY. FRIENDS OF THE SUN CITY LIBRARIES, INC. IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT, AS WELL AS VOLUNTEER STAFF TO (SEE SCHEDULE O) ASSIST THE MARICOPA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE SUN CITY RESIDENTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDING VOLUNTEER AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE SUN CITY BRANCH LIBRARY AND THE FAIRWAY LIBRARY IN SUN CITY. PROVIDE BOOKS TO OTHER CHARITIES AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE. THE BOOKSTORE SPONSORS SPECIAL EVENTS WITH AUTHORS TO ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH AND USE THE LIBRARIES.UPON REQUEST, VOLUNTEERS VISIT GROUP LIVING FACILITIES TO PRESENT MEMORY CARE ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS FOR THE RESIDENTS
    Expenses $36,226 · grants $36,226
  • OPERATION OF A BOOKSTORE SELLING BOOKS THAT ARE DONATED BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS THOSE NOT NEEDED BY THE LIBRARIES.
    Expenses $8,946 · revenue $135

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7112072
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
1971
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,135,145
Income (IRS master file)
$2,137,104

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$334,095$110,742$6,135,145XML
990December 2024$464,934$98,917$5,591,432XML
990December 2023$88,687$97,454$5,108,662XML
990December 2022$49,349$78,739$4,584,090IRS
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 23-7112072).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE SUN CITY LIBRARIES INC

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE SUN CITY LIBRARIES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE SUN CITY LIBRARIES INC is 23-7112072.
Is FRIENDS OF THE SUN CITY LIBRARIES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE SUN CITY LIBRARIES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE SUN CITY LIBRARIES 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 SUN CITY LIBRARIES INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF THE SUN CITY LIBRARIES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE SUN CITY LIBRARIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GERALDINE THACKER.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE SUN CITY LIBRARIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE SUN CITY LIBRARIES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $334,095, expenses of $110,742 and total assets of $6,135,145 at year end.

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