Nonprofit · EIN 52-2382903
THE FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
Tax-exempt · BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $50,029 | $39,775 | $10,254 | $91,368 | $0 | $91,368 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $27,600 | $44,026 | -$16,426 | $81,114 | $0 | $81,114 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $38,373 | $30,131 | $8,242 | $97,540 | $0 | $97,540 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $39,830
- Program service revenue
- $9,708
- Investment income
- $491
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $32,825
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Other expenses
- $6,950
- Program services (functional)
- $32,825
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $81,114
- Total assets, end of year
- $91,368
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $91,368
- Cash, savings and investments
- $91,368
- Gross receipts
- $50,029
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY BETSY ROSS | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS ERRICHETTI | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| PATTY SHIELDS | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
| AUDREY BLAIR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BRETA HASIM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JULIO REINOSO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIE SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN SOLTIS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY BETSY ROSS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS ERRICHETTI | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| PATTY SHIELDS | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| AUDREY BLAIR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BRETA HASIM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JULIO REINOSO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIE SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| HARRY GREEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY BETSY ROSS | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| THOMAS ERRICHETTI | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| PATTY SHIELDS | SECRETARY | 8 | $0 |
| JOSEPH IANELLO | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $0 |
| PEGGY IANELLO | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| AUDREY BLAIR | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| BRETA HASIM | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| JULIO REINOSO | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| WILLIE SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| HARRY GREEN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| LISSETTE GARCIA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 925 BROAD ST, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604-4812
- In care of
- % BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
- 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport CT 06604
- Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
- George H Comer, 120 Carnegie Avenue, Bridgeport CT 066102514
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Thomas Errichetti, Treasurer
- Phone
- (203) 218-4660
- Website
- www.bportlibrary.org
Mission
PROMOTE LITERACY AND PROMOTE USE OF THE BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES
Program accomplishments
- PROGRAMMING MATERIAL & SUPPORT - BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY & OTHER LITERACY EFFORTSExpenses $32,825 · grants $37,546
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
- 52-2382903
- 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
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B117)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $91,368
- Income (IRS master file)
- $50,029
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $50,029 | $39,775 | $91,368 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $27,600 | $44,026 | $81,114 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $38,373 | $30,131 | $97,540 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2008 Officer: George H Comer | December 31, 2008 | ≤ $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 52-2382903).
Questions about THE FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
- What is the EIN of THE FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY INC is 52-2382903.
- Is THE FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to THE FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC 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 BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC 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 BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC 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 THE FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY INC 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 THE FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The 990-N for 2008 names George H Comer.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $50,029, expenses of $39,775 and total assets of $91,368 at year end.
Other nonprofits in BRIDGEPORT
- ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT INC EIN 06-0797841 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CAPITAL PREP CHARTER SCHOOLS NY EIN 83-3596682 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CAPITAL PREP HARBOR SCHOOL INC EIN 47-3525777 · last filed 990 for 2025
- GREAT OAKS CHARTER SCHOOL - BRIDGEPORT INC EIN 47-1159132 · last filed 990 for 2025
- NEW BEGINNINGS FAMILY ACADEMY INC EIN 06-1578214 · last filed 990 for 2025
- PARK CITY PREP CHARTER SCHOOL INC EIN 57-1237388 · last filed 990 for 2025
- ADAM J LEWIS ACADEMY INC EIN 45-3859735 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CAPITAL PREPARATORY SCHOOLS INCORPORATED EIN 43-4669846 · last filed 990 for 2025