Nonprofit · EIN 47-1179215
FRIENDS OF THE DOTHAN HOUSTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DOTHAN, AL 36303
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $129,519 | $115,407 | $14,112 | $96,404 | $487 | $95,917 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $113,658 | $92,333 | $21,325 | $82,056 | $176 | $81,880 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $74,715 | $69,859 | $4,856 | $60,731 | $0 | $60,731 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,700
- Membership dues
- $21,936
- Program service revenue
- $55,110
- Net income from fundraising events
- $47,773
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $63,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $21,682
- Printing, publications and postage
- $6,182
- Other expenses
- $24,543
- Program services (functional)
- $63,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $82,056
- Total assets, end of year
- $96,404
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $487
- Net assets, end of year
- $95,917
- Cash, savings and investments
- $96,404
- Gross receipts
- $133,749
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVERLIE BOLTON | PRESIDENT | 36 | $0 |
| KRISTEN LANGFORD | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE LOVE | MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| MELANIE FRANKLIN | MEMBER | 7 | $0 |
| DIANE HOWSE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BARBARA MINSKY | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KARA BARKLEY | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| TERRI GAUDIN | RECORDING SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVERLIE BOLTON | PRESIDENT | 31 | $0 |
| KRISTEN LANGFORD | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS | MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| LAVONDA GOSSELIN | RECORDING SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| MELANIE FRANKLIN | MEMBER | 7 | $0 |
| DIANE HOWSE | MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| SUZAN KNIGHT | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BARBARA MINSKY | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KARA BARKLEY | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVERLIE BOLTON | PRESIDENT | 24 | $0 |
| KRISTEN LANGFORD | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS | MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| LAVONDA GOSSELIN | RECORDING SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| JEAN WOODHAM | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DIANE HOWSE | MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| SUZAN KNIGHT | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BRENDA LINDSTROM | MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| BARBARA MINSKY | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KARA BARKLEY | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SCONYERS | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 445 N OATES ST, DOTHAN, AL 36303-4512
- In care of
- % EMILY HEERSINK
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 445 N OATES ST, DOTHAN AL 36303
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- EVERLIE BOLTON, 445 N OATES ST, DOTHAN AL 36303
- Signed the 990-EZ
- EVERLIE BOLTON, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (334) 796-1594
- Return prepared by
- CARPENTER WIGGINS JORDAN THOMAS & SCARBO
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT THE HOUSTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM FINANCIALLY, THROUGH ADVOCACY, AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES.
Program accomplishments
- GIFTS TO HOUSTON COUNTY LIBRARYExpenses $63,000
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-EZ 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
- 47-1179215
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $96,404
- Income (IRS master file)
- $133,749
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2012
- Posted by the IRS
- May 30, 2015
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2012
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 | December 2025 | $129,519 | $115,407 | $96,404 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $113,658 | $92,333 | $82,056 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $74,715 | $69,859 | $60,731 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: EVERLIE BOLTON | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: EVERLIE BOLTON | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Everlie Bolton | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 47-1179215).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE DOTHAN HOUSTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE DOTHAN HOUSTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE DOTHAN HOUSTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM is 47-1179215.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE DOTHAN HOUSTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2012.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE DOTHAN HOUSTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE DOTHAN HOUSTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM 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 DOTHAN HOUSTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM 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 DOTHAN HOUSTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE DOTHAN HOUSTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM?
- The 990-N for 2021 names EVERLIE BOLTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE DOTHAN HOUSTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE DOTHAN HOUSTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $129,519, expenses of $115,407 and total assets of $96,404 at year end.
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