Nonprofit · EIN 41-1337908
FRIENDS OF THE ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
Tax-exempt · ROCHESTER, MN 55904
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $206,413 | $178,378 | $28,035 | $279,946 | $86,246 | $193,700 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $177,362 | $179,964 | -$2,602 | $236,007 | $70,342 | $165,665 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $173,025 | $173,246 | -$221 | $225,260 | $56,993 | $168,267 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $17,124
- Program service revenue
- $16,333
- Investment income
- $4,160
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $168,796
- Other revenue
- $168,796
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $166,023
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $595
- Program services (functional)
- $169,833
- Management and general (functional)
- $8,545
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $236,007
- Total assets, end of year
- $279,946
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $86,246
- Net assets, end of year
- $193,700
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $107,456
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $86,244
- Gross receipts
- $206,413
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 80
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAY AUNE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLINE BAIHLY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS BERMAN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| SANDY GEORGE | BOOKSTORE RE Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| ANN GRIESE | CO-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| VAL KALISZEWSKI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JIM MCMULLIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEB PLUTH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH RITMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DEE VOLDAL | CO-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| JOYCE WENZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAY AUNE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS BERMAN | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| ANN GRIESE | CO-TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| VAL KALISZEWSKI | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| JOYCE WENTZ | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DEE VOLDAL | CO-TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH RITMAN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLINE BAIHLY | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| JIM MCMULLIN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DEB PLUTH | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SANDY GEORGE | BOOKSTORE RE | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAY AUNE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS BERMAN | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| BESSIE COPPLE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ANN GRIESE | CO-TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| VAL KALISZEWSKI | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| JOYCE WENTZ | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| DEE VOLDAL | CO-TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH RITMAN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLINE BAIHLY | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JIM MCMULLIN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DEB PLUTH | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 101 2ND ST SE, ROCHESTER, MN 55904-3776
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- VAL KALISZEWSKI, 101 2ND ST SE, ROCHESTER, MN 55904
- Signed the 990
- DEE VOLDAL, CO-TREASURER
- Phone
- (507) 328-2366
- Website
- WWW.RPLMN.ORG/FRIENDS
- Return prepared by
- ALAN C ANDERSON CHARTERED CPA
Mission
THE FRIENDS OF THE ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF COMMUNITY PEOPLE DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE PUBLIC LIBRARY, PROMOTING AWARENESS AND USE OF LIBRARY SERVICES, BUILDING COMMUNITY AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT, AND ENCOURAGING VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT.
Program accomplishments
- CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO THE ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY'S ANNUAL BUDGET.Expenses $76,420 · grants $75,000
- CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO THE ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY AND READING PROGRAMS FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS.Expenses $93,413 · grants $91,023
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1337908
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $279,946
- Income (IRS master file)
- $206,413
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $206,413 | $178,378 | $279,946 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $177,362 | $179,964 | $236,007 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $173,025 | $173,246 | $225,260 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 41-1337908).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY INC is 41-1337908.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE ROCHESTER 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 ROCHESTER 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 ROCHESTER 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 ROCHESTER 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 ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names VAL KALISZEWSKI.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $206,413, expenses of $178,378 and total assets of $279,946 at year end.
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