Nonprofit · EIN 74-1478092
ALPINE PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF ALPINE BREWSTER COUNTY TEXAS
Tax-exempt · ALPINE, TX 79830
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $421,341 | $336,266 | $85,075 | $2,874,118 | $539 | $2,873,579 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $696,893 | $343,331 | $353,562 | $2,795,430 | $7,023 | $2,788,407 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $343,995
- of which government grants
- $128,688
- Program service revenue
- $34,920
- Investment income
- $4,589
- Net income from fundraising events
- $37,837
- Other revenue
- $37,837
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $36,212
- Other salaries and wages
- $134,121
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $182,942
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,100
- Occupancy
- $18,376
- Depreciation
- $62,131
- Program services (functional)
- $265,190
- Management and general (functional)
- $41,791
- Fundraising (functional)
- $29,285
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,795,430
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,874,118
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $539
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,873,579
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,605,510
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,730,176
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $143,403
- Gross receipts
- $421,341
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1949
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Wetterauer | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $36,212 |
| Greg Henington | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Maggie Bootman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ralph Gruebel | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Bryant | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Judy Bowers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susie Celaya | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marilyn Gruebel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Isabel Jones | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Betsy Evans | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kay Tscheyka | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Betsy Helesic | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Martin Sandate | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Reagan Stone | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Bennett | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Wetterauer | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $42,000 |
| Kathy Donnell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ralph Gruebel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Bryant | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Judy Bowers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jaime Escuder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Pallanez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Isabel Jones | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Betsy Evans | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ellen Ruggia | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Martin Sandate | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Ruggia | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Bennett | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Henington | Director Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 805 W AVENUE E, ALPINE, TX 79830-5900
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Don Wetterauer, 805 W Ave E, Alpine, TX 79830
- Signed the 990
- Kay Tscheyka, President
- Phone
- (432) 837-2621
- Website
- alpinepubliclibrary.org
- Return prepared by
- GIBSON RUDDOCK PATTERSON LLC
Mission
THE ALPINE PUBLIC LIBRARY CONNECTS OUR DIVERSE AND GEOGRAPHICALLY REMOTE COMMUNITIES WITH INFORMATION RESOURCES TO ENCOURAGE LITERACY AND PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING.
Program accomplishments
- The Alpine Public Library works to build community, encourage literacy, and promote lifelong learning. We endeavor to create and maintain a welcoming facility with relevant and enriching resources that connect our diverse and geographically remote area to the world. The Alpine Public Library envisions a future in which individuals and families are engaged, lifelong learners. To that end, the library provides access to a variety of recreational and educational reading materials, in print and electronic formats, to residents of Brewster County and the entire Big Bend area of West Texas. Services include free use of public computers, free WiFi internet access, hotspots, copies, scans, faxes, and Notary Public. A primary focus is on educational opportunities for all ages. We begin with Toddler Time for infants, International Story Time with an orphanage Northern Mexico, and a variety of S.T.E.A.M. learning activities for older kids. Our adult education opportunities include classes for computer literacy, citizenship, English as a Second Language, High School Equivalency, Spanish, and TOEFL. We currently have about 70 adult education students and the program is growing. 6,400 hours of service were provided by volunteers.Expenses $265,190 · revenue $34,920
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
- 74-1478092
- 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
- 1951
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B71I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,874,118
- Income (IRS master file)
- $421,341
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $421,341 | $336,266 | $2,874,118 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $696,893 | $343,331 | $2,795,430 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $472,762 | $318,092 | $2,435,997 | 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 74-1478092).
Questions about ALPINE PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF ALPINE BREWSTER COUNTY TEXAS
- What is the EIN of ALPINE PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF ALPINE BREWSTER COUNTY TEXAS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALPINE PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF ALPINE BREWSTER COUNTY TEXAS is 74-1478092.
- Is ALPINE PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF ALPINE BREWSTER COUNTY TEXAS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1951.
- Are donations to ALPINE PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF ALPINE BREWSTER COUNTY TEXAS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALPINE PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF ALPINE BREWSTER COUNTY TEXAS 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 ALPINE PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF ALPINE BREWSTER COUNTY TEXAS 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 ALPINE PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF ALPINE BREWSTER COUNTY TEXAS 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 ALPINE PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF ALPINE BREWSTER COUNTY TEXAS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Don Wetterauer.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALPINE PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF ALPINE BREWSTER COUNTY TEXAS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $36,212 (Don Wetterauer, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does ALPINE PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF ALPINE BREWSTER COUNTY TEXAS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $421,341, expenses of $336,266 and total assets of $2,874,118 at year end.
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