Nonprofit · EIN 04-2608078
FRIENDS OF THE NEEDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
Tax-exempt · NEEDHAM, MA 02494
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $107,606 | $82,314 | $25,292 | $174,543 | – | $174,543 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $105,436 | $98,700 | $6,736 | $148,642 | – | $148,642 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $19,317
- Program service revenue
- $83,324
- Investment income
- $4,965
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,000
- Other expenses
- $80,314
- Program services (functional)
- $63,505
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $148,642
- Total assets, end of year
- $174,543
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $174,543
- Cash, savings and investments
- $165,034
- Gross receipts
- $107,606
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN CHERN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN LECHNER | CORRES. SECR | 2 | $0 |
| LOIS BACON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| BRUCE BARNETT | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| PAUL CHERN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| ANN DER MARDEROSIAN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| MARGARET PANTRIDGE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| ERNA PLACE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| LINDA NOVAK | RECORDING SE | 0 | $0 |
| LYNN MCCLELLAND | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| GAIL HEDGES | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| JAY FIALKOV | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| RICK FLECK | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| SARAH MYCEK | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER QUINN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUE KESNER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| DEVRA BAILIN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| ERLENE ROSOWSKY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| FAITH CHANDLER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| MIRIAM ROVNER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| SIMONE SCOTT-WALKER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| JAN BOWEN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN DEMAYO | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| MEGAN MISTRY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN CHERN | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN LECHNER | CORRES. SECR | 2 | $0 |
| LOIS BACON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| BRUCE BARNETT | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| PAUL CHERN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| ANN DER MARDEROSIAN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| MARGARET PANTRIDGE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| JAN BOWEN | RECORDING SE | 0 | $0 |
| ERNA PLACE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| LINDA NOVAK | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| LYNN MCCLELLAND | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| GAIL HEDGES | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| JAY FIALKOV | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| RICK FLECK | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| SARAH MYCEK | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER QUINN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| SUE KESNER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| DEVRA BAILIN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| ERLENE ROSOWSKY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| FAITH CHANDLER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| MIRIAM ROVNER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| SIMONE SCOTT-WALKER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1139 HIGHLAND AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-3268
- Signed the 990-EZ
- KATHLEEN DEMAYO, TREASURER
- Phone
- (781) 455-7559
- Website
- FRIENDSNEEDHAMLIBRARY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LEE YEE & COMPANY PC
Mission
THE FRIENDS OF THE NEEDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT WHOSE PURPOSE LIES IN ADVANCING THE GOALS AND ENRICHING THE RESOURCES OF THE NEEDHAM FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY. THE FRIENDS SUPPORT FOR THE LIBRARY INCLUDES SUPPLEMENTING THE TOWNS BUDGET FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND MUSEUM PASSES, AS WELL AS PLANNING AND SUPPORTING VARIOUS PROGRAMS OF ENRICHMENT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
Program accomplishments
- THE FRIENDS SUPPORT FOR THE LIBRARY INCLUDES SUPPLEMENTING THE TOWNS BUDGET FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND MUSEUM PASSES, AS WELL AS PLANNING AND SUPPORTING VARIOUS PROGRAMS OF ENRICHMENT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.Expenses $63,505
- THE FRIENDS SUPPORT FOR THE LIBRARY INCLUDES SUPPLEMENTING THE TOWNS BUDGET FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND MUSEUM PASSES, AS WELL AS PLANNING AND SUPPORTING VARIOUS PROGRAMS OF ENRICHMENT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2608078
- 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
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $174,543
- Income (IRS master file)
- $107,606
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | May 2025 | $107,606 | $82,314 | $174,543 | XML |
| 990-EZ | May 2024 | $105,436 | $98,700 | $148,642 | XML |
| 990-EZ | May 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | May 2019 | – | – | – | 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 04-2608078).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE NEEDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE NEEDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE NEEDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY INC is 04-2608078.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE NEEDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE NEEDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE NEEDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY INC 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 FRIENDS OF THE NEEDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE NEEDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended May 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE NEEDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 24 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE NEEDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $107,606, expenses of $82,314 and total assets of $174,543 at year end.
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