Nonprofit · EIN 25-6009089
KNOX PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · KNOX, PA 16232
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $271,378 | $167,742 | $103,636 | $3,102,238 | $64 | $3,102,174 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $228,052 | $164,972 | $63,080 | $2,830,338 | $3,561 | $2,826,777 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $245,763 | $179,904 | $65,859 | $1,144,771 | $0 | $1,144,771 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $279,658 | $136,119 | $143,539 | $1,089,433 | $0 | $1,089,433 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $105,280
- of which government grants
- $51,256
- Program service revenue
- $3,478
- Investment income
- $131,063
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $5,301
- Other revenue
- $31,557
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $85,109
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $99,990
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,650
- Occupancy
- $7,471
- Travel
- $2,022
- Depreciation
- $10,576
- Program services (functional)
- $125,270
- Management and general (functional)
- $42,472
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,830,338
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,102,238
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $64
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,102,174
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $333,859
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,138,078
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,545,455
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,556,719
- Gross receipts
- $271,378
- Employees
- 6
- Year formed
- 1935
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDY GERZINA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AUBERY GUZZO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHELBY HARTZEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM MCCONNELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GINGER MCGIFFIN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARY PREISEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RODNEY SHERMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA ACE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DANIELLE FYE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JUDY GERZINA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GINGER MCGIFFIN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARY PREISEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA QUEER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RODNEY SHERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDY GERZINA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN MONREAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RODNEY SHERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GINGER MCGIFFIN | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DANIELLE FYE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| REBECCA QUEER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MELISSA ACE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRS GINGER MCGIFFIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MRS DANIELLE FYE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MR JOHN MONREAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MRS JUDY GERZINA | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MR JAMES MCCONNELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MRS REBECCA QUEER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MRS MELISSA ACE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 510, KNOX, PA 16232-0510
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RODNEY SHERMAN, 305 N MAIN ST PO BOX 510, KNOX, PA 16232
- Signed the 990
- RODNEY SHERMAN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (814) 797-1054
- Return prepared by
- MATTERN CPA LLC
Mission
TO MAINTAIN A PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE INFORMATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF THE CITIZENS OF THREE BOROUGHS AND FOUR TOWNSHIPS WITHIN THE KEYSTONE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF KNOX, PA.
Program accomplishments
- LIBRARY STAFF - TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH SERVICES SUCH AS REFERENCE; READER'S ADVISOR; MATERIALS SELECTION AND PROCESSING; PUBLIC FAXING, LAMINATING, PRINTING, SCANNING, AND PHOTOCOPY SERVICES; AND OTHER DUTIES NECESSARY AS LIBRARIANS AND SUPPORT STAFF TO THE 7,544 PATRONS OF THE STATE DESIGNATED SERVICE AREA.Expenses $125,270
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 25-6009089
- 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)
- $3,102,238
- Income (IRS master file)
- $271,378
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $245,763 | $179,904 | $1,144,771 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $149,218 | $179,104 | $1,062,820 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about KNOX PUBLIC LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of KNOX PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KNOX PUBLIC LIBRARY is 25-6009089.
- Is KNOX PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to KNOX PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KNOX 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 KNOX 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 KNOX PUBLIC LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KNOX PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RODNEY SHERMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of KNOX PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does KNOX PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $271,378, expenses of $167,742 and total assets of $3,102,238 at year end.
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