Nonprofit · EIN 45-4357347
FRIENDS OF FORBES LIBRARY INC
Tax-exempt · NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $109,188 | $85,514 | $23,674 | $720,415 | $0 | $720,415 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $87,636 | $68,440 | $19,196 | $653,668 | $0 | $653,668 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $69,973 | $39,761 | $30,212 | $611,512 | $0 | $611,512 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $36,936
- Membership dues
- $27,340
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $44,897
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $29,919
- Net income from fundraising events
- $24,732
- Net income from gaming
- $2,623
- Other revenue
- $27,355
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $80,994
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $80,994
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,520
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $653,668
- Total assets, end of year
- $720,415
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $720,415
- Publicly traded securities
- $669,852
- Gross receipts
- $113,567
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Ellen Mackenzie | President Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Jacquie Fraser | Vice-President Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Christine Hannon | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Scott Monroe | Treasurer Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JoEllen Mackenzie | President Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Martha McCormick | Vice President Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Christine Hannon | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Scott Monroe | Treasurer Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JoEllen Mackenzie | President Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Martha McCormick | Vice President Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Christine Hannon | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Scott Monroe | Treasurer Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 20 WEST ST, NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060-3713
- In care of
- % FRIENDS OF FORBES LIBRARY INC
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jo Ellen Mackenzie, 213 Bridge Road, Florence, MA 01062
- Signed the 990
- Scott Monroe, Treasurer
- Phone
- (310) 926-9665
Mission
The organization's mission is to raise funds for Forbes Library in Northampton, MA. The organization solicits donations from the community and puts on fundraising events.
Program accomplishments
- Purchased books.Expenses $10,000 · grants $10,000
- Funded staff development activities.Expenses $7,500 · grants $7,500
- Funded programming for adults.Expenses $5,000 · grants $5,000
- Community EngagementExpenses $3,000 · grants $3,000
- Museum PassesExpenses $1,840 · grants $1,840
- Fish Tank MaintenanceExpenses $2,169 · grants $2,169
- Children's Room ProgrammingExpenses $4,520 · grants $4,520
- SubscriptionsExpenses $420 · grants $420
- Volunteer AppreciationExpenses $1,500 · grants $1,500
- Mobile PrintingExpenses $710 · grants $710
- BookmarksExpenses $42 · grants $42
- Staff BBQExpenses $500 · grants $500
- Stage constructionExpenses $25,000 · grants $25,000
- Compensation studyExpenses $7,500 · grants $7,500
- Zine eventExpenses $1,223 · grants $1,223
- Coolidge Museum renovation designExpenses $9,320 · grants $9,320
- Donor Cultivation workshopExpenses $750 · grants $750
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
- 45-4357347
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $720,415
- Income (IRS master file)
- $113,567
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $109,188 | $85,514 | $720,415 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $87,636 | $68,440 | $653,668 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $69,973 | $39,761 | $611,512 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $69,417 | $61,839 | $517,490 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 45-4357347).
Questions about FRIENDS OF FORBES LIBRARY INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF FORBES LIBRARY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF FORBES LIBRARY INC is 45-4357347.
- Is FRIENDS OF FORBES LIBRARY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF FORBES LIBRARY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF FORBES 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 FORBES 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 FORBES 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 FORBES LIBRARY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jo Ellen Mackenzie.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF FORBES LIBRARY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF FORBES LIBRARY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $109,188, expenses of $85,514 and total assets of $720,415 at year end.
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