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Nonprofit · EIN 16-6053263

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY S S C

Tax-exempt · CORNING, NY 14830

Financials

$56K$52K2023$64K$59K2024$70K$64K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY S S C by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$69,878$63,558$6,320$19,729$0$19,729
December 31, 2024990-EZ$63,574$59,043$4,531$13,409$0$13,409
December 31, 2023990-EZ$56,366$52,245$4,121$8,878$0$8,878
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,419
Membership dues
$3,620
Investment income
$21
Net income from fundraising events
$62,560
Other revenue
$258

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$60,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$1,277
Other expenses
$2,281
Program services (functional)
$61,636

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$13,409
Total assets, end of year
$19,729
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$19,729
Cash, savings and investments
$19,729
Gross receipts
$75,360

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HAZEL RUSSELLPRESIDENT4$0
KAREN SWANSECRETARY2$0
PAMELA SMITHTREASURER4$0
BEVERLY STEVENSDIRECTOR2$0
BERNI BALDINIDIRECTOR2$0
SUZANNE GERLACH-DOWNIEDIRECTOR2$0
ANNE FOSTERDIRECTOR2$0
KEITH MCPHERSONDIRECTOR2$0
ELEANOR MERTSONDIRECTOR2$0
SANDY VANWORMERDIRECTOR2$0
KIMBERLY CANALEDIRECTOR2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HAZEL RUSSELLPRESIDENT4$0
KAREN SWANSECRETARY2$0
PAMELA SMITHTREASURER4$0
BEVERLY STEVENSDIRECTOR2$0
BERNI BALDINIDIRECTOR2$0
SUZANNE GERLACH-DOWNIEDIRECTOR2$0
ANNE FOSTERDIRECTOR2$0
KEITH MCPHERSONDIRECTOR2$0
ELEANOR MERTSONDIRECTOR2$0
SANDY VANWORMERDIRECTOR2$0
KIMBERLY CANALEDIRECTOR2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HAZEL RUSSELLPRESIDENT4$0
KAREN SWANSECRETARY2$0
PAMELA SMITHTREASURER4$0
BERNIE BALDINIDIRECTOR2$0
SUZANNE GERLACH-DOWNIEDIRECTOR2$0
ANNE FOSTERDIRECTOR2$0
KEITH MCPHERSONDIRECTOR2$0
ELEANOR MERTSONDIRECTOR2$0
BRUCE PEFFLEYDIRECTOR2$0
ANNA RICEDIRECTOR2$0
SANDY VANWORMERDIRECTOR2$0
KIMBERLY CANALEDIRECTOR2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 444, CORNING, NY 14830-0444
Signed the 990-EZ
PAMELA SMITH, TREASURER
Phone
(607) 368-1465

Mission

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS FUNDRAISING TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SOUTHEAST STEUBEN COUNTY LIBRARY TO ASSIST WITH THE PURCHASES WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THE NORMAL LIBRARY BUDGET. THE FUNDS ARE USED FOR LIBRARY NEEDS WHICH INCLUDE THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS, FACILITY NEEDS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO STIMULATE GIFT GIVING, TO ENRICH THE CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES TO CITIZENS SERVICED BY THE LIBRARY.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SUPPORT PROVIDED THROUGH THE SALE OF BOOKS AND DONATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000 FOR THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR WILL BE DIVIDED AMOUNG THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: TO FILL IN THE LOSS OF REVENUE DUE TO THE "NO FINES" POLICY, TO PURCHASE LIBRARY MATERIALS FOR CHILDREN'S AND ADULT PROGRAMS OFFERED BOTH IN THE LIBRARY AND DURING OUTREACH PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE COFFEE, TEA, AND ENGLISH LITERACY PROGRAM, SUMMER READING PROGRAM, CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS, AND DELIVERY OF BOOKS TO HOMEBOUND RESIDENTS. THE LIBRARY SERVES OVER 50,000 CITIZENS ANNUALLY.
    Expenses $60,000 · grants $60,000
  • BOOKS FOR BABIES: - PROVIDES BOOKS TO NEW MOTHERS AT LOCAL HOSPITAL ALONG WITH INFORMATION ON PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE LIBRARY TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO READ TO THEIR CHILDREN THEREBY TEACHING THEM TO LOVE READING.
    Expenses $1,275
  • BOOKS SANDWICHED IN - SERVES APPROXIMATELY 80 PEOPLE. THIS IS A 6 WEEK PROGRAM - BOOKS ARE CHOSEN IN ADVANCE AND LOCAL DIGNITARIES PROVIDE A REVIEW FOR THOSE PRESENT.
    Expenses $361

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY S S C

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
16-6053263
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
1963
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$19,729
Income (IRS master file)
$75,360

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$69,878$63,558$19,729XML
990-EZDecember 2024$63,574$59,043$13,409XML
990-EZDecember 2023$56,366$52,245$8,878XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––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 16-6053263).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY S S C

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY S S C?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY S S C is 16-6053263.
Is FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY S S C tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1963.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY S S C tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY S S C 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 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY S S C 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 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY S S C 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 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY S S C?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY S S C have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $69,878, expenses of $63,558 and total assets of $19,729 at year end.

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