Nonprofit · EIN 16-0993212
BERKSHIRE FREE LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · BERKSHIRE, NY 13736
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $104,266 | $62,892 | $41,374 | $232,208 | $0 | $232,208 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $64,769 | $66,054 | -$1,285 | $190,849 | $15 | $190,834 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $62,021 | $57,228 | $4,793 | $192,128 | $9 | $192,119 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $59,659
- Program service revenue
- $25,946
- Investment income
- $5,080
- Net income from fundraising events
- $13,581
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $38,043
- Occupancy
- $8,475
- Other expenses
- $16,374
- Program services (functional)
- $62,892
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $190,849
- Total assets, end of year
- $232,208
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $232,208
- Cash, savings and investments
- $92,114
- Land and buildings
- $21,133
- Gross receipts
- $107,452
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Stoughton | President | 2 | $0 |
| Fran Miller | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Carol Leigh | Financial Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Darlene Wait | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Nancy Lohmann | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Janice Merrill | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Barbara Schwartz | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Brenda Yaples | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Carol Cox | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Stoughton | President | 2 | $0 |
| Fran Miller | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Carol Leigh | Financial Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Darlene Wait | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Nancy Lohmann | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Janice Merrill | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Barbara Schwartz | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Brenda Yaples | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Stoughton | President | 2 | $0 |
| Graeme Brilliant | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Carol Leigh | Financial Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Darlene Wait | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Lisa Michaud | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Carol Cox | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Barbara Schwartz | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Donald Murch | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Janice Merrill | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Nancy Lohmann | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12519 STATE ROUTE 38, BERKSHIRE, NY 13736-1908
- Signed the 990-EZ
- John Stoughton, President
- Phone
- (607) 657-4418
- Return prepared by
- JAN E NOLIS CPA
Mission
Provide public library services.
Program accomplishments
- Provide public library services for the town of Berkshire,Town of Richard, and Tioga CountyExpenses $62,892 · grants $25,812
- Town of Berkshire funding
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-EZ 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
- 16-0993212
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $232,208
- Income (IRS master file)
- $107,452
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $104,266 | $62,892 | $232,208 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $64,769 | $66,054 | $190,849 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $62,021 | $57,228 | $192,128 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 16-0993212).
Questions about BERKSHIRE FREE LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of BERKSHIRE FREE LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BERKSHIRE FREE LIBRARY is 16-0993212.
- Is BERKSHIRE FREE LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to BERKSHIRE FREE LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BERKSHIRE 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 BERKSHIRE 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 BERKSHIRE FREE LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of BERKSHIRE FREE LIBRARY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BERKSHIRE FREE LIBRARY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $104,266, expenses of $62,892 and total assets of $232,208 at year end.
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