Nonprofit · EIN 71-6014161
FORT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,832,843 | $4,235,731 | -$402,888 | $12,639,956 | $1,756,082 | $10,883,874 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,994,596 | $4,456,620 | -$462,024 | $13,257,035 | $1,970,273 | $11,286,762 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $14,262,833 | $4,009,330 | $10,253,503 | $13,993,318 | $2,244,532 | $11,748,786 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $150,766
- of which government grants
- $144,972
- Program service revenue
- $3,559,303
- Investment income
- $16,613
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $88,323
- Other revenue
- $106,161
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,042,093
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,632,603
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $412,603
- Travel
- $5,969
- Depreciation
- $469,734
- Program services (functional)
- $4,235,731
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,257,035
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,639,956
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,756,082
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,883,874
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,392,538
- Publicly traded securities
- $325,499
- Gross receipts
- $3,866,664
- Employees
- 96
- Year formed
- 1892
- State of legal domicile
- AR
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYLER ARMSTRONG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY HARTWIG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER HOOKS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SANDI SANDERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MADELINE MARTINEZ SANTIAGO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY SKYPALA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY WANN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYLER ARMSTRONG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY HARTWIG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER HOOKS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MADELINE MARTINEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LIZZIE SINCLAIR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMY SKYPALA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY WANN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYLER ARMSTRONG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY HARTWIG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER HOOKS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MADELINE MARTINEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LIZZIE SINCLAIR | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANDY SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY WANN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3201 ROGERS AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72903-2953
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- AMY SKYPALA, 2000 SOUTH 66TH, FORT SMITH, AR 72903
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER GOODSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (479) 783-0229
- Website
- WWW.FORTSMITHLIBRARY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PRZ CPAS & ADVISORS
Mission
TO PROVIDE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACCESS TO INFORMATION INCLUDING HIGH INTEREST/HIGH DEMAND BOOKS, MULTIMEDIA MATERIALS, PROGRAMS, EXHIBITS, AND ON-LINE RESOURCES TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING, CULTURAL ENRICHMENT AND INTELLECTUAL STIMULATION.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LIBRARY SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS.Expenses $4,235,731
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 | 990 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
- 71-6014161
- 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
- 1959
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B71Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,639,956
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,866,664
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,832,843 | $4,235,731 | $12,639,956 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,994,596 | $4,456,620 | $13,257,035 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $14,262,833 | $4,009,330 | $13,993,318 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,589,035 | $3,371,965 | $3,548,274 | 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 71-6014161).
Questions about FORT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of FORT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FORT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY is 71-6014161.
- Is FORT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1959.
- Are donations to FORT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FORT SMITH 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 FORT SMITH 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 FORT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FORT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AMY SKYPALA.
- Who are the officers and directors of FORT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FORT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,832,843, expenses of $4,235,731 and total assets of $12,639,956 at year end.
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