Nonprofit · EIN 22-2313180
FRIENDS FOUNDATION OF THE RIDEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $163,326 | $70,004 | $93,322 | $3,417,646 | $0 | $3,417,646 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $137,832 | $73,598 | $64,234 | $220,945 | $0 | $220,945 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $107,168 | $144,737 | -$37,569 | $156,711 | $0 | $156,711 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $91,130
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $26,247
- Net income from fundraising events
- $45,949
- Other revenue
- $45,949
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $57,003
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,055
- Program services (functional)
- $61,799
- Management and general (functional)
- $8,205
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $220,945
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,417,646
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,417,646
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,689,372
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,417,646
- Gross receipts
- $199,958
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1980
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL MCCARTHY | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOANIE HARRINGTON | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GLENN JORGENSEN | CO-VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLINE ODDY | CO-VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TOM DEVITA | CO-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES JUDGE | CO-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NATALIA TOBACCOWALA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL MCCARTHY | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| MARIE MALLOY | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES JUDGE | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLINE ODDY | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY COWIE | DONOR DEVELOPMENT | 2 | $0 |
| MELISSA FLUET | PUBLICITY | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL MCCARTHY | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| MARIE MALLOY | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| JIMMY JUDGE | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLINE ODDY | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY COWIE | DONOR DEVELOPMENT | 2 | $0 |
| MELISSA FLUET | PUBLICITY | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 125 N MAPLE AVE, RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450-3242
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JAMES JUDGE, 125 N MAPLE AVE, RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
- Signed the 990
- JAMES JUDGE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (201) 670-5600
- Return prepared by
- MALESARDI QUACKENBUSH SWIFT & CO LLC
Mission
FRIENDS FOUNDATION OF THE RIDGEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY SUPPORTS THE LIBRARY BY RAISING PRIVATE DONATIONS AND MANAGING AN ENDOWMENT THAT DIRECTLY FUNDS PROGRAMS, SERVICES, FACILITIES, AND EMERGING NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY THE LIBRARY. IT WORKS ALONGSIDE THE LIBRARY TO ENSURE IT HAS THE RESOURCES TO THRIVE AS A COMMUNITY HUB FOR NOW AND GENERATIONS TO COME.
Program accomplishments
- TO SUPPLEMENT THE LIBRARY'S OPERATING BUDGET BY FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS; TECHNOLOGY LAB RESOURCES; TO DEVELOP THE DIGITAL AND PHYSICAL COLLECTION OF BOOKS AND MEDIA; SUPPORT BENEFICIAL FREE SERVIES TO LIBRARY PATRONS; TO MANAGE ENDOWMENTS AND FUND LONG-TERM PROJECTS SUCH AS LIBRARY RENOVATIONS.Expenses $61,799 · grants $57,003
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
- 22-2313180
- 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
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B71I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,417,646
- Income (IRS master file)
- $199,958
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $163,326 | $70,004 | $3,417,646 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $137,832 | $73,598 | $220,945 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $107,168 | $144,737 | $156,711 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 22-2313180).
Questions about FRIENDS FOUNDATION OF THE RIDEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS FOUNDATION OF THE RIDEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS FOUNDATION OF THE RIDEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY is 22-2313180.
- Is FRIENDS FOUNDATION OF THE RIDEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to FRIENDS FOUNDATION OF THE RIDEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS FOUNDATION OF THE RIDEWOOD PUBLIC 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 FRIENDS FOUNDATION OF THE RIDEWOOD PUBLIC 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 FRIENDS FOUNDATION OF THE RIDEWOOD PUBLIC 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 FRIENDS FOUNDATION OF THE RIDEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JAMES JUDGE.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS FOUNDATION OF THE RIDEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS FOUNDATION OF THE RIDEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $163,326, expenses of $70,004 and total assets of $3,417,646 at year end.
Other nonprofits in RIDGEWOOD
- NEW YORK ACADEMY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INC EIN 20-3736009 · last filed 990 for 2025
- BETHLEHEM EARLY LEARNING CENTER EIN 55-0839035 · last filed 990 for 2024
- JAMBOREE SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC EIN 22-3780216 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CREW PARENTS ASSOCIATION INC EIN 27-4834331 · last filed 990 for 2025
- RIDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION EIN 22-3800926 · last filed 990 for 2025
- RHS BAND ASSOCIATION INC EIN 22-3613567 · last filed 990 for 2026
- RIDGEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC EIN 22-3845417 · last filed 990 for 2024
- VINEYARD SCHOOL INC EIN 88-3105015 · last filed 990-EZ for 2024