Nonprofit · EIN 31-1565272
LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40507
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $726,868 | $627,352 | $99,516 | $2,884,520 | $88,237 | $2,796,283 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,316,653 | $598,579 | $718,074 | $3,179,997 | $483,230 | $2,696,767 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,173,381 | $784,045 | $2,389,336 | $3,405,415 | $664 | $3,404,751 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $591,521
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $135,347
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $89,086
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $561,105
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $561,105
- Management and general (functional)
- $66,247
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,179,997
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,884,520
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $88,237
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,796,283
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,208,591
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,884,609
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $911,674
- Gross receipts
- $726,868
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- KY
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER DIEFFENBACH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 4 | $0 | $150,467 | $42,768 |
| ROBERT SERRATE | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Officer | 4 | $0 | $125,445 | $37,427 |
| ALEX GARCIA | BOARD MEMBER (FROM 07/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY JARVIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY BOLTON | BOARD MEMBER (FROM 07/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH COMBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY LANE | BOARD MEMBER (FROM 07/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMY HARTLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIMMY TUREK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOMO THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN PARKER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH KEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY BALL BROADBENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNDA BEBROWSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN ROTY | BOARD MEMBER (FROM 07/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY ESTES HAGGIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RALPH COLDIRON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA POPPE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROD BROTHERTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER DIEFFENBACH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 4 | $0 | $144,028 | $46,152 |
| KAREN E KING | FINANCE OFFICER (THRU 10/23) Officer | 4 | $0 | $112,204 | $31,110 |
| ANNE DONWORTH | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Officer | 25 | $0 | $89,285 | $32,386 |
| ROBERT SERRATE | FINANCE OFFICER (FROM 08/23) Officer | 4 | $0 | $39,426 | $12,330 |
| LISA SMITH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY SMITH | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RALPH COLDIRON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH KEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN PARKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOMO THOMPSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNDA BEBROWSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY BALL BROADBENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROD BROTHERTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH COMBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RODA FERRARO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ESTES HAGGIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMY HARTLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY JARVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCY JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHASE MINNIFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA POPPE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIMMY TUREK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER DIEFFENBACH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LIBRAR Officer | 4 | $0 | $142,036 | $46,721 |
| KAREN E KING | FINANCE OFFICER, LIBRARY Officer | 4 | $0 | $107,449 | $36,408 |
| RALPH COLDIRON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOMO THOMPSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN PURCELL MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY SMITH | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ESTES HAGGIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCY JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER REAMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RODA FERRARO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIMMY TUREK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN PARKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN SERRATE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMSEY BOVA | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY LYNNE CAPILOUTO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH KEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH COMBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA POPPE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHASE MINNIFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GOHMANN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNDA BEBROWSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROD BROTHERTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 140 E MAIN ST, LEXINGTON, KY 40507-1318
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HEATHER DIEFFENBACH, 140 EAST MAIN STREET, LEXINGTON, KY 40507
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT SERRATE, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (859) 231-5556
- Website
- WWW.LEXPUBLIB.ORG/FOUNDATION
- Return prepared by
- CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION ENVISIONS A THRIVING PUBLIC LIBRARY ENRICHED BY PHILANTHROPY AND ADVOCACY.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS OF ANY TYPE IT CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE AND TO ASSIST THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LIBRARY AND ITS ADVISORY BOARD IN MAKING THE LIBRARY MORE VALUABLE TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.Expenses $561,105 · grants $561,105
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 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1565272
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B71I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,884,520
- Income (IRS master file)
- $726,868
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $726,868 | $627,352 | $2,884,520 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,316,653 | $598,579 | $3,179,997 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,173,381 | $784,045 | $3,405,415 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $528,744 | $150,377 | $1,016,079 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 31-1565272).
Questions about LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION is 31-1565272.
- Is LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 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 LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 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 LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HEATHER DIEFFENBACH.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $726,868, expenses of $627,352 and total assets of $2,884,520 at year end.
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