Nonprofit · EIN 15-6000125
CARTHAGE FREE LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · CARTHAGE, NY 13619
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $256,128 | $287,911 | -$31,783 | $1,321,432 | $3,868 | $1,317,564 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $241,481 | $260,267 | -$18,786 | $1,329,725 | $3,731 | $1,325,994 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $229,957
- of which government grants
- $206,145
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $21,445
- Other revenue
- $4,726
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $39,299
- Other salaries and wages
- $100,415
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $150,426
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $8,522
- Depreciation
- $42,164
- Program services (functional)
- $265,187
- Management and general (functional)
- $22,724
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,329,725
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,321,432
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,868
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,317,564
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $853,799
- Publicly traded securities
- $257,735
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,317,564
- Gross receipts
- $256,128
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGET FETTERLY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT SLIGAR | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TAMMY BLUNDON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SABRINA CUMMINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATE GUKEISEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN GUZMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMIE PECK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOROTHY WOODWORTH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE ZEHR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGET FETTERLY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT SLIGAR | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TAMMY BLUNDON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA HEAGLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMIE PECK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOROTHY WOODWORTH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN GUZMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SABRINA CUMMINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE ZEHR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 412 BUDD ST, CARTHAGE, NY 13619-1206
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BRIDGET FETTERLY, 313 STATE STREET, CARTHAGE, NY 13619
- Signed the 990
- BRIDGET FETTERLY, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (315) 493-2620
- Website
- CARTHAGEFREELIBRARY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- STACKEL & NAVARRA CPA PC
Mission
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES TO THE VILLAGES OF CARTHAGE AND WEST CARTHAGE AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. THE LIBRARY HAD NEARLY 35,000 VISITS DURING 2025 AND PROVIDED A CHILDREN'S PROGRAM, TEEN PROGRAM, ADULT PROGRAMS, FRIEND'S OF THE LIBRARY PROGRAM, AND HERITAGE ROOM SERVICES.Expenses $265,187
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 15-6000125
- 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
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,321,432
- Income (IRS master file)
- $256,128
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $256,128 | $287,911 | $1,321,432 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $241,481 | $260,267 | $1,329,725 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $233,363 | $259,052 | $1,325,130 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $211,629 | $250,606 | $1,335,892 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 CARTHAGE FREE LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of CARTHAGE FREE LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CARTHAGE FREE LIBRARY is 15-6000125.
- Is CARTHAGE FREE LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to CARTHAGE FREE LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CARTHAGE 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 CARTHAGE 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 CARTHAGE 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 CARTHAGE FREE LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRIDGET FETTERLY.
- Who are the officers and directors of CARTHAGE FREE LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CARTHAGE FREE LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $256,128, expenses of $287,911 and total assets of $1,321,432 at year end.
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