Nonprofit · EIN 06-1178990
THE FRIENDS OF THE HAMDEN LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · HAMDEN, CT 06518
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $32,099 | $55,137 | -$23,038 | $1,185,722 | $0 | $1,185,722 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $978,078 | $35,372 | $942,706 | $1,090,667 | $0 | $1,090,667 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,448
- Membership dues
- $1,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $660
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$565
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $20,991
- Other revenue
- $20,991
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $49,605
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,000
- Program services (functional)
- $49,605
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,532
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,090,667
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,185,722
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,185,722
- Publicly traded securities
- $17,028
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,185,722
- Gross receipts
- $40,454
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2009
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELE HOFFNUNG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANITA BUCKMASTER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON FOSTER THROUGH MAY 2025 | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SUZANNE MATHESON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAT SIRULNICK THROUGH MAY 2025 | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY ANN QUINN | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEAN HARDY ELECTED MAY 2025 | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DIANE ESPOSITO EECTED MAY 2025 | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACY CLEMER | BOOK STORE MANAGER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY PARISI | BOOK STORE ASSISTANT MANAGER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HENRY DOVE | MEMBERSHIP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELE HOFFNUNG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANITA BUCKMASTER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON FOSTER | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SUZANNE MATHESON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAT SIRULNICK | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY ANN QUINN | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2901 DIXWELL AVE, HAMDEN, CT 06518-3135
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden CT 06518
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHELE HOFFNUNG, 2901 DIXWELL AVE, HAMDEN, CT 06518
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Michele Hoffnung, 2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden CT 06518
- Signed the 990
- MICHELE HOFFNUNG, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (203) 287-2680
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
TO PROMOTE AND SERVE THE HAMDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM THROUGH GIFTS THAT ENRICH THE CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO THE CITIZENS OF HAMDEN; AND TO SERVE AS A FORUM FOR PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING, PARTICIPATION, AND SUPPORT.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE GIFTS TO THE HAMDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY GIFT FUND.Expenses $47,905 · grants $47,905
- FREINDS BOOKSTORE - WE SELL QUALITY USED BOOKS AT REASONABLE PRICES TO HELP BENEFIT LIBRARY SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. LOCATED ON THE LOWER LEVEL AT MILLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY.revenue $20,991
- THORNTON WILDER WRITING COMPETITION - NOW IN ITS THIRTY-NINTH YEAR, THE THORNTON WILDER WRITING COMPETITION WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE HAMDEN LIBRARY TO HONOR LONG-TIME HAMDEN RESIDENT AND PULITZER PRIZE WINNING AUTHOR AND PLAYWRIGHT, THORNTON WILDER. THROUGH THE GENEROUS DONATION MADE BY ISABELLE WILDER THE FRIENDS OF THE HAMDEN LIBRARY PROVIDE CASH PRIZES TO THE WINNERS OF THE COMPETITION RUN BY THE LIBRARY STAFF.Expenses $1,700 · grants $1,700
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 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-1178990
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,185,722
- Income (IRS master file)
- $40,454
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $32,099 | $55,137 | $1,185,722 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $978,078 | $35,372 | $1,090,667 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Michele Hoffnung | June 30, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Maryann Quinn | June 30, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Maryann Quinn | June 30, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Melissa Canham-Clyne | June 30, 2019 | ≤ $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 06-1178990).
Questions about THE FRIENDS OF THE HAMDEN LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of THE FRIENDS OF THE HAMDEN LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FRIENDS OF THE HAMDEN LIBRARY is 06-1178990.
- Is THE FRIENDS OF THE HAMDEN LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to THE FRIENDS OF THE HAMDEN LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE FRIENDS OF THE HAMDEN LIBRARY file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of THE FRIENDS OF THE HAMDEN 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 THE FRIENDS OF THE HAMDEN 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 THE FRIENDS OF THE HAMDEN LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHELE HOFFNUNG.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE FRIENDS OF THE HAMDEN LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE FRIENDS OF THE HAMDEN LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $32,099, expenses of $55,137 and total assets of $1,185,722 at year end.
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