Nonprofit · EIN 94-2789687
FRIENDS OF CHERRY VALLEY LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · PETALUMA, CA 94952
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $41,290 | $48,094 | -$6,804 | $65,293 | $320 | $64,973 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $34,728 | $40,476 | -$5,748 | $71,777 | – | $71,777 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $42,537 | $39,333 | $3,204 | $77,894 | $369 | $77,525 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $40,249
- Investment income
- $1,041
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $22,682
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $875
- Other expenses
- $24,537
- Program services (functional)
- $46,619
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $71,777
- Total assets, end of year
- $65,293
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $320
- Net assets, end of year
- $64,973
- Cash, savings and investments
- $64,794
- Gross receipts
- $41,290
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH SEITCHIK SEBASTIAN | CO-CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| NINA GRUENER | CO-CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| SARAH RAINEY | LIBRARIAN | 40 | $0 |
| EMILY VACCARO | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH SEITCHICK SEBASTIAN | CHAIR | 3 | $0 |
| NINA GRUENER | VICE-CHAIR | 3 | $0 |
| SARAH RAINEY | LIBRARIAN | 40 | $0 |
| EMILY VACCARO | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH SEITCHICK SEBASTIAN | CO-DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| NINA GRUENER | CO-DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| DIDES URRUTIA | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY VACCARO | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1001 CHERRY ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2065
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- 1001 Cherry Street, Petaluma CA 94952
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- Krista Fotou, 127 Upham Street, Petaluma CA 94952
- Signed the 990-EZ
- SARAH SEITCHICK SEBASTIAN, CO-DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (707) 778-4740
- Return prepared by
- BALDWIN MCGAUGHEY & CO LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2789687 or by the name FRIENDS OF CHERRY VALLEY LIBRARY.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO SUPPORT AND MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF THE CHERRY VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARY AND ITS SERVICES.
Program accomplishments
- THE CHERRY VALLEY SCHOOL BECAME A CHARTER SCHOOL IN THE LATE 1990'S; AND ALTHOUGH STILL A PART OF PETALUMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, DOES NOT RECEIVE THE FUNDING THAT IT DID AT ONE TIME. THE FRIENDS OF CHERRY VALLEY LIBRARY'S BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT HAS BEEN TO PAY PART OF THE LIBRARIAN'S SALARY TO ALLOW FOR FULL-TIME SERVICES, TO PURCHASE BOOKS, AND TO PROVIDE LITERARY EVENTS AND SUPPLIES.By having a full-time librarian the library is able to stay open all day when school is in session, from 8 until 3:30. This allows a place for children and families to gather before and after school, as well as a place for children during their lunch and recess breaks. Each classroom has a scheduled weekly visit to the library. Teachers use the library to support their curriculum and classroom activities. The librarian teaches a book club elective class to the 6-8 grade children. The FCVL has a relationship with Sonoma State University's credentialed program and student teachers allowing use of library to support their education. The Library houses approximately 11,000 books, and for the last few years, book purchases have been made available solely through the FCVL contributions as there is no federal or state funding.FCVL serves Cherry Valley, a K-8 school, with 420 students plus staff members as well as the on-site preschool community of 20 children. All families are also welcome full use of the library. The Library is supported by family and extended family, providing approximately 50 hours per week of volunteer hours.Expenses $46,619
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-2789687
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $65,293
- Income (IRS master file)
- $41,290
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $41,290 | $48,094 | $65,293 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $34,728 | $40,476 | $71,777 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $42,537 | $39,333 | $77,894 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: Krista Fotou | June 30, 2011 | ≤ $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 94-2789687).
Questions about FRIENDS OF CHERRY VALLEY LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF CHERRY VALLEY LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF CHERRY VALLEY LIBRARY is 94-2789687.
- Is FRIENDS OF CHERRY VALLEY LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF CHERRY VALLEY LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF CHERRY VALLEY LIBRARY file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF CHERRY VALLEY LIBRARY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF CHERRY VALLEY LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF CHERRY VALLEY LIBRARY?
- The 990-N for 2010 names Krista Fotou.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF CHERRY VALLEY LIBRARY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF CHERRY VALLEY LIBRARY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $41,290, expenses of $48,094 and total assets of $65,293 at year end.
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