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Nonprofit · EIN 82-1525939

FRIENDS OF THE WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY

Tax-exempt · WINTHROP, WA 98862

Financials

$72K$136K2023$46K$58K2024$34K$33K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$33,855$32,985$870$214,700$5$214,695
December 31, 2024990-EZ$46,480$58,292-$11,812$213,825$0$213,825
December 31, 2023990-EZ$71,978$135,980-$64,002$225,637$0$225,637
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$29,839
Investment income
$5,015
Net income from sales of inventory
-$999

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,045
Occupancy
$15
Printing, publications and postage
$836
Other expenses
$30,089
Program services (functional)
$32,985

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$213,825
Total assets, end of year
$214,700
Total liabilities, end of year
$5
Net assets, end of year
$214,695
Cash, savings and investments
$214,700
Gross receipts
$34,908

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Barth MerrillTreasurer3$0
Craig SeasholesSecretary6$0
Margo Peterson-AspholmChair6$0
Courtney AberVice-Chair6$0
Rick RottenDirector3$0
Catrin BarberSecretary3$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Barth MerrillTreasurer3$0
Craig SeasholesSecretary6$0
Jen HoustonDirector3$0
Kate RichmondSecretary3$0
Monica GaleuciaDirector3$0
Margo Peterson-AspholmChair6$0
Courtney AberVice-Chair6$0
Rick RottenDirector3$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Barth MerrillTreasurer3$0
Matt HinckleySecretary3$0
Craig SeasholesChair10$0
Duana KolouskovaDirector3$0
Jen HoustonDirector3$0
Kate RichmondDirector3$0
Courtney AberDirector3$0
Monica GaleuciaDirector3$0
Margo Peterson-AspholmDirector3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 592, WINTHROP, WA 98862-0592
In care of
% BARTH MERRILL
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
25 SAGE CANYON RD, WINTHROP WA 98862
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Barth Merrill, 25 SAGE CANYON RD, WINTHROP WA 98862
Signed the 990-EZ
BARTH MERRILL, Treasurer
Phone
(425) 830-7200
Return prepared by
Carol Fisher CPA PLLC

Mission

Provides a vital community resource.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Provides, promotes, & supports a vital community resource through access to book, audiobook, movie, etc rentals at no charge. Gives access to WiFi, childrens activities, etc.
    Expenses $32,985

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
82-1525939
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
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B70)
Assets (IRS master file)
$214,700
Income (IRS master file)
$34,908

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Barth Merrill
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2025$33,855$32,985$214,700IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$46,480$58,292$213,825XML
990-EZDecember 2023$71,978$135,980$225,637XML
990December 2022$660,129$6,325,046$289,638IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: Board of Directors FOWL
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 82-1525939).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY is 82-1525939.
Is FRIENDS OF THE WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE WINTHROP 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 FRIENDS OF THE WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY?
The 990-N for 2025 names Barth Merrill.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $33,855, expenses of $32,985 and total assets of $214,700 at year end.

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