Nonprofit · EIN 14-1364532
FROTHINGHAM FREE LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · FONDA, NY 12068
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $370,942 | $146,471 | $224,471 | $677,710 | $0 | $677,710 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $165,458 | $117,094 | $48,364 | $453,239 | – | $453,239 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $331,915
- of which government grants
- $116,250
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $26,854
- Net income from fundraising events
- $12,173
- Other revenue
- $12,173
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $54,913
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $70,558
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $479
- Occupancy
- $39,000
- Travel
- $28
- Program services (functional)
- $104,191
- Management and general (functional)
- $42,280
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $453,239
- Total assets, end of year
- $677,710
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $677,710
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $79,849
- Gross receipts
- $374,221
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 1948
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Bell | Assistant-Interim Director Key employee | 26 | $27,938 |
| Bonnie Myers | Clerk Key employee | 23 | $19,682 |
| Mackenzie Egelston | Clerk-Digital Services Key employee | 5 | $4,482 |
| John Sullivan | Direector Key employee | 12 | $4,480 |
| Phyllis Smith | Bookkeeper/Clerk Key employee | 5 | $3,988 |
| Maureen White | Clerk Key employee | 8 | $2,716 |
| Ethan Painter | Student Technology Support Key employee | 8 | $1,914 |
| Lorna Quinn | Clerk Key employee | 2 | $109 |
| Carol Stuff | Co-President Board of Trustees Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Lori Simonds | Secretary Board of Trustees Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Pat Galeazza | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Wendy Sullivan | Co-President Board of Trustees Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Gretchen Subik | Treasurer Board of Trustees Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Martha Stanton | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Laurie Lane | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becky Veldman | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Joan Kark-Wren | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Bell | Assistant Director | 26 | $24,352 |
| Bonnie Myers | Clerk | 22 | $17,382 |
| John Sullivam | Director | 14 | $14,488 |
| Maureen White | Clerk | 4 | $3,850 |
| Phyllis Smith | Bookkeeper | 5 | $3,485 |
| Mackenzie Egelston | Clerk ( December 24) | 4 | $720 |
| Lorna Quinn | Clerk (substitute) | 2 | $323 |
| Sally Ostrander | Clerk ( January 24) | 4 | $114 |
| Carol Stuff | Co-President Board of Trustees | 2 | $0 |
| Wendy Sullivan | Co- President Board of Trustees | 2 | $0 |
| Gretchen Subik | Treasurer Board of Trustees | 2 | $0 |
| Lynn Richardson | Secretary Board of Trustees | 2 | $0 |
| Martha Stanton | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Pat Galeazza | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Lori Simonds | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Bobbi Jean Flint | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Laurie Lane | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 746, FONDA, NY 12068-0746
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Carol Stuff, 3957 St Highway 5S, Fult, Fultonville, NY 12072
- Signed the 990
- Pyllis Smith, BOOKKEEPER
- Phone
- (518) 853-3016
Mission
At Frothingham Free Library we aim to provide equitable access to information, resources and opportunities that support growth, well-being and lifelong learning. We believe that everyone deserves the chance to thrive, and we are committed to providing the tools and support necessary to make that possible.
Program accomplishments
- Our Services are open to all in need. We have all Standard forms of material such as e-books, books,,Wi-Fi access and various access to media entertainment. We are a participant in our regional cooperative systems, granting people access to more media Resources than those contained in our Library. We offer an eclectic diverse variety of programming. These include but are not limited to Story hour, Book Discussions, Live entertainment and outreach to local public and nursery schools. We Offer a variety of workshops keeping the mission of a non-profit, all free of charge. In 2025 we had1288 registered borrowers who contributed to the 14,852 media materials distributed through our library. We held over 248 events with 5,440 participants. Through participation with inter library loans we received over 3500 items from other libraries for our patrons, and loaned over 2800 items to other libraries.Expenses $91,806
- 6-8 week Summer Reading Programming for 3-18 year olds. We provide an variety of inter-active programs based on a specific theme. Examples are Foam party, Science programs, painting, puppet shows, Crafting and Movies.Expenses $9,070
- We provide adult Crafts from September to June. Examples are Cookie Decorating, Wreath making, Basket Weaving, Yoga, Soap making and others. We also provide Jig-saw puzzles for public participation.Expenses $1,985
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 14-1364532
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1948
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $677,710
- Income (IRS master file)
- $374,221
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $137,106 | $120,946 | $404,875 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 FROTHINGHAM FREE LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of FROTHINGHAM FREE LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FROTHINGHAM FREE LIBRARY is 14-1364532.
- Is FROTHINGHAM FREE LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1948.
- Are donations to FROTHINGHAM FREE LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FROTHINGHAM 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 FROTHINGHAM 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 FROTHINGHAM 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 FROTHINGHAM FREE LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Carol Stuff.
- Who are the officers and directors of FROTHINGHAM FREE LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $27,938 (Linda Bell, Assistant-Interim Director).
- How much revenue does FROTHINGHAM FREE LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $370,942, expenses of $146,471 and total assets of $677,710 at year end.
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