Nonprofit · EIN 34-0789959
ROWFANT CLUB
Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44115
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $467,197 | $384,519 | $82,678 | $9,311,543 | $56,309 | $9,255,234 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $178,825 | $342,139 | -$163,314 | $9,144,013 | $44,624 | $9,099,389 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $19,371
- Program service revenue
- $181,927
- Investment income
- $264,964
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $197,114
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$656
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $686
- Other revenue
- $935
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $200
- Other salaries and wages
- $58,498
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $63,655
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $19,867
- Occupancy
- $92,197
- Depreciation
- $26,784
- Program services (functional)
- $336,847
- Management and general (functional)
- $47,672
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,144,013
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,311,543
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $56,309
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,255,234
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,171,953
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,615,154
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,723,516
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,531,718
- Gross receipts
- $730,783
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1892
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN J ROBERTS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| ROBERT WARE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| J PETER WENTZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| KEVIN WHITE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| M NEAL RAINS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| STEPHEN J ROBERTS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| ROBERT WARE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| J PETER WENTZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3028 PROSPECT AVE E, CLEVELAND, OH 44115-2610
- In care of
- % RICHARD STUHAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBERT WARE, 3028 PROSPECT AVE E, CLEVELAND, OH 44115
- Signed the 990
- STEPHEN J ROBERTS, TREASURER
- Phone
- (216) 431-4518
- Website
- WWW.ROWFANT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CRUM & COMPANY
Mission
A BIBLIOPHILIC SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND DEDICATED TO THE LOVE OF BOOKS IN ALL THEIR CAPACITIES TO PLEASE THE MIND OF MAN.
Program accomplishments
- THE ROWFANT CLUB CONSISTS OF 180 MEMBERS LOCATED AROUND THE COUNTRY. MEMBERS CONTINUE TO RETURN TO IN-PERSON EVENTS, ZOOM BROADCASTS REMAIN POPULAR. THE ABILITY TO OFFER VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING ENABLED MEMBERS OUTSIDE OF CLEVELAND TO PARTICIPATE ON A REGULAR BASIS, AND LEARN FROM OUTSIDE SPEAKERS AND OTHER MEMBERS. WE CONTINUE TO ENCOURAGE MEMBERS TO RETURN TO EVENTS AT THE CLUB, AND IN PERSON ATTENDANCE CONTINUES TO INCREASE.Expenses $320,984 · grants $200 · revenue $181,935
- BOARD MEMBERS CONTINUED TO ALLOCATE FUNDS TO PURCHASE NEW BOOKS FOR THE LIBRARY AND ALSO CONTINUE WITH A HIRED CATALOGER TO DOCUMENT THE UNIQUE LISTING OF BOOKS FOUND IN THE CLUB'S LIBRARY. THE LIBRARY IS A DEMONSTRATION OF THE CLUB'S LONGSTANDING COMMITMENT TO ACQUIRING AND PRESERVING HISTORICAL BOOKS FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP. THE CLUB'S BOOK COLLECTION WENT LIVE DURING 2023 ON WORLD CAT- THE WORLD'S LARGEST LIBRARY CATALOG, HELPING SCHOLARS AND USERS WORLDWIDE TO FIND OUR HOLDINGS ONLINE.Expenses $15,863 · revenue $278
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-0789959
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1938
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B110)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,311,543
- Income (IRS master file)
- $730,783
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $467,197 | $384,519 | $9,311,543 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $178,825 | $342,139 | $9,144,013 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $288,485 | $322,532 | $8,637,645 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 34-0789959).
Questions about ROWFANT CLUB
- What is the EIN of ROWFANT CLUB?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ROWFANT CLUB is 34-0789959.
- Is ROWFANT CLUB tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1938.
- Are donations to ROWFANT CLUB tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ROWFANT CLUB 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 ROWFANT CLUB 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 ROWFANT CLUB 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 ROWFANT CLUB?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ROBERT WARE.
- Who are the officers and directors of ROWFANT CLUB?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ROWFANT CLUB have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $467,197, expenses of $384,519 and total assets of $9,311,543 at year end.
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