Nonprofit · EIN 23-2252185
FRIENDS OF THE CHESTNUT HILL LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $231,110 | $194,629 | $36,481 | $271,382 | $8,544 | $262,838 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $206,605 | $163,684 | $42,921 | $279,046 | $52,689 | $226,357 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $179,705 | $160,618 | $19,087 | $280,155 | $95,550 | $184,605 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $105,424
- Program service revenue
- $121,374
- Investment income
- $3,812
- Net rental income
- $500
- Other revenue
- $500
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $55,058
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $68,752
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,045
- Occupancy
- $52,567
- Depreciation
- $5,773
- Program services (functional)
- $187,760
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,297
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,572
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $279,046
- Total assets, end of year
- $271,382
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,544
- Net assets, end of year
- $262,838
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $28,866
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $262,838
- Gross receipts
- $231,110
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1983
- 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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Wilson | Exec Dir Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $55,058 | $9,062 |
| Ann Marie Arment | Communication Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Lucas | Fundraising Committee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynne Brown | VP Fundraising Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Denise Connerty | Fundraising Committee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan LeSuer | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rona Sisson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Prather Ann Egan | Branch Mgr Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Freeman | Garden Committee Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| K Tia Burke | Fundraising Committee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Freedman | SecretaryGarden Committee Ch Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Prather Ann Egan | Branch Manager Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Laura Lucas | Fundraising Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Denise Connerty | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Lynne Brown | Fundraising Coordinator Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ann Marie Arment | Communication Co-Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Wilson | Exec Dir Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 |
| Stanley Cutler | ProgramsEvents Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Autin | Communications Co-Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jan LeSuer | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Tiffany Kim | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Rona Sisson | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Freedman | SecretaryGarden Committee Ch Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Prather Ann Egan | Branch Manager Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Lynne Brown | Fundraising Coordinator Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Lucas | Fundraising Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stanley Cutler | ProgramsEvents Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Wilson | Exec Dir Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 |
| Ann Marie Arment | Communication Co-Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Autin | Communications Co-Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tiffany Kim | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Rona Sisson | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jan LeSuer | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 84 BETHLEHM PIKE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118-2870
- In care of
- % AMY WILSON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 8711 GERMANTOWN AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA PA 19118
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- PHYLLIS DONAHUE, 8711 GERMANTOWN AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA PA 19118
- Signed the 990
- AMY WILSON, Exec Dir
- Phone
- (215) 315-8588
- Website
- https://chlibraryfriends.org
- Return prepared by
- ELLIS LEE HOSTETTER & CO PC
Mission
The friends of the Chestnut Hill Library serves to support the Chestnut Hill Library branch and to promote literacy, encourage lifelong learning, and inspire curiosity. see attachment
Program accomplishments
- The Friends of the Chestnut Hill Library serves to support the Chestnut Hill Library branch and to promote literacy, encourage lifelong learning, and inspire curiosity.Expenses $187,760
- The Friends of the Chestnut Hill Library has given away hundreds of books to children, hosted community events celebrating and encouraging learning, and supported the Chestnut Hill Library branch by supporting library programs, grounds maintenance, and repairs.
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-2252185
- 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
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $271,382
- Income (IRS master file)
- $231,110
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $231,110 | $194,629 | $271,382 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $206,605 | $163,684 | $279,046 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $179,705 | $160,618 | $280,155 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $188,479 | $149,829 | $303,946 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: PHYLLIS DONAHUE | May 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: MICHAEL F HENRY | May 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 23-2252185).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE CHESTNUT HILL LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE CHESTNUT HILL LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE CHESTNUT HILL LIBRARY is 23-2252185.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE CHESTNUT HILL LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE CHESTNUT HILL LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE CHESTNUT HILL 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 OF THE CHESTNUT HILL LIBRARY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE CHESTNUT HILL LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE CHESTNUT HILL LIBRARY?
- The 990-N for 2019 names PHYLLIS DONAHUE.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE CHESTNUT HILL LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $55,058 (Amy Wilson, Exec Dir).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE CHESTNUT HILL LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $231,110, expenses of $194,629 and total assets of $271,382 at year end.
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