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Nonprofit · EIN 25-1028117

MERCER AREA LIBRARY INC

Tax-exempt · MERCER, PA 16137

Financials

$210K$192K2023$202K$153K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MERCER AREA LIBRARY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$202,294$153,103$49,191$1,343,152$0$1,343,152
December 31, 2023990$210,283$192,252$18,031$1,220,073$0$1,220,073
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$131,669
of which government grants
$57,867
Program service revenue
$5,829
Investment income
$64,596
Net gain from sales of assets
$31,398
Other revenue
$200

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$40,942
Other salaries and wages
$43,282
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$91,308
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$12,152
Accounting fees
$289
Occupancy
$9,049
Travel
$154
Program services (functional)
$133,604
Management and general (functional)
$17,094
Fundraising (functional)
$2,405

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,220,073
Total assets, end of year
$1,343,152
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,343,152
Publicly traded securities
$1,281,449
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,343,152
Gross receipts
$202,294
Employees
5
Volunteers
10
Year formed
1981
State of legal domicile
PA

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATTHEW GOLDYNLIBRARY DIRECTOR
Officer
35$40,942
LINDA SMITHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
DONNA YOUNGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
SHERRY BLAKESLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CINDY BUTCHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DIANNA EPERTHENERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DALE REIMOLDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LAURIE RUHLMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DEBBIE THOMPSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
KAREN WATSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATTHEW GOLDYNLIBRARY DIRECTOR
Officer
35$41,034
LINDA SMITHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
DONNA YOUNGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
SHERRY BLAKESLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CINDY BUTCHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DIANNA EPERTHENERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DALE REIMOLDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LAURIE RUHLMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DEBBIE THOMPSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
KAREN WATSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
110 E VENANGO ST, MERCER, PA 16137-1130
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DONNA YOUNG, 110 EAST VENANGO STREET, MERCER, PA 16137
Signed the 990
DONNA YOUNG, TREASURER
Phone
(724) 662-4233
Return prepared by
MCGILL POWER BELL & ASSOC LLP

Mission

TO PROMOTE LITERACY ENHANCEMENT, PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR ALL STUDENTS AND ENHANCE RECREATIONAL ENJOYMENT OF READING.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE LIBRARY PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, INFORMATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL MATERIALS AND PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE FIVE MUNICIPALITIES THAT COMPRISE THE MERCER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND RESIDENTS OF THE SURROUNDING AREAS. LIBRARY CARDS ARE FREE TO ANY RESIDENT OF THE FIVE MUNICIPALITIES. NON-RESIDENTS OF THESE MUNICIPALITIES ARE CHARGED A $20 FEE PER YEAR PER FAMILY. THE LIBRARY PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES AS A COMMUNITY LIBRARY, SUCH AS CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH PROGRAMS, ADULT PROGRAMS, AND USED BOOK SALES. THESE SERVICES ARE IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC LIBRARY SERVICES OF PROVIDING ITS COLLECTION OF BOOKS, PERIODICALS AND INTERNET SERVICES TO THE LIBRARY'S PATRONS.
    Expenses $133,604 · revenue $5,829

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
25-1028117
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
1986
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,343,152
Income (IRS master file)
$202,294

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$202,294$153,103$1,343,152IRS
990December 2023$210,283$192,252$1,220,073XML
990December 2022$159,982$146,694$1,075,901IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 25-1028117).

Questions about MERCER AREA LIBRARY INC

What is the EIN of MERCER AREA LIBRARY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MERCER AREA LIBRARY INC is 25-1028117.
Is MERCER AREA LIBRARY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
Are donations to MERCER AREA LIBRARY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MERCER AREA LIBRARY INC 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 MERCER AREA LIBRARY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MERCER AREA LIBRARY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of MERCER AREA LIBRARY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DONNA YOUNG.
Who are the officers and directors of MERCER AREA LIBRARY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,942 (MATTHEW GOLDYN, LIBRARY DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does MERCER AREA LIBRARY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $202,294, expenses of $153,103 and total assets of $1,343,152 at year end.

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