Nonprofit · EIN 74-2961296
FRIENDS OF THE BULVERDE AREA RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT
Tax-exempt · BULVERDE, TX 78163
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $32,696 | $18,818 | $13,878 | $60,234 | $2,044 | $58,190 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $39,993 | $35,413 | $4,580 | $44,744 | $432 | $44,312 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $43,515 | $46,281 | -$2,766 | $40,092 | $360 | $39,732 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $26,692
- Membership dues
- $2,852
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $170
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,969
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $13
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,852
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,885
- Other expenses
- $6,081
- Program services (functional)
- $14,781
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $44,744
- Total assets, end of year
- $60,234
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,044
- Net assets, end of year
- $58,190
- Cash, savings and investments
- $51,070
- Gross receipts
- $49,955
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE KRATZ | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| TONYA JACOBS | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| CATHY REID | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| JOSEPH WALSH - Resigned May 2026 | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| JODI PEREZ | CO-TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| ATHENA HOUGHTALING | COMMITTEES CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| DALE PILLOW - Elected June 2026 | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| JOE DIPASQUALE | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
| BETH JONES | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY LU ZELLERS | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DiPASQUALE | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.19 | $0 |
| CATHY REID | SECRETARY | 3.17 | $0 |
| SUZANNE KRATZ | TREASURER | 5.41 | $0 |
| JODI PEREZ | CO-TREASURER | 2.29 | $0 |
| ATHENA HOUGHTALING | COMMITTEES CHAIR | 1.37 | $0 |
| BETTY JO ENGLEMAN - RESIGNED JAN | SECRETARY | 0.5 | $0 |
| ERIC HENCHAL - RESIGNED AUG | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 0.4 | $0 |
| BETH JONES - ELECTED SEPT | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1.63 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY LU ZELLERS | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| DEB HALSTEAD | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| SUZANNE KRATZ | TREASURER | 6 | $0 |
| ANNE-MARIE KIMBELL | CO-SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| JOELLEN TOWERY | CO-SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| ATHENA HOUGHTALING | DIRECTOROFCO | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN SHAPIRO | DIRECTER AT | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 131 BULVERDE CROSSING RD, BULVERDE, TX 78163-6227
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Dale Pillow, Treasurer
- Phone
- (830) 438-4864
Mission
The mission of the Friends of the Bulverde Area Rural Library District is to promote public use of the Mammen Family Public Library; to develop appreciation of its value as a cultural and educational asset to the community; to supplement library services and materials beyond the library's normal operating budget; and to encourage the extension and improvement of its services. The corporation also supplements the library's mission to provide an environment that inspires a life-long love of learning with programs and activities that make available educational and cultural opportunities not normally accessible to members of the community.
Program accomplishments
- Funds were given to the Bulverde Area Rural Library for the purchase of digital resources, in support of the Library Summer Reading Program and the annual Literary Festival, and to the Library Director's Discretionary Fund.Expenses $10,852 · grants $10,852
- Purchase and installation of a metal flag on front of library to honor veterans; hosted a Holiday Tea for Members and the community; hosted an Annual Meeting and Brunch; hosted a 25th Anniversary Celebration; maintained the library butterfly garden; hosted Staff meeting lunches; and presented staff appreciation gifts at the December Library Staff meeting.Expenses $3,929
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
- 74-2961296
- 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
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $60,234
- Income (IRS master file)
- $49,955
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $32,696 | $18,818 | $60,234 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $39,993 | $35,413 | $44,744 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $43,515 | $46,281 | $40,092 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 74-2961296).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE BULVERDE AREA RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE BULVERDE AREA RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE BULVERDE AREA RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT is 74-2961296.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE BULVERDE AREA RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE BULVERDE AREA RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE BULVERDE AREA RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE BULVERDE AREA RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT 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 FRIENDS OF THE BULVERDE AREA RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT 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 FRIENDS OF THE BULVERDE AREA RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE BULVERDE AREA RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $32,696, expenses of $18,818 and total assets of $60,234 at year end.
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