Nonprofit · EIN 23-7098721
FRIENDS OF THE MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $204,814 | $237,796 | -$32,982 | $360,450 | $0 | $360,450 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $234,395 | $230,208 | $4,187 | $393,432 | $0 | $393,432 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $183,878 | $298,045 | -$114,167 | $389,245 | $0 | $389,245 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $204,190
- of which government grants
- $7,821
- Membership dues
- $33,274
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $624
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $121,328
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $87,869
- Program services (functional)
- $229,914
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,882
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $393,432
- Total assets, end of year
- $360,450
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $360,450
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $237,133
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $123,317
- Gross receipts
- $324,899
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1969
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Schultz | President Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Julia Noble | Vice President & Chapter Representative Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Lynn MacDermott | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Barbara Madrid | At-Large Board Member & Book Store Manager Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Patricia Hess | At-Large Board Member & Newsletter Editor Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Cindy Swift | At-Large Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Penny Wells | Chapter Representative Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Susan Brandborg | Chapter Representative Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Carol Teller | Chapter Representative Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Freddy Cobey | Chapter Representative Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Schultz | President Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Julia Noble | Vice President & Chapter Representative Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Lynn MacDermott | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Barbara Madrid | At-Large Board Member & Book Store Manager Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Patricia Hess | At-Large Board Member & Newsletter Editor Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Cindy Swift | At-Large Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Penny Wells | Chapter Representative Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Susan Brandborg | Chapter Representative Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Carol Teller | Chapter Representative Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Freddy Cobey | Chapter Representative Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Schultz | President Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Julia Noble | Vice President & Chapter Representative Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Renee Stender | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Lynn MacDermott | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Barbara Madrid | At-Large Board Member & Book Store Manager Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Patricia Hess | At-Large Board Member & Newsletter Editor Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Cindy Swift | At-Large Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Penny Wells | Chapter Representative Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Suki Sennett | Chapter Representative Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Susan Brandborg | Chapter Representative Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Carol Teller | Chapter Representative Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3501 CIVIC CENTER DR STE 414, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903-4189
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Virginia Schultz, 3501 Civic Center Drive Room 414, San Rafael, CA 94901
- Signed the 990
- Lynn MacDermott, Treasurer
- Phone
- (415) 785-4223
- Website
- www.marinlibraryfriends.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 23-7098721 or by the name FRIENDS OF THE MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Focus public attention on and generate community support for library services, facilities, and other needs. Expand opportunities for the well-being of the community. Encourage literacy. Assist in obtaining financial support for the library.
Program accomplishments
- Year-round programming for children, teens and adults to foster reading and literacy. Includes story time, lectures, performances, workshops, giveaway books, and outreach to Spanish speaking communities. Also includes staff and volunteer appreciation events.Expenses $108,024 · grants $108,024
- Supplemental library materials (books, e-books, videos), historic documents and internet access. Also furniture and equipment.Expenses $4,285 · grants $4,285
- Lobbying - see Schedule C.Expenses $15,100
- Occupancy, insurance, office expenses, etc.Expenses $102,505
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7098721
- 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
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $360,450
- Income (IRS master file)
- $324,899
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $204,814 | $237,796 | $360,450 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $234,395 | $230,208 | $393,432 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $183,878 | $298,045 | $389,245 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $273,698 | $257,076 | $503,412 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 23-7098721).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY is 23-7098721.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE MARIN COUNTY FREE 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 MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Virginia Schultz.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $204,814, expenses of $237,796 and total assets of $360,450 at year end.
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