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Nonprofit · EIN 02-0224075

RICHARDS FREE LIBRARY

Tax-exempt · NEWPORT, NH 03773

Financials

$908K$733K2023$802K$807K2024$800K$847K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RICHARDS FREE LIBRARY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$800,325$847,234-$46,909$2,928,955$0$2,928,955
December 31, 2024990$802,066$806,808-$4,742$2,975,864$0$2,975,864
December 31, 2023990$907,654$732,955$174,699$2,980,606$0$2,980,606
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$568,689
of which government grants
$381,189
Membership dues
$24,285
Program service revenue
$133,392
Investment income
$84,535
Net income from sales of inventory
$12,399
Other revenue
$13,709

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$407,913
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$459,477
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,250
Occupancy
$73,851
Depreciation
$38,615
Program services (functional)
$737,251
Management and general (functional)
$109,983

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,975,864
Total assets, end of year
$2,928,955
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$2,928,955
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,402,035
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,763,553
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,165,402
Gross receipts
$877,664
Employees
22
Volunteers
40
Year formed
1888
State of legal domicile
NH

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VICKI BRIDGEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GEUNTER HUBERTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MARTHA LOVELYVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BARBARA KVETCOVSKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHAREN URBANCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CALISTA THURLOWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
VICTORIA BURROUGHSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MAKAYLA MERRITTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE LOFTUSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATTHEW BOYLECHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
VICKI BRIDGEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GEUNTER HUBERTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MARTHA LOVELYCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BARBARA KVETCOVSKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TOBIN MENARD 124-524BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHAREN URBANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KATHERINE WOOD 9124-924BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CALISTA THURLOWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
VICTORIA BURROUGHSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MAKAYLA MERRITTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATTHEW BOYLECHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
VICKI BRIDGEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GEUNTER HUBERTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MARTHA LOVELYCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BARBARA KVETCOVSKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TOBIN MENARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHAREN URBANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KATHERINE WOODBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CALISTA THURLOWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
58 N MAIN ST, NEWPORT, NH 03773-1543
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
GUENTER HUBERT, 58 NORTH MAIN STREET, NEWPORT, NH 03773
Signed the 990
GUENTER HUBERT, TREASURER
Phone
(603) 863-3430
Return prepared by
MCSOLEY MCCOY & CO

Mission

THE LIBRARY STRIVES TO ASSIST PEOPLE IN THEIR SEARCH FOR RELIABLE INFORMATION, SELF-EDUCATION, GREATER UNDERSTANDING, AND INTELLECTUAL ENJOYMENT BY PROVIDING A SPECTRUM OF MATERIALS, SERVICES AND PROGRAMS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE LIBRARY STRIVES TO ASSIST PEOPLE IN THEIR SEARCH FOR RELIABLE INFORMATION, SELF-EDUCATION, GREATER UNDERSTANDING, AND INTELLECTUAL ENJOYMENT BY PROVIDING A SPECTRUM OF MATERIALS, SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. THE LIBRARY ALSO PROVIDES SPACE FOR THE GATHERING OF PEOPLE AND IDEAS TO ENRICH THEMSELVES AND THE COMMUNITY. THE LIBRARY ARTS CENTER IS A REGIONAL CULTURAL AND ARTS CENTER, WHERE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS CAN OBSERVE, STUDY AND PARTICIPATE IN THE ARTS. IT HAS SERVED THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1967.
    Expenses $737,251 · revenue $147,101

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

IRS record

EIN
02-0224075
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 (B71Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,928,955
Income (IRS master file)
$877,664

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$800,325$847,234$2,928,955XML
990December 2024$802,066$806,808$2,975,864XML
990December 2023$907,654$732,955$2,980,606XML
990December 2022$686,179$696,951$2,805,907IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 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 02-0224075).

Questions about RICHARDS FREE LIBRARY

What is the EIN of RICHARDS FREE LIBRARY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RICHARDS FREE LIBRARY is 02-0224075.
Is RICHARDS FREE LIBRARY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1951.
Are donations to RICHARDS FREE LIBRARY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RICHARDS FREE LIBRARY 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 RICHARDS FREE 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 RICHARDS FREE LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of RICHARDS FREE LIBRARY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GUENTER HUBERT.
Who are the officers and directors of RICHARDS FREE LIBRARY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does RICHARDS FREE LIBRARY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $800,325, expenses of $847,234 and total assets of $2,928,955 at year end.

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