Nonprofit · EIN 51-0238359
ESSEX PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990 | $195,983 | $164,240 | $31,743 | $1,274,407 | $1,731 | $1,272,676 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $218,342 | $150,138 | $68,204 | $1,105,509 | $8,750 | $1,096,759 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $174,679 | $149,646 | $25,033 | $969,102 | $1,824 | $967,278 |
| June 30, 2022 | 990 | $156,993 | $111,230 | $45,763 | $752,639 | $884 | $751,755 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $140,681
- of which government grants
- $140,681
- Program service revenue
- $26,847
- Investment income
- $28,455
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $19,426
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $6,373
- Program services (functional)
- $156,730
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,510
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,105,509
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,274,407
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,731
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,272,676
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,199,544
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,272,676
- Gross receipts
- $195,983
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS BOWDEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH FOWLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REV CORNELIUS HOLMES | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR GENE QUARLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BLAKE SLUSSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LATANYA WEEDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS BOWDEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH FOWLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REV CORNELIUS HOLMES | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR GENE QUARLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BLAKE SLUSSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LATANYA WEEDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANA WELLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS BOWDEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH FOWLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REV CORNELIUS HOLMES | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR GENE QUARLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA WARE | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LATANYA WEEDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANA WELLS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2022: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS BOWDEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN DOLAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REV CORNELIUS HOLMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT LAFOLLETTE | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR GENE QUARLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA WARE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LATANYA WEEDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANA WELLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 117 N CHURCH LN, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560-5091
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- REV CORNELIUS HOLMES, 117 N CHURCH LANE, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560
- Signed the 990
- REV CORNELIUS HOLMES, VICE CHAIR
- Phone
- (804) 443-4945
- Website
- WWW.EPLVA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ROBINSON FARMER COX ASSOCIATES
Mission
TO PROVIDE LIBRARY AND SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY OF ESSEX AND TOWN OF TAPPAHANNOCK.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE LIBRARY AND SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY OF ESSEX AND TOWN OF TAPPAHANNOCK.Expenses $156,730 · revenue $26,847
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
- 51-0238359
- 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
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,274,407
- Income (IRS master file)
- $195,983
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2026 | $195,983 | $164,240 | $1,274,407 | XML |
| 990 | June 2025 | $218,342 | $150,138 | $1,105,509 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $174,679 | $149,646 | $969,102 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $146,437 | $141,010 | $793,457 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $156,993 | $111,230 | $752,639 | XML |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 51-0238359).
Questions about ESSEX PUBLIC LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of ESSEX PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ESSEX PUBLIC LIBRARY is 51-0238359.
- Is ESSEX PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to ESSEX PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ESSEX PUBLIC LIBRARY 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 ESSEX PUBLIC LIBRARY 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 ESSEX PUBLIC LIBRARY 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 ESSEX PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names REV CORNELIUS HOLMES.
- Who are the officers and directors of ESSEX PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ESSEX PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $195,983, expenses of $164,240 and total assets of $1,274,407 at year end.
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