Nonprofit · EIN 52-1226011
THE FRIENDS OF THE HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY INC
Tax-exempt · ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $185,106 | $115,708 | $69,398 | $234,340 | – | $234,340 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $241,277 | $235,275 | $6,002 | $158,777 | $0 | $158,777 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $167,133
- Investment income
- $3,245
- Net income from fundraising events
- $14,728
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $79,533
- Benefits paid to members
- $5,315
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $7,106
- Printing, publications and postage
- $4,807
- Other expenses
- $18,947
- Program services (functional)
- $79,433
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $158,777
- Total assets, end of year
- $234,340
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $234,340
- Cash, savings and investments
- $234,340
- Gross receipts
- $189,568
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nana Owusu-Nkwantabisa | Board Chair | 2.5 | $0 |
| John Dove | Board Vice Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Ellen Flynn Giles | Board Treasurer | 3.5 | $0 |
| Anne Santos | Board Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| David Kay | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Diane Martin | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Jay Polaki | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Heather Shafer | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Tony Trenkle | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nana Owusu-Nkwantabiisi | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| John Dove0 | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ellen Flynn Giles | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Kristi Simon | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| David Kay | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diane Martin | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jay Polaki | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Heather Shafer | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tony Trenkle | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9411 FREDERICK RD, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042-3801
- In care of
- % NANA OWUSU NKWANTABISA
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Ellen Flynn Giles, Treasurer
- Website
- friendshls.org
Mission
Provide funding outreach and volunteer support to the Howard County Library System for community programming services and events.
Program accomplishments
- Support of free Educational Initiatives Programs including students and adults include the A+ Partnership with the HCPSS for shared resources and services STEM programming Summer Reading for instructional intervention as well as adults and children Project Literacy for adults needing literacy GED employment certification and other services and the Battle of the Books for 5th grade-students. Funded by donations and third-party grants thousands participate annually in these opportunities.Expenses $40,600 · grants $40,600
- Educational and Community Events include the Longest Table publication of The Source Evening in the Stacks and Author Performance events. Thousands participate annuallyExpenses $32,000 · grants $32,000
- Outreach partnerships include Special Projects to meet community need and support for the The Enchanted Garden and Grow a Reader programs for student field trips and classroom and organizational participation for thousands.Expenses $6,833 · grants $7,033
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1226011
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $234,340
- Income (IRS master file)
- $189,568
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $185,106 | $115,708 | $234,340 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $241,277 | $235,275 | $158,777 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 52-1226011).
Questions about THE FRIENDS OF THE HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY INC
- What is the EIN of THE FRIENDS OF THE HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FRIENDS OF THE HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY INC is 52-1226011.
- Is THE FRIENDS OF THE HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to THE FRIENDS OF THE HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE FRIENDS OF THE HOWARD COUNTY 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 THE FRIENDS OF THE HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE FRIENDS OF THE HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE FRIENDS OF THE HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE FRIENDS OF THE HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $185,106, expenses of $115,708 and total assets of $234,340 at year end.
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