Nonprofit · EIN 23-7006973
FRIENDS OF THE PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT
Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80918
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $262,305 | $283,753 | -$21,448 | $310,223 | $2,924 | $307,299 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $259,622 | $235,573 | $24,049 | $330,887 | $2,140 | $328,747 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $219,613 | $216,673 | $2,940 | $317,602 | $12,904 | $304,698 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $234,086
- Membership dues
- $16,105
- Program service revenue
- $14,650
- Investment income
- $2,631
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $10,938
- Other revenue
- $10,938
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $167,362
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $52,060
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $56,043
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,457
- Program services (functional)
- $256,554
- Management and general (functional)
- $27,199
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $330,887
- Total assets, end of year
- $310,223
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,924
- Net assets, end of year
- $307,299
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $307,299
- Gross receipts
- $465,891
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 197
- Year formed
- 1962
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Gilbert | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Tyler Graham | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rita Jordan | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Vickie Heffner | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Beverly Diehl | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Diane Klare | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Birdie Miller | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Wendy Stotts | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| AnnEliz Harford | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Terry Zarsky | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Beth Austin | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Erika Graham | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Gilbert | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Rita Jordan | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Sandra Damm | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Beverly Diehl | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Birdie Miller | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Wendy Stotts | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| AnnEliz Harford | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Meghan Shaver | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Carey Whitfield | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Terry Zarsky | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Beth Austin | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Erika Graham | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Gilbert | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Rita Jordan | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Sandra Damm | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Beverly Diehl | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Birdie Miller | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Wendy Stotts | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| AnnEliz Harford | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Meghan Shaver | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Carey Whitfield | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Terry Zarsky | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Beth Austin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Erika Graham | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5550 N UNION BLVD, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80918-1950
- In care of
- % PIKES PEAK REGIONAL DISTRICT LIBR
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Rita Jordan, 5550 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
- Signed the 990
- Rita Jordan, President
- Phone
- (719) 531-6333
- Website
- www.friendsofppld.org
- Return prepared by
- The Walsh Company Inc
Mission
The Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District supports the Pikes Peak Library District in providing programs and spaces that cultivate belonging, personal growth and strong communities. We achieve this by: - Growing and retaining a thriving, diverse membership. - Recruiting and leading strong, dedicated volunteers. - Providing affordable books for library patrons through our bookstores and book sales. - Raising money through book sales, programs, membership and donations.
Program accomplishments
- Cash Grants and assistance to the Pikes Peak Library District and various branches. This is the primary purpose of the Friends.We contributed $167,362 to PPLD in 2025. Our contributions helped to support the following programs sponsored by PPLD: - All Pikes Peak Reads - Mountain of Authors - Winter Adult Reading Program - Book Browse - PPLD Summer Adventure Lunch - Regional History Symposium - PPLD Summer Advanture Staff Luncheon - Staff Recognition and Support for District & Branch Libraries - PPLD Foundation Inaugural Pickleball Tournament - Courtside Sponsor In Addition, the contributions helped support specific Branch Library needs, staff support and appreciation.Expenses $171,362
- Personal, supplies and other costs related to the operations of the Friends bookstores and sales. - The Friends has 587 Family MembershipsBook Sales continued at 21c, East, Penrose and all branch loctions. We continued to sell books online via ebay, Amazon and other online storefronts. The Big Book Sales were held at East on March 6 - 9, 2025 and October 09 - 12, 2025..Expenses $74,213
- 2025 Activities - the annual meeting was held in person on January 25, 2025. Rita Jordan, President, presented the year in review including financials, Presented the 2025 Volunteer of the Year Award to Sheila Flower. Donna Guthrie, 2024 winner of the Golden Quill Award, was the keynote speaker. - Literary Awards was held on June 7, 2025. Peter Heller was the Frank Waters Award receipient and PJ and Patrick Anderson was the Golden Quill Recipient. There were 150 guesta at the event. - Sip N' Shop - was held on December 8, 2024. This event to recognize and honor library staff and Friends volunteers, 70 people attended the event.Expenses $10,979
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
- 23-7006973
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $310,223
- Income (IRS master file)
- $465,891
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $262,305 | $283,753 | $310,223 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $259,622 | $235,573 | $330,887 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $219,613 | $216,673 | $317,602 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $213,929 | $207,152 | $307,225 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 23-7006973).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT is 23-7006973.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT 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 PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT 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 PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT 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 FRIENDS OF THE PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Rita Jordan.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $262,305, expenses of $283,753 and total assets of $310,223 at year end.
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