Nonprofit · EIN 23-7098043
FRIENDS OF THE TRUMBULL LIBRARY
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · TRUMBULL, CT 06611
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $9,139 | $7,933 | $1,206 | $20,205 | $0 | $20,205 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $11,969 | $12,349 | -$380 | $18,893 | $0 | $18,893 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,456
- Membership dues
- $1,683
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $7,835
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $98
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,893
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,205
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,205
- Cash, savings and investments
- $20,205
- Gross receipts
- $9,139
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Bahr | President | 4 | $0 |
| Joseph Denin | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Stefanie Rubano | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Jeannine Stauder | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Stefan Lyhne-Nielsen | Ex-Officio Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Bahr | President | 4 | $0 |
| Joseph Denin | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Stefanie Rubano | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Jeannine Stauder | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Stefan Lyhne-Nielsen | Ex-Officio Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 33 QUALITY ST, TRUMBULL, CT 06611-3140
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 33 Quality Street, Trumbull CT 06611
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Thomas Hall, 35 Coach House Road, Stratford CT 06614
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Stefanie Rubano, Treasurer
- Phone
- (203) 913-2181
Mission
From our bylaws: The purpose of the Friends of the Trumbull Library is to promote interest in the Trumbull Library System, to promote the cultural and educational services of the Trumbull Library System, and to use all net proceeds raised by the Friends to benefit the Trumbull Library System. We accomplish this via donations from the community through various programs run through the library. Beneficiaries are adults and children in the community.
Program accomplishments
- Grants provided in 2025 were as follows: (1) Summer Reading Program for youth community which is additional supplies to serve the camp-like events held at the library (prizes and additional books); (2) Adult and Youth services - similar to summer reading (prizes, books); (3) Children's Section of library improvements (new furniture); (4) Staff Development Fund - continuing education sessions and end of year luncheon; (5) Book dumpster funding - yearly cost is paid 50% by the group and the other 50% is paid for by the town.grants $7,835
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7098043
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,205
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,139
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2024
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2024
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2024
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $9,139 | $7,933 | $20,205 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $11,969 | $12,349 | $18,893 | XML |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Thomas Hall | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: thomas hall | December 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 23-7098043).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE TRUMBULL LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE TRUMBULL LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE TRUMBULL LIBRARY is 23-7098043.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE TRUMBULL LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2024 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2024.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE TRUMBULL LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE TRUMBULL LIBRARY file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE TRUMBULL 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 TRUMBULL 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 is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE TRUMBULL LIBRARY?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Thomas Hall.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE TRUMBULL LIBRARY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE TRUMBULL LIBRARY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,139, expenses of $7,933 and total assets of $20,205 at year end.
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