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Nonprofit · EIN 23-2096799

PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES

Also known as PARENT

Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15241

Financials

$25K$27K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$25,155$27,382-$2,227$39,728–$39,728
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,150
Membership dues
$21,001
Investment income
$1,588
Other revenue
$1,416

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$11,295
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$12,270
Printing, publications and postage
$39
Other expenses
$3,778
Program services (functional)
$15,112

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$41,955
Total assets, end of year
$39,728
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$39,728
Cash, savings and investments
$39,728
Gross receipts
$25,155

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
DENISE STICHAPRESIDENT1$0
SUSAN TRACEYVICE PRESIDE1$0
BRANDT ENSORTREASURER1$0
MARCIA WILSONSECRETARY1$0
JESSICA BRANGIELBOARD MEMBER1$0
JAIREE COUNTERMANBOARD MEMBER1$0
DEBORAH DORSHIMERBOARD MEMBER1$0
JUDY SCHWAMBACHBOARD MEMBER1$0
STEPHANIE THOMPSONBOARD MEMBER1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 12822, PITTSBURGH, PA 15241-0822
Signed the 990-EZ
BRANDT ENSOR, TREASURER
Phone
(800) 870-3858
Return prepared by
HAMILTON & MUSSER PC CPAS

Mission

ADVOCATE FOR SUPPORT OF LOCAL LIBRARIES BY COLABORATION WITH OTHER LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS, AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE LIBRARY FUNDING AND RELATED SERVICES. LEAD EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE, TRAIN AND SUPPORT LIBRARY FRIENDS.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ADVOCATE FOR SUPPORT OF LOCAL LIBRARIES BY COLABORATION WITH OTHER LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS, AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE LIBRARY FUNDING AND RELATED SERVICES. LEAD EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE, TRAIN AND SUPPORT LIBRARY FRIENDS.
    Expenses $15,112 · grants $11,295

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N for PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES

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

IRS record

EIN
23-2096799
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Group exemption
Exempt since
2000
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B11)
Group exemption
3626 (113 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$39,728
Income (IRS master file)
$25,155

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$22,396$23,156$45,662IRS
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––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 PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES

What is the EIN of PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES is 23-2096799.
Is PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
Which annual return does PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES 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 PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES 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 PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $25,155, expenses of $27,382 and total assets of $39,728 at year end.

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