Nonprofit · EIN 43-1344644
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SOCIETY OF SPRINGFIELD GREENE COUNTY
Tax-exempt · SPRINGFIELD, MO 65810
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990 | $422,766 | $480,333 | -$57,567 | $604,764 | $0 | $604,764 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $428,264 | $564,487 | -$136,223 | $662,331 | $0 | $662,331 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $407,741 | $338,058 | $69,683 | $798,554 | $0 | $798,554 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $24,018
- Membership dues
- $17,754
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $29,360
- Net income from fundraising events
- $369,388
- Other revenue
- $369,388
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $461,341
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $850
- Depreciation
- $841
- Program services (functional)
- $461,341
- Management and general (functional)
- $15,378
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,614
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $662,331
- Total assets, end of year
- $604,764
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $604,764
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,102
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $604,764
- Gross receipts
- $490,203
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 482
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 June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libbie Hampton | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stan Martin | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tony Atkinson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joyce Kastler | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Kastler | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathleen O'Dell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Taber | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Donna Bowling | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dee Biggers | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Shirley Lawler | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Anne Gardner | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Ringenberg | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Judith Reppert | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Frank Cottey | Asst Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Ziebell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
16 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gay Wilson | President Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sue Denner | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Hitesman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Greene | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Long | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Nancee Dahms-Stinson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pat Marsh | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pat Mithelavage | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peggy Stepp | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| David Eslick | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paula Pennel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bob Shaw | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tonya Price | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jerri Stanley | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andrea Still | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Martin | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libbie Hampton | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stan Martin | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tony Atkinson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joyce Kastler | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Kastler | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathleen O'Dell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Taber | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Donna Bowling | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dee Biggers | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Shirley Lawler | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Anne Gardner | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Ringenberg | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Judith Reppert | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Frank Cottey | Asst Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Ziebell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gay Wilson | President Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sue Denner | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Hitesman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Greene | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Long | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Pat Marsh | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pat Mithelavage | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peggy Stepp | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Joan Young | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bob Shaw | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Martin | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jody Jackson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stan Martin | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tony Atkinson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joyce Kastler | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Kastler | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathleen O'Dell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Taber | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andrea Still | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dee Biggers | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Shirley Lawler | President Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Anne Gardner | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ernie McCutcheon | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Judith Reppert | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Frank Cottey | Asst Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Ziebell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gay Wilson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sue Denner | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Hitesman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Long | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Marsh | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pat Marsh | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pat Mithelavage | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peggy Stepp | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Joan Young | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bob Shaw | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Martin | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4653 S CAMPBELL AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65810-1723
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Joyce Kastler, 1131 W Beekman St, Springfield, MO 65810
- Signed the 990
- Joyce Kastler, Treasurer
- Phone
- (417) 887-9524
- Return prepared by
- Roberts McKenzie Mangan & Cummings PC
Mission
Friends of the Library was formed to raise funds to provide public reading programs, fund public special events, and purchase books and materials for the libraries in the Springfield-Greene County Library District.
Program accomplishments
- Republic Branch LibraryProvide funding for the construction of a new branch library in Republic.Expenses $200,000 · grants $200,000
- The Library Center PavilionProvide funding for the renovation of the Pavilion at The Library Center.Expenses $75,000 · grants $75,000
- Summer ReadingPurchase books and incentives for Summer Reading Program for children and teens.Expenses $49,788 · grants $49,788
- Library Station Conference FurnitureProvide funding for the purchase of furniture for Library Station meeting rooms.Expenses $21,610 · grants $21,610
- Oh, The Horror SeriesProvide funds for Annual Series, including Author Visits.Expenses $19,919 · grants $19,919
- One Read Briar Club - Kate QuinnProvide funds for annual One Read, including Author Visit.Expenses $17,104 · grants $17,104
- Wee Read - 2025Purchase books for Greene County schools participating in "Parents as Teachers".Expenses $14,562 · grants $14,562
- Friends Donation Shed PadProvide funds for the move of the Friends of the Library Donation Shed.Expenses $13,852 · grants $13,852
- BranchesProvide funds for the miscellaneous needs of the various branch libraries.Expenses $11,196 · grants $11,196
- America & HolocaustProvide funds for the traveling exhibit as well as Author Visits.Expenses $7,192 · grants $7,192
- Check Out Stars TelescopesProvide funds for the purchase of telescopes for the various branch libraries.Expenses $5,027 · grants $5,027
- Moxie Cinema SeriesProvide funds for cost of presenting independent films at local theater.Expenses $3,925 · grants $3,925
- Hatch Auditorium Opening EventProvide funds for programming celebrating the opening of the Hatch Auditorium.Expenses $3,699 · grants $3,699
- Adult Winter Reading ChallengePurchase incentives for Winter Reading Challenge for Adults.Expenses $3,000 · grants $3,000
- Schweitzer Brentwood Children's ChairsPurchase new chairs for the children's section of branch library.Expenses $2,805 · grants $2,805
- MusicProvide funds for music events at the various branch libraries.Expenses $2,720 · grants $2,720
- Park Central Chair ReupholsteryProvide funds for reupholstery of chairs at branch library.Expenses $2,662 · grants $2,662
- Adult Summer Reading - 2026Purchase incentives of Summer Reading program for Adults.Expenses $2,499 · grants $2,499
- Republic Branch Opening EventProvide funds for programming celebrating the opening of the new Republic branch.Expenses $2,450 · grants $2,450
- Library Station Conference WhiteboardsProvide funding for the purchase of whiteboards for Library Station meeting rooms.Expenses $2,331 · grants $2,331
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-1344644
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $604,764
- Income (IRS master file)
- $490,203
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2026 | $422,766 | $480,333 | $604,764 | XML |
| 990 | June 2025 | $428,264 | $564,487 | $662,331 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $407,741 | $338,058 | $798,554 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $367,262 | $251,794 | $728,871 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 43-1344644).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SOCIETY OF SPRINGFIELD GREENE COUNTY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SOCIETY OF SPRINGFIELD GREENE COUNTY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SOCIETY OF SPRINGFIELD GREENE COUNTY is 43-1344644.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SOCIETY OF SPRINGFIELD GREENE COUNTY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SOCIETY OF SPRINGFIELD GREENE COUNTY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SOCIETY OF SPRINGFIELD GREENE COUNTY 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 LIBRARY SOCIETY OF SPRINGFIELD GREENE COUNTY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SOCIETY OF SPRINGFIELD GREENE COUNTY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SOCIETY OF SPRINGFIELD GREENE COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names Joyce Kastler.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SOCIETY OF SPRINGFIELD GREENE COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 31 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SOCIETY OF SPRINGFIELD GREENE COUNTY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $422,766, expenses of $480,333 and total assets of $604,764 at year end.
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