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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7380305

FRIENDS OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Tax-exempt · SANTA BARBARA, CA 93102

Financials

$86K$96K2023$33K$6K2024$135K$108K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$134,934$107,511$27,423$312,619$341$312,278
December 31, 2024990-EZ$32,854$6,096$26,758$271,893$347$271,546
September 30, 2024990-EZ$85,749$95,710-$9,961$251,075$346$250,729
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$124,034
Investment income
$3,513
Net gain from sales of assets
$7,387

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$8,959
Printing, publications and postage
$3,356
Other expenses
$95,196
Program services (functional)
$86,922

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$271,893
Total assets, end of year
$312,619
Total liabilities, end of year
$341
Net assets, end of year
$312,278
Cash, savings and investments
$311,332
Gross receipts
$134,934

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BARBARA HERSHBERGPRESIDENT0$0
JANE GIFFINBOARD MEMBER0$0
YOLANDA LOPEZVICE PRESIDE0$0
LINDA LOVEASST SECRETA0$0
MARIANNE ROBINSONTREASURER0$0
KIM SHINGLESECRETARY0$0
MARSHA BARRBOARD MEMBER0$0
ANN BLANTONBOARD MEMBER0$0
MONICA HEMMAHBOARD MEMBER0$0
MARY GIBSONBOARD MEMBER0$0
INA ETTENBERGBOARD MEMBER0$0
STACY BARONBOARD MEMBER0$0
BETH WEINBERGBOARD MEMBER0$0
REGAN BARKSBOARD MEMBER0$0
HOPE FALSTEINBOARD MEMBER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BARBARA HERSHBERGPRESIDENT0$0
JANE GIFFINBOARD MEMBER0$0
YOLANDA LOPEZVICE PRESIDE0$0
LINDA LOVEASST SECRETA0$0
MARIANNE ROBINSONTREASURER0$0
KIM SHINGLESECRETARY0$0
MARSHA BARRBOARD MEMBER0$0
ANN BLANTONBOARD MEMBER0$0
MONICA HEMMAHBOARD MEMBER0$0
MARY GIBSONBOARD MEMBER0$0
INA ETTENBERGBOARD MEMBER0$0
STACY BARONBOARD MEMBER0$0
BETH WEINBERGBOARD MEMBER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BARBARA HERSHBERGPRESIDENT0$0
JANE GIFFINBOARD MEMBER0$0
YOLANDA LOPEZVICE PRESIDE0$0
LINDA LOVEBOARD MEMBER0$0
MARIANNE ROBINSONTREASURER0$0
KIM SHINGLEADMIN SECRET0$0
MARSHA BARRRECORDING SE0$0
ANN BLANTONBOARD MEMBER0$0
MONICA HEMMAHBOARD MEMBER0$0
MARY GIBSONBOARD MEMBER0$0
INA ETTENBERGBOARD MEMBER0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1019, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93102-1019
Signed the 990-EZ
MARIANNE ROBINSON, TREASURER
Phone
(805) 963-2603
Return prepared by
BALANCED WEALTH PLANNING INC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 23-7380305 or by the name FRIENDS OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

TO PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FUNCTIONS, SERVICES AND NEEDS OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY, TO SUPPORT THE EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENTS OF ITS SERVICES AND COLLECTIONS AND TO STIMULATE BENEFACTIONS TO THE LIBRARY.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • GRANTS TO THE SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY, HELPED THE LIBRARY TO PURCHASE MULTIPLE BOOKS, DVDS, VIDEOS, CDS AND OTHER REFERENCE MATERIALS. IN TURN THE LIBRARY USES THESE ASSETS IN THEIR REACH OUT AND READ PROGRAM
    Expenses $86,922

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for FRIENDS OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
23-7380305
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
1953
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$312,619
Income (IRS master file)
$134,934

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$134,934$107,511$312,619XML
990-EZDecember 2024$32,854$6,096$271,893IRS
990-EZSeptember 2024$85,749$95,710$251,075XML
990-EZSeptember 2023–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2022–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2021–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2020–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 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 23-7380305).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY is 23-7380305.
Is FRIENDS OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1953.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE SANTA BARBARA 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 FRIENDS OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC 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 SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC 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 are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $134,934, expenses of $107,511 and total assets of $312,619 at year end.

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