What is the EIN of EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION?

The employer identification number (EIN) of EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION is 23-2968716.

Is EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.

Are donations to EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

When is the next return of EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 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 EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 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 EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRIAN ACKERMAN.

Who are the officers and directors of EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $699,179, expenses of $627,431 and total assets of $811,375 at year end.

Nonprofit · EIN 23-2968716

EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · READING, PA 19606

Financials

Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end

Financials of EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year ended	Form	Revenue	Expenses	Net income	Total assets	Liabilities	Net assets
December 31, 2025	990	$699,179	$627,431	$71,748	$811,375	$0	$811,375

Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants: $656,759
of which government grants: $475,592
Program service revenue: $12,206
Investment income: $6,887
Net income from fundraising events: $23,327
Other revenue: $23,327

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid: $0
Other salaries and wages: $288,803
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total): $344,495
Professional fundraising fees: $0
Accounting fees: $19,269
Occupancy: $34,540
Depreciation: $35,778
Program services (functional): $287,592
Management and general (functional): $320,804
Fundraising (functional): $19,035

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year: $739,627
Total assets, end of year: $811,375
Total liabilities, end of year: $0
Net assets, end of year: $811,375
Land, buildings and equipment: $378,868
Net assets without donor restrictions: $811,375
Gross receipts: $703,550
Employees: 16
Volunteers: 25
Year formed: 1998
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
MIKE FRITZ	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	2	$0
BRIAN ACKERMAN	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	2	$0
JULIE MARBURGER	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	2	$0
DANIELLE KNUDSEN	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	2	$0
CAITLIN DOPSOVIC	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	2	$0
LAURA BIANCONE	PRESIDENT Officer	2	$0
JORDAN HENNING	VICE PRESIDENT Officer	2	$0
MARIEL JORDAN	SECRETARY Officer	2	$0
CHRISTY RESH	TREASURER Officer	2	$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file): 4569 PRESTWICK DR, READING, PA 19606-8913
Principal officer (990 for 2025): BRIAN ACKERMAN, 325 WALNUT ROAD, READING, PA 19606
Signed the 990: BRIAN ACKERMAN, TREASURER
Phone: (610) 406-9431
Return prepared by: ALAN ROSS & COMPANY PC

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O AS PART OF THE BERKS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYTEM, EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION INC IS AN INDEPENDENT PARTICIPATING PUBLIC LIBRARY IN BERKS COUNTY COMMITTED TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY AS A CENTER OF LEARNING, ACCESSIBLE RECREATION, PRACTICAL TOOLS, AND NEARLY 500 FREE PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

MAINTAIN AND REGULATE A FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE COMMUNITY OF EXETER TOWNSHIP.
Expenses $287,592 · revenue $12,206

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: 23-2968716
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: 1999
Accounting year ends: December
Files: Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE): Education (B701)
Assets (IRS master file): $811,375
Income (IRS master file): $703,550

Filing history

Form	Year ended	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Return
990	December 2025	–	–	–	IRS
990	December 2024	–	–	–	IRS
990	December 2023	$629,937	$617,740	$654,846	IRS
990	December 2022	$621,988	$512,647	$642,649	IRS
990	December 2021	–	–	–	IRS
990	December 2020	–	–	–	IRS
990	December 2018	–	–	–	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 EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION?: The employer identification number (EIN) of EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION is 23-2968716.
Is EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?: Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?: Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 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 EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 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 EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 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 EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION?: The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRIAN ACKERMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION?: The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does EXETER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION have?: On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $699,179, expenses of $627,431 and total assets of $811,375 at year end.