Nonprofit · EIN 59-2696714
FRIENDS OF THE TARPON SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
Tax-exempt · TARPON SPGS, FL 34688
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $312,837 | $98,038 | $214,799 | $827,519 | $1,272 | $826,247 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $45,585 | $48,823 | -$3,238 | $612,747 | $1,299 | $611,448 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $266,345
- Program service revenue
- $615
- Investment income
- $37,446
- Net rental income
- -$8,332
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $23,607
- Net income from fundraising events
- $15,053
- Other revenue
- $8,431
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $87,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,400
- Program services (functional)
- $88,957
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,591
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,490
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $612,747
- Total assets, end of year
- $827,519
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,272
- Net assets, end of year
- $826,247
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $133,227
- Publicly traded securities
- $437,066
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $826,247
- Gross receipts
- $426,808
- Employees
- 0
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYLLIS CONNOLLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NEILA O'NEILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA GRADUAL | 2ND VICE PRE Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID GREUBEL | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHERRI PATTERSON | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLINE STENTO | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA WELLS | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEILA O'NEILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOLORES WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE TODD EISNER | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA GRADUAL | 2ND VICE PRE Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHERRY ORR | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHERRI PATTERSON | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLINE STENTO | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2113, TARPON SPGS, FL 34688-2113
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHERRI PATTERSON, PO BOX 2113, TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34688
- Signed the 990
- SHERRI PATTERSON, TREASURER
- Phone
- (727) 942-7105
- Return prepared by
- JONES & COMPANY CPAS PA
Mission
THIS ORGANIZATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT AWARENESS OF AND PROGRAMS FOR THE TARPON SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY IN TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA.
Program accomplishments
- ADULT PROGRAMS: FUNDING FOR SPEAKERS, INSTRUCTORS AND MATERIALS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THE LIBRARY OFFERS TO SENIOR CITIZENS.Expenses $1,957 · revenue $615
- TARPON SPRINGS LIBRARY GRANTS: DIRECT SUPPORT OF LITERACY PROGRAMS OFFERED BY TARPON SPRINGS LIBRARY.
- BUSINESS CENTER: PROVIDE SIGHT COURSES, REFERENCE MATERIALS, ONLINE DATA BASES, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIALS USED TO INVEST, DEVELOP, MARKET AND IMPROVE AREA BUSINESSES OFFERED AT THE TARPON SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY. ALSO PROVIDE REFERENCE MATERIALS FOR INVESTORS.Expenses $87,000 · grants $87,000
- YOUTH PROGRAMS & SCHOLARSHIPS: ACTIVITIES TO BRING CHILDREN INTO THE LIBRARY AND TO PROMOTE LITERACY AND CULTURAL EXPANSION. SOME SPECIFIC EXAMPLES ARE BOOKS FOR DISTRIBUTION AT THE TOWN HOLIDAY PARADE, CRATE ITEMS FOR TEEN EVENTS, FEES FOR THEATRICAL PRESENTATIONS. ALSO, TARPON SPRINGS AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPETE FOR SCHOLASTIC RECOGNITION AND SCHOLARSHIPS PRESENTED BY THE TARPON SPRINGS LIBRARY. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION: THE FRIENDS FUND HALF OF THE COST OF RECOGNITION OF VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE WORKED IN EITHER THE LIBRARY OR FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY EVENTS OR ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. EXPENSES INCLUDE REFRESHMENTS AND SMALL GIFTS.
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
- 59-2696714
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $827,519
- Income (IRS master file)
- $426,808
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $312,837 | $98,038 | $827,519 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $45,585 | $48,823 | $612,747 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $13,615 | $29,019 | $615,985 | 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 59-2696714).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE TARPON SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE TARPON SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE TARPON SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY INC is 59-2696714.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE TARPON SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE TARPON SPRINGS 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 TARPON SPRINGS 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 TARPON SPRINGS 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 TARPON SPRINGS 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 TARPON SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SHERRI PATTERSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE TARPON SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE TARPON SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $312,837, expenses of $98,038 and total assets of $827,519 at year end.
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