Nonprofit · EIN 23-7079624
HITCHCOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · HITCHCOCK, TX 77563
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $180,938 | $208,009 | -$27,071 | $1,107,334 | $2,779 | $1,104,555 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $182,078 | $195,633 | -$13,555 | $1,051,011 | $2,761 | $1,048,250 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $176,264 | $200,596 | -$24,332 | $897,125 | $2,603 | $894,522 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $161,715
- of which government grants
- $97,200
- Program service revenue
- $6,865
- Investment income
- $9,726
- Other revenue
- $2,632
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $108,731
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $117,160
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,771
- Occupancy
- $14,561
- Depreciation
- $5,988
- Program services (functional)
- $194,238
- Management and general (functional)
- $13,771
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,051,011
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,107,334
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,779
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,104,555
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $41,478
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,049,847
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $54,698
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,049,857
- Gross receipts
- $180,938
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 1970
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LAWSON BROOKS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KJIRSTIN LARSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CARRIE MAXWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ELLEN SUE OVERTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MARTHA PHILEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| HARRY ROBINSON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| BOBBIE SANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JENNIE LEE THIEM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAWSON BROOKS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KJIRSTIN LARSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARRIE MAXWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN SUE OVERTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTHA PHILEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HARRY ROBINSON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BOBBIE SANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIE LEE THEIM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LAWSON BROOKS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DIANNE JAMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN SUE OVERTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTHA PHILEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HARRY ROBINSON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BOBBIE SANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIE LEE THIEM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8005 BARRY AVE, HITCHCOCK, TX 77563-3238
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNIE LEE THIEM, 8005 BARRY AVENUE, HITCHCOCK, TX 77563
- Signed the 990
- JENNIE LEE THIEM, TREASURER
- Phone
- (409) 986-7814
- Website
- HITCHCOCKPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KURV INC
Mission
TO EDUCATE, INFORM, ENTERTAIN AND CULTURALLY ENRICH THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A BROAD RANGE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS, INFORMATION SERVICES AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS IN A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT AND TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE LIFELONG LEARNING AND THE JOY OF READING.
Program accomplishments
- PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVING A COMMUNITY OF 7,000. BOOKS ARE LOANED, PERIODICALS FURNISHED, CHILDREN AND ADULT PROGRAMS OFFERED. COMMUNITY ROOM AVAILABLE FOR RENT AT A NOMINAL FEE TO THE PUBLIC. INTERNET USAGE PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC.Expenses $194,122 · revenue $6,865
- Expenses $116
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7079624
- 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
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B71Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,107,334
- Income (IRS master file)
- $180,938
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $180,938 | $208,009 | $1,107,334 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $182,078 | $195,633 | $1,051,011 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $176,264 | $200,596 | $897,125 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $191,145 | $198,596 | $879,933 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 23-7079624).
Questions about HITCHCOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of HITCHCOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HITCHCOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY is 23-7079624.
- Is HITCHCOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to HITCHCOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HITCHCOCK 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 HITCHCOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HITCHCOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HITCHCOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JENNIE LEE THIEM.
- Who are the officers and directors of HITCHCOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HITCHCOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $180,938, expenses of $208,009 and total assets of $1,107,334 at year end.
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