Nonprofit · EIN 46-2394640
FRIENDS OF THE SOUTHBOROUGH LIBRARY
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SOUTHBOROUGH, MA 01772
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $12,987 | $17,754 | -$4,767 | $24,109 | $0 | $24,109 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $20,749 | $20,922 | -$173 | $28,876 | $0 | $28,876 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $20,023 | $24,547 | -$4,524 | $29,049 | $0 | $29,049 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,111
- Membership dues
- $304
- Investment income
- $484
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,088
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $15,874
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $1,880
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,876
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,109
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,109
- Cash, savings and investments
- $24,109
- Gross receipts
- $12,987
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Melo | President | 1 | $0 |
| Sandy Pochapin | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Prudence Webster | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Diana Tremblay | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Tinti | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Melo | President | 1 | $0 |
| Sandy Pochapin | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Prudence Webster | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Diana Tremblay | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Tinti | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Melo | President | 1 | $0 |
| Sandy Pochapin | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Prudence Webster | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Diana Tremblay | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Tinti | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 25 MAIN ST, SOUTHBOROUGH, MA 01772-1529
- In care of
- % FRIENDS OF THE SOUTHBORO LIBRARY
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Beth Melo, President
- Phone
- (508) 481-5031
- Website
- www.southboroughlib.org
- Return prepared by
- The Fusion Group Inc
Mission
To help the Soughborough Library to develop, maintain, enhance and increase use of its facilities, resources, and services for the public; provide cultural and educational opportunities to the community; and encourage literacy, love of reading, and ongoing self-education in the community, both young and old.
Program accomplishments
- Children and Y/A programs - to encourage literacy through educational, entertaining, and reading programs.
- Museum passes - passes to area museums providing free or reduced rates for our patrons.
- Circulating Material - Circulating DVD's to patrons.
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-2394640
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $24,109
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,987
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- December 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- March 4, 2023
- Reinstated
- Effective December 15, 2010
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | August 2025 | $12,987 | $17,754 | $24,109 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2024 | $20,749 | $20,922 | $28,876 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2023 | $20,023 | $24,547 | $29,049 | 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: 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 46-2394640).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE SOUTHBOROUGH LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE SOUTHBOROUGH LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE SOUTHBOROUGH LIBRARY is 46-2394640.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE SOUTHBOROUGH LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on December 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective December 15, 2010.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE SOUTHBOROUGH LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE SOUTHBOROUGH LIBRARY file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE SOUTHBOROUGH 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 SOUTHBOROUGH LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended August 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE SOUTHBOROUGH LIBRARY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE SOUTHBOROUGH LIBRARY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,987, expenses of $17,754 and total assets of $24,109 at year end.
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