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Nonprofit · EIN 06-0646528

FERGUSON LIBRARY

Also known as ATTN ERNEST DIMATTIA

Tax-exempt · STAMFORD, CT 06904

Financials

$11.3M$12.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FERGUSON LIBRARY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$11,348,380$12,656,512-$1,308,132$20,023,154$8,610,821$11,412,333
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$10,901,665
of which government grants
$10,722,624
Program service revenue
$419,009
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$27,706

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$6,323,285
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$7,991,854
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$1,397,350
Depreciation
$769,358
Program services (functional)
$8,123,130
Management and general (functional)
$4,243,804
Fundraising (functional)
$289,578

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$21,367,377
Total assets, end of year
$20,023,154
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,610,821
Net assets, end of year
$11,412,333
Land, buildings and equipment
$18,602,788
Net assets without donor restrictions
$11,207,220
Net assets with donor restrictions
$205,113
Gross receipts
$11,348,380
Employees
117
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1880
State of legal domicile
CT

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RJ MERCEDECHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MAKEDA MAYS GREENVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANDY GEORGETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
STEPHANIE O'SHEASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
STEVEN M FREDERICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDERSON R LIVINGSTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR TAMU LUCARODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LAUREN MEYERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LINDSEY MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
COREY P PARISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1 PUBLIC LIBRARY PLZ, STAMFORD, CT 06904-0000
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ALICE KNAPP
Signed the 990
ALICE KNAPP, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(203) 964-1000
Return prepared by
James Oliveri CPA PC

Mission

THE LIBRARY'S MISSION IS TO MAKE AVAILABLE BOOKS, FILMS, RECORDINGS, AND OTHER MATERIALS TO THE PUBLIC, AND PROVIDE VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • WE SERVE OUR USERS EQUITABLY BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO RESOURCES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND LIFELONG LEARNING. OUR COLLECTION OF SERVICES REFLECT OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY, AND WE ENCOURAGE THE SHARING OF DIVERSE POINT OF VIEWS TO BROADEN OUR MINDS AND STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS. WE FORM PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE GOAL IS TO HELP PEOPLE LEAD THEIR BEST LIVES.
    Expenses $8,123,130 · revenue $11,558,274

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
06-0646528
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
1971
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B700)
Assets (IRS master file)
$20,023,154
Income (IRS master file)
$11,348,380

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023–––IRS
990June 2022$10,869,354$10,745,851$21,947,197IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about FERGUSON LIBRARY

What is the EIN of FERGUSON LIBRARY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FERGUSON LIBRARY is 06-0646528.
Is FERGUSON LIBRARY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
Are donations to FERGUSON LIBRARY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FERGUSON 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 FERGUSON 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 FERGUSON LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FERGUSON LIBRARY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ALICE KNAPP.
Who are the officers and directors of FERGUSON LIBRARY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FERGUSON LIBRARY have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,348,380, expenses of $12,656,512 and total assets of $20,023,154 at year end.

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