Nonprofit · EIN 59-6212422
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $281,715 | $166,150 | $115,565 | $851,225 | $0 | $851,225 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $481,606 | $465,953 | $15,653 | $735,660 | $0 | $735,660 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $553,212 | $438,554 | $114,658 | $775,811 | $55,804 | $720,007 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,404
- Membership dues
- $1,865
- Program service revenue
- $203,065
- Investment income
- $68,246
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $6,485
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $80,917
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,150
- Occupancy
- $38,238
- Program services (functional)
- $141,095
- Management and general (functional)
- $25,055
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $735,660
- Total assets, end of year
- $851,225
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $851,225
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $398,706
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $851,225
- Gross receipts
- $281,715
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 473
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA BOYLES | COMMUNITY OU Officer | 15 | $0 |
| LINDA EVJEN | VICE-PRESIDE Officer | 15 | $0 |
| SUE HARMS | ASSISTANT TR Officer | 15 | $0 |
| MARK OLSEN | TRAINING & D Officer | 15 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE OLSON | RECORDING SE Officer | 15 | $0 |
| KEDRIN PURCELL | OPERATIONS C Officer | 15 | $0 |
| DONNA SHOUDY | BOOK SALES C Officer | 15 | $0 |
| ELLEN SMITH | COMMUNICATIO Officer | 15 | $0 |
| JACKIE TRUDEAU | CORRESP. SEC Officer | 15 | $0 |
| BILL WATSON | TREASURER Officer | 15 | $0 |
| JEAN WESTIN-LAGOTIC | PRESIDENT Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA BOYLES | CHAIR, COMMU Officer | 10 | $0 |
| LINDA EVJEN | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 10 | $0 |
| SUE HARMS | ASSISTANT TR Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MARK OLSON | CHAIR, TRAIN Officer | 10 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE OLSON | RECORDING SE Officer | 10 | $0 |
| KEDRIN PURCELL | CHAIR, OPERA Officer | 10 | $0 |
| DONNA SHOUDY | CHAIR, BOOK Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ELLEN SMITH | CHAIR, COMMU Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JACKIE TRUDEAU | CORRESPONDIN Officer | 10 | $0 |
| WILLIAM WATSON | TREASURER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JEAN WESTIN-LAGOTIC | PRESIDENT Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA BOYLES | OUTREACH CHA Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| MARK OLSON | TRAINING/DEV Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KEDRIN PURCELL | OPERATIONS C Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DONNA SHOUDY | BOOK SALE CH Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ELLEN SMITH | COMMUNICATIO Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LINDA EVJEN | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 3 | $0 |
| SUE HARMS | ASSISTANT TR Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE OLSON | RECORDING SE Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JACKIE TRUDEAU | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM WATSON | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JEAN WESTIN-LAGOTIC | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 430 N MAIN STREET, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601-3351
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BILL WATSON, 430 N MAIN ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
- Signed the 990
- BILL WATSON, TREASURER
- Phone
- (352) 337-0246
- Website
- WWW.FOLACLD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SEXTON & SCHNOLL
Mission
PROMOTE READING AND LITERATURE.
Program accomplishments
- ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE COUNTY LIBRARY AND ENCOURAGES READING AND LITERACY IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES.Expenses $141,095 · grants $80,917
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 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-6212422
- 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
- 1975
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B70I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $851,225
- Income (IRS master file)
- $281,715
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $281,715 | $166,150 | $851,225 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $481,606 | $465,953 | $735,660 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $553,212 | $438,554 | $775,811 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $348,096 | $261,448 | $782,608 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | 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 59-6212422).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY is 59-6212422.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE 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 LIBRARY 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 LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names BILL WATSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $281,715, expenses of $166,150 and total assets of $851,225 at year end.
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