Nonprofit · EIN 56-6095455
FRIENDS OF THE HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
Tax-exempt · HENDERSONVLLE, NC 28793
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $346,588 | $441,952 | -$95,364 | $948,340 | $9,731 | $938,609 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $292,867 | $169,777 | $123,090 | $1,045,114 | $10,993 | $1,034,121 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $166,960
- Membership dues
- $6,970
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,802
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,844
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $175,826
- Other revenue
- $175,826
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $359,998
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,220
- Occupancy
- $11,575
- Depreciation
- $18,112
- Program services (functional)
- $426,589
- Management and general (functional)
- $15,068
- Fundraising (functional)
- $295
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,045,114
- Total assets, end of year
- $948,340
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,731
- Net assets, end of year
- $938,609
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $535,204
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $829,228
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $109,381
- Gross receipts
- $366,905
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 72
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILTON BUTTERWORTH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD THOMPSON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA BROWN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JANE BAIRD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BILL RAMSEY | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JANET LUTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LISA PLEGGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BRENDA TITUS | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ANN FITZSIMONS | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILL RAMSEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HERB HUMPHRIES | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA BROWN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JANE BAIRD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CARLA THOMPSON | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JANET LUTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BRAD THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LISA PLEGGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DONNA HUMPHRIES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2317, HENDERSONVLLE, NC 28793-2317
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MILTON BUTTERWORTH, PO BOX 2317, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28793
- Signed the 990
- JANE BAIRD, TREASURER
- Phone
- (828) 513-5115
- Website
- WWW.FRIENDSOFTHEHCPL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CARL E SHAW CPA PLLC
Mission
TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Program accomplishments
- THE FRIENDS SPONSORS CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDES SUMMER READING PROGRAMS, AUTHOR PANELS, NUMEROUS MUSICAL,EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, THE FRIENDS PURCHASES NEEDED MATERIALS SUCH AS FURNITURE, BOOKS, DIGITAL TITLES, DVDS, PRIZES AND SUPPLIES FOR THE VARIOUS BRANCHES.Expenses $426,589 · grants $359,998
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-6095455
- 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
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $948,340
- Income (IRS master file)
- $366,905
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $346,588 | $441,952 | $948,340 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $292,867 | $169,777 | $1,045,114 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $275,257 | $241,618 | $912,393 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 56-6095455).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY INC is 56-6095455.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE HENDERSON COUNTY 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 FRIENDS OF THE HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC 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 FRIENDS OF THE HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MILTON BUTTERWORTH.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $346,588, expenses of $441,952 and total assets of $948,340 at year end.
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