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Nonprofit · EIN 54-2165159

FRIENDS OF THE BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY

Tax-exempt · BRISTOL, CT 06010

Financials

$50K$41K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$50,427$40,965$9,462$68,909–$68,909
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$35,596
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$269
Net income from sales of inventory
$14,562

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$40,965
Program services (functional)
$36,634

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$59,447
Total assets, end of year
$68,909
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$68,909
Cash, savings and investments
$68,909
Gross receipts
$50,520

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROSEANN CHATFIELDPRESIDENT15$0
SHEILA KOUGHANSALES CHAIR15$0
LIZ BORAJKIEWICZTREASURER15$0
MARIE BAPTISTHOSPITALITY CHAIR12$0
DONNA FANELLISECRETARY2$0
HOLLY BUCHARDPUBLICITY CHAIR5$0
DIANE BOUTINVOLUNTEER CHAIR2$0
PINA MARKOVICHVOLUNTEER CHAIR2.5$0
MARY JANE MAMEDMEMBERSHIP1$0
NANCY FANDOZZISPONSORSHIP4.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5 HIGH ST, BRISTOL, CT 06010-5820
In care of
% ROSE ANN CHATFIELD
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
5 High Street, Bristol CT 06010
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Rose Ann Chatfield, 5 High Street, Bristol CT 06010
Signed the 990-EZ
ROSE ANN CHATFIELD, PRESIDENT
Phone
(860) 378-7769
Return prepared by
Johanna Furgalack CPA LLC

Mission

THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY PROVIDE PROGRAMS EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT FOR THE BRISTOL CT PUBLIC LIBRARY THAT IS NOT PROVIDED BY THE CITY BUDGET. THE DIRECTOR ESTIMATES THAT VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE 1592 HOURS OF SERVICE

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Support an Author to speak to public
    Expenses $36,541
  • Book Sale to Support Library Programming
    Expenses $93

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for FRIENDS OF THE BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
54-2165159
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
2005
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B110)
Assets (IRS master file)
$68,909
Income (IRS master file)
$50,520

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$50,427$40,965$68,909XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Rose Ann Chatfield
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Rose Ann Chatfield
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Rose Ann Chatfield
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Rose Ann Chatfield
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Rose Ann Chatfield
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 54-2165159).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY is 54-2165159.
Is FRIENDS OF THE BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE BRISTOL 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 FRIENDS OF THE BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY 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 BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY 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 BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY?
The 990-N for 2023 names Rose Ann Chatfield.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $50,427, expenses of $40,965 and total assets of $68,909 at year end.

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