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Nonprofit · EIN 34-6555892

FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE BRANCH LIBRARY

Tax-exempt · PEPPER PIKE, OH 44124

Financials

$35K$47K2023$32K$20K2024$146K$21K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE BRANCH LIBRARY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2026990$145,570$20,747$124,823$390,081$0$390,081
March 31, 2025990-EZ$31,777$19,559$12,218$330,051$0$330,051
March 31, 2024990-EZ$34,828$47,231-$12,403$303,055$0$303,055
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$30,525
Membership dues
$30,525
Program service revenue
$4,727
Investment income
$110,318
Net gain from sales of assets
$105,086
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$17,789
Management and general (functional)
$2,958

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$330,051
Total assets, end of year
$390,081
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$390,081
Net assets without donor restrictions
$390,081
Gross receipts
$407,542
Employees
0
Volunteers
17
Year formed
1964
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 March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AMANDA KARPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
AMANDA RINGENBACHTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BITTY COOKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BOBBI PINCUSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN DREYFUSSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIN DREYFUSSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JAY FROMSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JESSICA O'NEILLVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JULIE SHAWDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARLENE KLANFERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
ROBERT BLATTNERPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
STEPHANIE CHURCHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BOBBI PINCUSDIRECTOR1$0
ROBERT BLATTNERPAST PRESIDENT1$0
JAY FROMSONDIRECTOR1$0
BETSY SILVERDIRECTOR AND INTERIM SECRE1$0
BITTY COOKDIRECTOR1$0
DAN DREYFUSSDIRECTOR1$0
STEPHANIE CHURCHDIRECTOR1$0
MARLENE KLANFERPRESIDENT3$0
JESSICA O'NEILLVICE PRESIDENT2$0
AMANDA RINGENBACHTREASURER2$0
JULIE SHAWMEMBERSHIP CHAIR2$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BOBBI PINCUSDIRECTOR1$0
ROBERT BLATTNERPAST PRESIDENT1$0
JAY FROMSONDIRECTOR1$0
BETSY SILVERDIRECTOR AND INTERIM SECRE1$0
BITTY COOKDIRECTOR1$0
DAN DREYFUSSDIRECTOR1$0
STEPHANIE CHURCHDIRECTOR1$0
MARLENE KLANFERPRESIDENT3$0
JESSICA O'NEILLVICE PRESIDENT2$0
AMANDA RINGENBACHTREASURER2$0
JULIE SHAWMEMBERSHIP CHAIR2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
31975 CHAGRIN BLVD, PEPPER PIKE, OH 44124-5921
In care of
% D C LYNCH
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
AMANDA RINGENBACH, 31975 CHAGRIN BLVD, PEPPER PIKE, OH 44124
Signed the 990
AMANDA RINGENBACH, TREASURER
Phone
(216) 346-5321
Return prepared by
ZINNER & CO LLP

Mission

TO ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTATION OF VARIOUS PROGRAMS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITIES OF THE ORANGE SCHOOL DISTRICT EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND LITERACY PURPOSES AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND REGULATIONS.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • THE FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE BRANCH LIBRARY ENCOURAGES DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTATION OF VARIOUS PROGRAMS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE ORANGE SCHOOL DISTRICT (MORELAND HILLS, PEPPER PIKE, ORANGE VILLAGE, HUNTING VALLEY AND WOODMERE). PROGRAMS INCLUDE, AMONG OTHERS, LITERARY, MUSICAL, AND ART TOPICS PRESENTED BY KNOWLEDGEABLE INDIVIDUALS. ADDITIONALLY, PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOLERS AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE.
    Expenses $12,834 · grants $1,000 · revenue $4,727
  • FOBL NEWSLETTERS LET THE PUBLIC KNOW ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION, ANNOUNCE NEW PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, AND PROMOTES NEW MEMBERS.
    Expenses $4,955

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026990 on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
34-6555892
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
2020
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B70)
Assets (IRS master file)
$390,081
Income (IRS master file)
$407,542

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$145,570$20,747$390,081XML
990-EZMarch 2025$31,777$19,559$330,051XML
990-EZMarch 2024$34,828$47,231$303,055XML
990-EZMarch 2023–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2022–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2021–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2020–––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 34-6555892).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE BRANCH LIBRARY

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE BRANCH LIBRARY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE BRANCH LIBRARY is 34-6555892.
Is FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE BRANCH LIBRARY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE BRANCH LIBRARY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE BRANCH 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 FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE BRANCH LIBRARY due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE BRANCH LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2026.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE BRANCH LIBRARY?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 names AMANDA RINGENBACH.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE BRANCH LIBRARY?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE BRANCH LIBRARY have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $145,570, expenses of $20,747 and total assets of $390,081 at year end.

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