Nonprofit · EIN 06-6007835
BETHANY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · BETHANY, CT 06524
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $377,771 | $393,894 | -$16,123 | $1,483,124 | $0 | $1,483,124 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $436,937 | $364,913 | $72,024 | $1,511,020 | $11,773 | $1,499,247 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $355,283 | $385,352 | -$30,069 | $1,438,996 | $11,773 | $1,427,223 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $366,339
- of which government grants
- $326,406
- Program service revenue
- $729
- Investment income
- $10,703
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$3,160
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $245,198
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $82,949
- Program services (functional)
- $389,580
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,314
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,511,020
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,483,124
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,483,124
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $813,783
- Publicly traded securities
- $517,682
- Gross receipts
- $444,074
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 1930
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGHAN GALLAGHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK HAWES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SERENA GUERRETTE | V PRES Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN PELLICANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH THORNQUIST | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CALICO HARRINGTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN HARTNETT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY GARRITANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES VANDERBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC TISCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GAYLE BOGEL | LIBRARY DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGHAN GALLAGHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK HAWES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SERENA GUERRETTE | V PRES Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN PELLICANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH THORNQUIST | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CALICO HARRINGTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN HARTNETT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY GARRITANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES VANDERBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GAYLE BOGEL | LIBRARY DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGHAN GALLAGHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHEILA LANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SERENA GUERRETTE | V PRES Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN PELLICANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH THORNQUIST | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CALICO HARRINGTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN HARTNETT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY GARRITANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES VANDERBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GAYLE BOGEL | LIBRARY DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 538 AMITY RD, BETHANY, CT 06524-3015
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ELIZABETH THORNQUIST, 538 AMITY ROAD, BETHANY, CT 06524
- Signed the 990
- ELIZABETH THORNQUIST, TREASURER
- Phone
- (203) 393-2103
- Website
- WWW.BETHANYLIBRARY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAILEY MOORE GLAZER SCHAEFER PROTO LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE CLARK MEMORIAL LIBRARY OF BETHANY IS TO PROVIDE MATERIALS AND SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES. THE MATERIALS SHALL BE FOR PERSONAL ENRICHMENT, ENJOYMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS IN A VARIETY OF FORMATS. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES ORGANIZED AND SUPPORTED BY THE LIBRARY WILL HELP TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ADULTS, TEENS AND CHILDREN IN OUR TOWN.
Program accomplishments
- PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVING THE TOWN OF BETHANY CONNECTICUTExpenses $387,777 · revenue $729
- SUMMER READING ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS NOW INCLUDE THE WHOLE FAMILY IN AN ONGOING EFFORT TO PREVENT "SUMMER SLIDE" AMONG CHILDREN AND TEENS. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES APPEAL TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND TO MEET EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL INTERESTS. ADULT PROGRAMS FOR LIFE LONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING LECTURES, HANDS-ON MAKER PROJECTS, CAREER EXPLORATION, AND COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS. INDIVIDUAL TECHNOLOGICAL TRAINING IS ALSO PROVIDED. CONTRIBUTIONS FROM LATICRETE GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, COUNTRY COMPANIONS VETERINARY HOSPITAL AND FRIENDS OF THE BETHANY LIBRARY ENABLE FURTHER OUTREACH, ITEM PURCHASES AND PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $1,803
- CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMMING ARE A FIXTURE OF OUR SERVICES. WE OFFER EARLY LITERACY PLAY GROUPS, STORY TIMES, READERS' CLUBS AND MANGA-ANIMAE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN FROM 0 THROUGH 18 YEARS OF AGE. FRIENDS OF THE BETHANY LIBRARY CONTRIBUTE TO PROGRAM SUPPLIES AND THE FACILITATOR OF THE MANGA GROUP.
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 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
- 06-6007835
- 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
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,483,124
- Income (IRS master file)
- $444,074
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $377,771 | $393,894 | $1,483,124 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $436,937 | $364,913 | $1,511,020 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $355,283 | $385,352 | $1,438,996 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $459,524 | $344,025 | $1,470,371 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 06-6007835).
Questions about BETHANY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of BETHANY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BETHANY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED is 06-6007835.
- Is BETHANY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1951.
- Are donations to BETHANY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BETHANY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED 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 BETHANY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED 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 BETHANY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED 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 BETHANY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ELIZABETH THORNQUIST.
- Who are the officers and directors of BETHANY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BETHANY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $377,771, expenses of $393,894 and total assets of $1,483,124 at year end.
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