Nonprofit · EIN 26-3751503
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FRIENDSWOOD TEXAS
Tax-exempt · FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $108,469 | $111,941 | -$3,472 | $53,144 | $0 | $53,144 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $65,067 | $34,225 | $30,842 | $56,616 | $0 | $56,616 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $28,599 | $57,509 | -$28,910 | $25,774 | $0 | $25,774 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $17,366
- Membership dues
- $4,005
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $8,971
- Net income from fundraising events
- $77,343
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $784
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $104,292
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $6,960
- Printing, publications and postage
- $689
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $56,616
- Total assets, end of year
- $53,144
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $53,144
- Cash, savings and investments
- $53,144
- Gross receipts
- $137,775
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madeline Short | President | 3 | $0 |
| Bennette Rowley | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Randall Waibel | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Jo Beth Brizendine | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Beth Brizendine | President | 2 | $0 |
| Bennette Rowley | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Randall Waibel | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Beth Brizendine | President | 2 | $0 |
| Brenda Feaster | Secretary/Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Randall Waibel | Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 416 S FRIENDSWOOD DR, FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546-3906
- In care of
- % MARY PERRONI
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 416 South Friendswood Drive, Friendswood TX 77546
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Mary Perroni, 416 South Friendswood Drive, Friendswood TX 77546
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Randy Waibel, Treasurer
- Phone
- (281) 425-7135
- Website
- friendswood.lib.tx.us
Mission
The purpose of the Friends of the Library is to support equipment acquisition, library staff and library programs as needed for the Friendswood Texas public library and its employees that would otherwise not be in the City of Friendswood budget for the library.
Program accomplishments
- Remote lending library kiosk. Funds paid to City of Friendswood for purchase.grants $69,400
- Five (5) Gale Cengage GED scholarships ($1100@)grants $5,500
- Library promotional items for National Library week (500 items distributed to library patrons).grants $1,701
- Four (4) concerts (2 solo, 2 ensemble) at library sponsored. Approx. 200 attendance total eachgrants $1,600
- Subscription ($1000@) for Kanopy film screen service for library and its patrons (approx. 500 uses).grants $1,000
- Expenses for Texas Library Association attendance (Expenses for 1 library staff member attending).grants $665
- Library architectural rendering for library renovation or replacement. Funds paid to City of Friendswood.grants $14,000
- Movie night refreshments. Approx. 25 attendees for approx. 25 movies.grants $325
- Library staff appreciation including breakfasts (2), luncheons (2), and polo shirts. (21 library staff)grants $1,324
- 2 adult crafts sessions. Approx. 30 attendance total.grants $125
- Library renovation. Youth area muralgrants $1,400
- Summer reading program prizes.grants $252
- Holiday decorations for library. Funds paid to city of Friendswood.grants $7,000
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-3751503
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B117)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $53,144
- Income (IRS master file)
- $137,775
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $108,469 | $111,941 | $53,144 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $65,067 | $34,225 | $56,616 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $28,599 | $57,509 | $25,774 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Mary Perroni | September 30, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 26-3751503).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FRIENDSWOOD TEXAS
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FRIENDSWOOD TEXAS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FRIENDSWOOD TEXAS is 26-3751503.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FRIENDSWOOD TEXAS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FRIENDSWOOD TEXAS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FRIENDSWOOD TEXAS 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 LIBRARY FRIENDSWOOD TEXAS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FRIENDSWOOD TEXAS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FRIENDSWOOD TEXAS?
- The 990-N for 2016 names Mary Perroni.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FRIENDSWOOD TEXAS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FRIENDSWOOD TEXAS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $108,469, expenses of $111,941 and total assets of $53,144 at year end.
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