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Nonprofit · EIN 15-0624570

FAIRMOUNT COMMUNITY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SYRACUSE, NY 13219

Financials

$425K$412K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FAIRMOUNT COMMUNITY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$424,995$412,499$12,496$804,656$152$804,504
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$420,225
of which government grants
$416,935
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,261
Other revenue
$3,509

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$62,875
Other salaries and wages
$188,889
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$274,309
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$9,839
Depreciation
$40,079
Program services (functional)
$365,847
Management and general (functional)
$46,652

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$792,008
Total assets, end of year
$804,656
Total liabilities, end of year
$152
Net assets, end of year
$804,504
Land, buildings and equipment
$410,288
Net assets without donor restrictions
$804,504
Gross receipts
$424,995
Employees
17
Year formed
1956
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LAURIE CLARKSecretary
Trustee or director
0.25$0
PENNY NOLLSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
RACHEL KING GIBSONTrustee
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MARY CLIFTONTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
BRENDA SHEAExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
ALISON EARLVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
JENNIFER GRANTTrustee
Trustee or director
0.25$0
CAROL CHARBONEAUTrustee
Trustee or director
0.25$0
BECKY PONZAPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
NATALIE HEMPSON ELLIOTTTrustee
Trustee or director
0.25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
406 CHAPEL DR, SYRACUSE, NY 13219-1829
In care of
% LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
BRENDA SHEA, 406 CHAPEL DRIVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13219
Signed the 990
MARY CLIFTON, Treasurer
Phone
(315) 487-8933
Return prepared by
FJ Pompo & Co PC

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE FAIRMOUNT COMMUNITY LIBRARY IS TO PROVIDE MATERIALS AND SERVICES TO HELP COMMUNITY RESIDENTS OBTAIN INFORMATION MEETING THEIR PERSONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL NEEDS. IN ADDITION THE LIBRARY SEEKS TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE READERS OFR ALL AGES TO DEVELOP THEIR INTEREST IN READING AND TO RESPOND TO THE CHANGING NATURE OF LIBRARY SERVICES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE LIBRARY PROVIDED SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 5,500 PATRONS, RECORDING APPROXIMATELY 41,000 VISITORS AND PROVIDING CONTINUOUS, YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS SUCH AS CHILDERNS PROGRAMS, COMPUTER TUTORIALS, AND ACCESS TO THE COMMUNITY ROOM FOR PATRONS AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AT NO COST.
    Expenses $365,847

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
15-0624570
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
2013
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B70)
Assets (IRS master file)
$804,656
Income (IRS master file)
$424,995

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2012
Posted by the IRS
February 11, 2013
Reinstated
Effective February 15, 2013

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$575,463$363,736$652,997IRS
990December 2022$378,814$401,661$441,271IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 FAIRMOUNT COMMUNITY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of FAIRMOUNT COMMUNITY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FAIRMOUNT COMMUNITY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION is 15-0624570.
Is FAIRMOUNT COMMUNITY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2013.
Are donations to FAIRMOUNT COMMUNITY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FAIRMOUNT COMMUNITY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 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 FAIRMOUNT COMMUNITY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 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 FAIRMOUNT COMMUNITY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 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 FAIRMOUNT COMMUNITY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRENDA SHEA.
Who are the officers and directors of FAIRMOUNT COMMUNITY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FAIRMOUNT COMMUNITY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $424,995, expenses of $412,499 and total assets of $804,656 at year end.

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