Nonprofit · EIN 38-2177970
FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · ROYAL OAK, MI 48067
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $25,295 | $21,754 | $3,541 | $53,011 | $0 | $53,011 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $26,042 | $18,540 | $7,502 | $49,470 | – | $49,470 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,299
- Program service revenue
- $620
- Investment income
- $6
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,169
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $17,201
- Other revenue
- $21,370
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $275
- Program services (functional)
- $19,415
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,339
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $49,470
- Total assets, end of year
- $53,011
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $53,011
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $53,011
- Gross receipts
- $32,002
- Employees
- 0
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 August 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE BAKER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MITZI HOFFMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DIANNE MAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MITZI HOFFMAN | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE BAKER | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| DEBRA BALLARD | MEMBER AT LA | 5 | $0 |
| MARY BEER | MEMBER AT LA | 5 | $0 |
| EMILY SWIERENGA | MEMBER AT LA | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 222 E 11 MILE RD, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-2633
- In care of
- % LAWRENCE W BAKER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 222 E 11 MILE ROAD, ROYAL MI 48067
- Principal officer (990 for 2023)
- LAWRENCE BAKER, 3409 HUNTER AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- LAWRENCE BAKER, 222 E 11 MILE ROAD, ROYAL OAK MI 48067
- Signed the 990
- LAWRENCE BAKER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (248) 246-3710
- Website
- WWW.ROPL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- O'BRIEN RIVAMONTE SLATE & SCHULTE PC
Mission
RAISE FUNDS TO SPONSOR LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND BUY MATERIALS.
Program accomplishments
- NORMAL PROGRAMMING - ADULT, YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT SPEAKERS, ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS INCLUDING SUMMER READING PROGRAMS FOR THE CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ROYAL OAK AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.Expenses $15,615
- ELECTRONIC RESOURCES - SUBSCRIPTIONS AND PURCHASES OF ONLINE RESOURCES, ELECTRONIC BOOKS, AUDIO BOOKS, VIDEO AND DVD PROGRAMMING AND EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMMING FOR THE CITIZENS OF ROYAL OAK AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.Expenses $3,800
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-2177970
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B70)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: LAWRENCE BAKER | August 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | August 2024 | $25,295 | $21,754 | $53,011 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2023 | $26,042 | $18,540 | $49,470 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Margaret Blount | August 31, 2014 | ≤ $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 38-2177970).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY is 38-2177970.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2024 for the year ended August 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2024 names LAWRENCE BAKER.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $25,295, expenses of $21,754 and total assets of $53,011 at year end.
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