Nonprofit · EIN 35-1523071
FRIENDS OF THE ALLEN COUNTY INDIANA PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
Tax-exempt · FORT WAYNE, IN 46801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $84,212 | $75,938 | $8,274 | $743,732 | $0 | $743,732 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $127,131 | $81,690 | $45,441 | $700,817 | $0 | $700,817 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $51,924 | $31,895 | $20,029 | $662,241 | $0 | $662,241 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $17,481
- Membership dues
- $4,691
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $39,843
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $18,456
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $26,761
- Other revenue
- $26,888
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $63,225
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,100
- Program services (functional)
- $63,225
- Management and general (functional)
- $12,713
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $700,817
- Total assets, end of year
- $743,732
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $743,732
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $743,732
- Gross unrelated business income
- $1,186
- Gross receipts
- $318,854
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN BAIER | ACPL DIR, EX Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $148,276 | $33,744 |
| MICHAEL HORTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA WORRELL | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BUSHNELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VERNELL FETTIG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN GRINSFELDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED NASH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS POPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHIE SESSIONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER VAUGHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT WIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN BAIER | ACPL DIR, EX Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $143,569 | $35,118 |
| MICHAEL HORTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BUSHNELL | V PRES/INTER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VERNELL FETTIG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY ACREE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN GRINSFELDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED NASH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS POPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHIE SESSIONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER VAUGHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA WORRELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN BAIER | ACPL DIR, EX Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $138,164 | $33,945 |
| AMY ACREE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BROWN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BUSHNELL | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VERNELL FETTIG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN GRINSFELDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HORTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES WILLIAMS JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHIE SESSIONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS L WOODING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA WORRELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2270, FORT WAYNE, IN 46801-2270
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ELIZABETH BUSHNELL, PO BOX 2270, FORT WAYNE, IN 46801
- Signed the 990
- ELIZABETH BUSHNELL, TREASURER
- Phone
- (260) 421-1265
- Website
- SUPPORTACPL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DULIN WARD & DEWALD INC
Mission
FRIENDS OF THE ALLEN COUNTY INDIANA PUBLIC LIBRARY, INC. SUPPORTS THE EXPANSION OF THE ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AND ITS PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- SINCE 1981, THE FRIENDS OF THE ALLEN COUNTY INDIANA PUBLIC LIBRARY, INC. HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STEADY GROWTH OF THE LIBRARY AND ITS SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY BY SPONSORING BOOK SALES, LIBRARY TOURS, LITERARY PROGRAMS, STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT, VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION, AND MAJOR AUTHOR VISITS.Expenses $63,225 · grants $63,225
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 | 990 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
- 35-1523071
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B71I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $743,732
- Income (IRS master file)
- $318,854
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $84,212 | $75,938 | $743,732 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $127,131 | $81,690 | $700,817 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $51,924 | $31,895 | $662,241 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $47,166 | $45,802 | $582,458 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 35-1523071).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE ALLEN COUNTY INDIANA PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE ALLEN COUNTY INDIANA PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE ALLEN COUNTY INDIANA PUBLIC LIBRARY INC is 35-1523071.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE ALLEN COUNTY INDIANA PUBLIC LIBRARY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE ALLEN COUNTY INDIANA PUBLIC LIBRARY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE ALLEN COUNTY INDIANA PUBLIC LIBRARY 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 ALLEN COUNTY INDIANA PUBLIC LIBRARY 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 ALLEN COUNTY INDIANA PUBLIC LIBRARY 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 ALLEN COUNTY INDIANA PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ELIZABETH BUSHNELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE ALLEN COUNTY INDIANA PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE ALLEN COUNTY INDIANA PUBLIC LIBRARY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $84,212, expenses of $75,938 and total assets of $743,732 at year end.
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