Nonprofit · EIN 74-2434647
THE FRIENDS OF THE STERLING PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
Tax-exempt · STERLING, CO 80751
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $12,091 | $11,821 | $270 | $127,919 | $0 | $127,919 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $13,247 | $15,355 | -$2,108 | $127,649 | $0 | $127,649 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $11,986 | $6,825 | $5,161 | $129,757 | $0 | $129,757 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,122
- Membership dues
- $1,900
- Investment income
- $3,372
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,625
- Other revenue
- $72
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $11,144
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $307
- Other expenses
- $370
- Program services (functional)
- $11,144
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $127,649
- Total assets, end of year
- $127,919
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $127,919
- Cash, savings and investments
- $127,919
- Gross receipts
- $12,805
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON HUGGINS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| SHEILA ROTH JR | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| SADIE FRITZLER | SECRETARY | 6 | $0 |
| DIANA BRUNGARDT | VICEPRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| JULIE SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| NENA RUSSELL | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| GENE RUSSELL | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| DEBRA LAUER | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| ALLISON KENNEDY | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| VICKY ADNEY | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| DEBBIE VEDSTED | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 |
| SANDY VANDUSEN | OFFICER | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON HUGGINS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| SHEILA ROTH Jr | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| SADIE FRITZLER | SECRETARY | 6 | $0 |
| DIANA BRUNGARDT | VICEPRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| JULIE SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| NENA RUSSELL | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| GENE RUSSELL | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| DEBRA LAUER | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| ALLISON KENNEDY | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| VICKY ADNEY | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| DEBBIE VEDSTED | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 |
| SANDY VANDUSEN | OFFICER | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON HIGGINS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| SHEILA ROTH | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| GLENDA CONLEY | SECRETARY | 6 | $0 |
| DIANA BRUNGARDT | VICEPRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| JULIE SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| NENA RUSSELL | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| DAVE CONLEY | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| DEBRA LAUER | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| ALLISON KENNEDY | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| JACKIE REYNOLDS | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1535, STERLING, CO 80751-1535
- In care of
- % GENE RUSSELL
- Signed the 990-EZ
- GENE RUSSELL, TREASURER
- Phone
- (970) 522-5980
- Return prepared by
- Mitchell Tax Services LLC
Mission
PUBLIC LIBRARY SUPPORT
Program accomplishments
- HAS MEMBERSHIP DRIVES, BOOK SALES, AUCTION, AND OTHER FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES AT THE PUBLOIC LIBRARY, ALL RESIDENTS (9000) IN STERLING CO.Expenses $11,144 · grants $9,362
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2434647
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $127,919
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,805
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $12,091 | $11,821 | $127,919 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $13,247 | $15,355 | $127,649 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $11,986 | $6,825 | $129,757 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 74-2434647).
Questions about THE FRIENDS OF THE STERLING PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
- What is the EIN of THE FRIENDS OF THE STERLING PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FRIENDS OF THE STERLING PUBLIC LIBRARY INC is 74-2434647.
- Is THE FRIENDS OF THE STERLING PUBLIC LIBRARY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to THE FRIENDS OF THE STERLING PUBLIC LIBRARY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE FRIENDS OF THE STERLING PUBLIC LIBRARY INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of THE FRIENDS OF THE STERLING PUBLIC LIBRARY INC 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 THE FRIENDS OF THE STERLING PUBLIC LIBRARY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE FRIENDS OF THE STERLING PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE FRIENDS OF THE STERLING PUBLIC LIBRARY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,091, expenses of $11,821 and total assets of $127,919 at year end.
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