Nonprofit · EIN 23-2316579
FRIENDS OF THE SWARTHMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · SWARTHMORE, PA 19081
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $54,494 | $74,732 | -$20,238 | $189,954 | $0 | $189,954 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $57,563 | $44,319 | $13,244 | $207,420 | $0 | $207,420 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $46,171 | $48,738 | -$2,567 | $192,943 | $0 | $192,943 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $47,939
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $6,555
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $69,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $3,989
- Other expenses
- $1,743
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $207,420
- Total assets, end of year
- $189,954
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $189,954
- Cash, savings and investments
- $189,654
- Gross receipts
- $54,494
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Fitzsimons | President | 4 | $0 |
| Barb Weir | Vice-President | 1 | $0 |
| Terry Heinrichs | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Anne S Papa | Treasurer | 1.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Fitzsimons | President | 6 | $0 |
| Barb Weir | Vice-Presdient | 3 | $0 |
| Terry Heinrichs | Secretary | 2.5 | $0 |
| Anne S Papa | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Fitzsimons | President | 6 | $0 |
| Barb Weir | Vice-Presdient | 2.5 | $0 |
| Ann Currens | Secretary | 0.25 | $0 |
| Anne S Papa | Treasurer | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 121 PARK AVENUE, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081-1550
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Anne Papa, Treasurer
- Phone
- (610) 543-3171
Mission
Fundraising for Swarthmore Public Library
Program accomplishments
- Provide contributions to the Swarthmore Public Library for $69,000 for Circulation materials and other programs to provide services to the Patrons of the Library.grants $69,000
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-EZ 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
- 23-2316579
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $189,954
- Income (IRS master file)
- $54,494
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $54,494 | $74,732 | $189,954 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $57,563 | $44,319 | $207,420 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $46,171 | $48,738 | $192,943 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 23-2316579).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE SWARTHMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE SWARTHMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE SWARTHMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY is 23-2316579.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE SWARTHMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE SWARTHMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE SWARTHMORE 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 OF THE SWARTHMORE 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 OF THE SWARTHMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY 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 SWARTHMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE SWARTHMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $54,494, expenses of $74,732 and total assets of $189,954 at year end.
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