Nonprofit · EIN 59-2004980
FRIENDS OF THE BOCA RATON PUBLIC
Tax-exempt · BOCA RATON, FL 33432
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $120,349 | $119,165 | $1,184 | $213,061 | $0 | $213,061 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $101,986 | $108,616 | -$6,630 | $219,113 | $7,236 | $211,877 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $119,200 | $102,808 | $16,392 | $222,592 | $4,085 | $218,507 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $26,105
- Program service revenue
- $9,137
- Investment income
- $75
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $84,829
- Other revenue
- $203
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $11,882
- Occupancy
- $2,636
- Printing, publications and postage
- $641
- Other expenses
- $104,006
- Program services (functional)
- $66,553
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $219,113
- Total assets, end of year
- $213,061
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $213,061
- Cash, savings and investments
- $213,061
- Gross receipts
- $127,784
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Bloom | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Tracy Wasserman | President | 1 | $0 |
| Marilyn Spechler | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Victor Martinez | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Joanne Toulantis | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Patricia Moran | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Alexis Johnson | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Farah Nerette | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Marian Nease | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Reilly | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Bloom | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Tracy Wasserman | President | 1 | $0 |
| Marilyn Spechler | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Victor Martinez | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Joanne Toulantis | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Manjuneth Pendakur | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Patricia Moran | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Alexis Johnson | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Ilena Alvarez | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Farah Nerette | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Marian Nease | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Mohan | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Reilly | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Bloom | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Tracy Wasserman | President | 1 | $0 |
| Marilyn Spechler | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Victor Martinez | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Joanne Toulantis | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Manjuneth Pendakur | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Patricia Moran | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Alexis Johnson | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Ilena Alvarez | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Farah Nerette | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Marian Nease | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Mohan | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Heather Ronan | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 400 NW BOCA RATON BLVD, BOCA RATON, FL 33432-0000
- In care of
- % ALEXIS JOHNSON
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ALEXIS JOHNSON, Treasurer
- Phone
- (716) 440-5525
- Website
- Bocalibraryfriends.org
- Return prepared by
- Quantum Financial Advisors PA
Mission
See Schedule O
Program accomplishments
- Programs for Adults: Thursday Night Speaker Series; Indie Author Day; Make a Mix Program, ESOL and Citizenship workshops; Sunday Matinee Music Series; Cultural Performance.Expenses $8,967
- Summer Reading Services Summer Reading kickoff party; purchased tote bags, enrollment books, reading rewards and t-shirts; various special programs throughout season.Expenses $13,667
- Other Library support Purchase of Hotspots; Purchase of Hoopla subscription; Holiday Parade float; various book giveaways; Little Free Library books.Expenses $22,402
- Other program servicesExpenses $21,517
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-2004980
- 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
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B117)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $213,061
- Income (IRS master file)
- $127,784
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $120,349 | $119,165 | $213,061 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $101,986 | $108,616 | $219,113 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $119,200 | $102,808 | $222,592 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 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 59-2004980).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE BOCA RATON PUBLIC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE BOCA RATON PUBLIC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE BOCA RATON PUBLIC is 59-2004980.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE BOCA RATON PUBLIC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE BOCA RATON PUBLIC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE BOCA RATON PUBLIC 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 BOCA RATON PUBLIC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE BOCA RATON PUBLIC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE BOCA RATON PUBLIC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE BOCA RATON PUBLIC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $120,349, expenses of $119,165 and total assets of $213,061 at year end.
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