Nonprofit · EIN 39-1645487
FRIENDS OF THE L E PHILLIPS MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
Tax-exempt · EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $114,370 | $110,300 | $4,070 | $99,127 | $0 | $99,127 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $112,172 | $113,370 | -$1,198 | $94,937 | $0 | $94,937 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $82,670
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,179
- Net income from fundraising events
- $28,521
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $64,539
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $32,638
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $35,135
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,033
- Occupancy
- $61
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,476
- Other expenses
- $6,056
- Program services (functional)
- $44,484
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $94,937
- Total assets, end of year
- $99,127
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $99,127
- Cash, savings and investments
- $99,127
- Gross receipts
- $114,370
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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacy Yearous | Program and Development Coordinator | 20 | $19,944 |
| Astrid Hayden | Administrative Assistant | 15 | $12,694 |
| Esther Moen | Executive Board President | 1 | $0 |
| Deb Mathson | Executive Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| David Lehmkuhl | Executive Past President | 1 | $0 |
| Jeremy Gragert | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Jo Mayer | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Patti Ausman | Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Kersting | Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacy Yearous | Program and Development Coordinator | 20 | $21,376 |
| Astrid Hayden | Administrative Assistant | 15 | $13,271 |
| David Lehmkuhl | Executive Board President | 1 | $0 |
| Esther Moen | Executive Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Rebecca Noland | Executive Past President | 1 | $0 |
| Timothy Haukeness | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Layla Fisher | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Patti Ausman | Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Kersting | Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 400 EAU CLAIRE ST, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701-3715
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Astrid Hayden, Administrative Assistant
- Phone
- (715) 831-5301
Mission
The mission of the Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library is to encourage literacy, expression, and discovery in the Chippewa Valley through support to the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library and the surrounding community. We support the Freedom to Read and the Library Bill of Rights as expressed by the American Library Association. We increase public awareness of the library's resources and services. We assist in fund-raising efforts to provide the public with an enhanced library collection and improved service. We provide volunteer services requested by the library for special events and projects. We support new library services and facilities. We seek library support from the City Council and legislators when needed.
Program accomplishments
- Funded Annual Request from library staff for equipment and programs. Includes youth summer reading programs, teen BookBoxes, the home delivery program, and adult programs such as One Book, One Community and the Chippewa Valley Book Festival.Expenses $15,025 · grants $15,025
- Supported the public library's expansion with a gift to their Story Builder Campaign.Expenses $15,000 · grants $15,000
- Books for Babies: Supplies new baby board books and literacy kits to both local hospitals in Eau Claire. Approximately 2,500 books and kits were given to newborns this year.Expenses $8,090 · grants $8,090
- Give a Kid a Book: Supplies local charitable organizations with brand new children's books in December, ensuring every child in need in the Eau Claire area receives a brand new book during the holiday season. Recently expanded to include a book for each participant in a summer school supply give away, as well as funds for a program to build Laundromat Libraries at participating laundromats throughout Eau Claire.Expenses $5,819 · grants $5,819
- In Honor of Remembrance Program: Purchases books and other needed materials for the library in the honoree's name.Expenses $550 · grants $550
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1645487
- 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
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $99,127
- Income (IRS master file)
- $114,370
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $114,370 | $110,300 | $99,127 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $112,172 | $113,370 | $94,937 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | 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 39-1645487).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE L E PHILLIPS MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE L E PHILLIPS MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE L E PHILLIPS MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY INC is 39-1645487.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE L E PHILLIPS MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE L E PHILLIPS MEMORIAL 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 L E PHILLIPS MEMORIAL 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 L E PHILLIPS MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY INC 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 FRIENDS OF THE L E PHILLIPS MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE L E PHILLIPS MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $19,944 (Stacy Yearous, Program and Development Coordinator).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE L E PHILLIPS MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $114,370, expenses of $110,300 and total assets of $99,127 at year end.
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