Nonprofit · EIN 23-1628480
ELIZABETHTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · ELIZABETHTOWN, PA 17022
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $874,695 | $968,803 | -$94,108 | $3,588,019 | $7,536 | $3,580,483 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,265,116 | $829,913 | $1,435,203 | $3,535,312 | $2,391 | $3,532,921 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $750,905 | $821,205 | -$70,300 | $2,367,526 | $304,309 | $2,063,217 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $561,437
- of which government grants
- $365,799
- Program service revenue
- $251,662
- Investment income
- $41,722
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $8,232
- Net income from fundraising events
- $19,874
- Other revenue
- $19,874
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $85,297
- Other salaries and wages
- $339,233
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $497,379
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $76
- Accounting fees
- $8,340
- Occupancy
- $85,819
- Travel
- $7,260
- Depreciation
- $111,249
- Program services (functional)
- $794,722
- Management and general (functional)
- $141,075
- Fundraising (functional)
- $33,006
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,535,312
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,588,019
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,536
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,580,483
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,902,297
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,154,467
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,580,483
- Gross receipts
- $930,713
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 115
- Year formed
- 1959
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH DRURY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $62,969 | $22,328 |
| MARIAN FETTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE HECKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HENCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID KRUFT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIN SHENK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT THACKARA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF WINTERBORNE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY SUSAN ZEAGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN ZIEGLER | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH DRURY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $65,488 | $15,822 |
| CATHERINE HECKER | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HENCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID KRUFT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIN SHENK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT THACKARA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF WINTERBORNE | CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY SUSAN ZEAGER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN ZIEGLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH DRURY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $62,681 |
| CATHERINE HECKER | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE HENCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID KRUFT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRETT THACKARA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF WINTERBORNE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| SUSAN ZEAGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10 S MARKET ST, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA 17022-2307
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DAVID KRUFT, 10 SOUTH MARKET STREET, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA 17022
- Signed the 990
- DAVID KRUFT, CHAIR
- Phone
- (717) 367-7467
- Website
- WWW.ETOWNPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WHITE RUDY LLC
Mission
MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE: EDUCATING, EMPOWERING, AND ENRICHING THE GREATER ELIZABETHTOWN AREA BY STIMULATING LEARNING, LITERACY, AND THE ACQUISITION OF KNOWLEDGE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL, INFORMATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL BOOKS, RESOURCES, AND PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- THE LIBRARY PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES THAT PROMOTE THE ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF LITERACY. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE BOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS HOUSED AND LOANED TO THE PUBLIC AT THEIR REQUEST, PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN THROUGH ADULTS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS FEATURING SPEAKERS AND MUSICIANS TO ENTERTAIN AND INFORM. THE LIBRARY STIMULATES LEARNING IN VARIOUS WAYS. ONE IS THE YEAR-LONG WORLD CAFE PROGRAM. THE COFFEE COMPANY SUPPORTS THE MISSION THROUGH THE WORLD CAFE PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, INFORMATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES HIGHLIGHTING VARIOUS COUNTRIES, CULTURES, AND COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD. PEOPLES DREAMS AND CAREER ASPIRATIONS ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH PASSPORT SERVICES, FINGERPRINTING, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND MATERIALS AVAILABLE RELATED TO CAREERS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. MORE THAN 15,000 PEOPLE HAVE ACTIVE LIBRARY CARDS FOR ELIZABETHTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY. MANY PEOPLE WHO USE THE LIBRARY ON A DAILY BASIS DO NOT HAVE A LIBRARY CARD AND ONLY USE LIBRARY SERVICES WHEN THEY ARE AT THE LIBRARY. FROM PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSECURITY TO THOSE WHO LIVE COMFORTABLY, THE LIBRARY IS HERE FOR EVERYONE. MAKING AN EFFORT TO REPRESENT ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND POINTS OF VIE, THE LIBRARY STRIVES TO BE A PLACE WHERE ALL TYPES OF PEOPLE ARE WELCOME AND SERVED WELL.Expenses $794,722 · revenue $251,662
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
- 23-1628480
- 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
- 1960
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B700)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,588,019
- Income (IRS master file)
- $930,713
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $874,695 | $968,803 | $3,588,019 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,265,116 | $829,913 | $3,535,312 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $750,905 | $821,205 | $2,367,526 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $707,809 | $800,915 | $2,442,863 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 23-1628480).
Questions about ELIZABETHTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of ELIZABETHTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ELIZABETHTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY is 23-1628480.
- Is ELIZABETHTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1960.
- Are donations to ELIZABETHTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ELIZABETHTOWN 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 ELIZABETHTOWN 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 ELIZABETHTOWN 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 ELIZABETHTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DAVID KRUFT.
- Who are the officers and directors of ELIZABETHTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $62,969 (DEBORAH DRURY, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does ELIZABETHTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $874,695, expenses of $968,803 and total assets of $3,588,019 at year end.
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