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Nonprofit · EIN 27-3228437

CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · CRANSTON, RI 02920

Financials

$307K$18K2021$36K$32K2023$54K$74K2024$243K$64K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$243,136$64,152$178,984$564,308$0$564,308
December 31, 2024990$54,068$73,853-$19,785$349,924$0$349,924
December 31, 2023990$35,839$31,769$4,070$337,935$0$337,935
December 31, 2021990$306,525$18,158$288,367$321,665$0$321,665
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$226,009
Membership dues
$3,796
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$12,501
Net gain from sales of assets
$2,024
Net income from fundraising events
$4,626
Other revenue
$4,626

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,120
Program services (functional)
$37,779
Management and general (functional)
$26,373

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$349,924
Total assets, end of year
$564,308
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$564,308
Net assets without donor restrictions
$129,636
Net assets with donor restrictions
$434,672
Gross unrelated business income
$12,501
Gross receipts
$248,112
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
RI

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EDWARD A GARCIAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
KATE FELDERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
ANGELA M BUCCIEXECUTIVE BOARD
Trustee or director
0$0
GENE EMERYEXECUTIVE BOARD
Trustee or director
0$0
JESSICA DAVIDPRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
MICHAEL GOLDBERGTREASURER
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EDWARD A GARCIAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
KATE FELDERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
ANGELA M BUCCIEXECUTIVE BOARD
Trustee or director
0$0
GENE EMERYEXECUTIVE BOARD
Trustee or director
0$0
ALLISON WALSHEXECUTIVE BOARD
Trustee or director
0$0
JESSICA DAVIDPRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
MICHAEL GOLDBERGTREASURER
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EDWARD A GARCIAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
LISA KIRSHENBAUMSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
ANGELA M BUCCIEXECUTIVE BOARD
Trustee or director
0$0
GENE EMERYEXECUTIVE BOARD
Trustee or director
0$0
ALLISON WALSHEXECUTIVE BOARD
Trustee or director
0$0
JESSICA DAVIDPRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
MICHAEL GOLDBERGTREASURER
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EDWARD A GARCIAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
ANGELA M BUCCIEXECUTIVE BOARD
Trustee or director
0$0
GENE EMERYEXECUTIVE BOARD
Trustee or director
0$0
LISA KIRSHENBAUMEXECUTIVE BOARD
Trustee or director
0$0
ALLISON WALSHEXECUTIVE BOARD
Trustee or director
0$0
MICHAEL H GOLDBERGPRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
JESSICA DAVIDTREASURER
Officer
0$0
MARY ANN SLOCOMBSECRETARY
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
140 SOCKANOSSET CROSS RD, CRANSTON, RI 02920-5539
In care of
% EDWARD GARCIA
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
140 Sockanosset Cross Road, Cranston RI 02920
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
EDWARD A GARCIA JR, 140 SOCKANOSSET CROSS ROAD, CRANSTON, RI 02920
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Edward Garcia, 140 Sockanosset Cross Road, Cranston RI 02920
Signed the 990
EDWARD A GARCIA JR, CEO
Phone
(401) 943-9080
Return prepared by
ANTHONY V RICCI CPA INC

Mission

THE CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WILL SECURE CONTRIBUTIONS TO HELP FULFILL THE MISSION OF THE CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. FUNDS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SERVICES, PROGRAMMATIC AND CAPITAL NEEDS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THIS PROGRAM IS THE FRIENDS OF THE CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY MEMBERSHIPS. THE MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE USED TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO THE CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM AND MUSEUM PASS PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $37,779 · revenue $3,796

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-3228437
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
2010
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B11)
Assets (IRS master file)
$564,308
Income (IRS master file)
$248,112

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$243,136$64,152$564,308XML
990December 2024$54,068$73,853$349,924IRS
990December 2023$35,839$31,769$337,935XML
990December 2022$46,557$29,361$305,876IRS
990December 2021$306,525$18,158$321,665XML
990-N for 2020
Officer: Edward Garcia
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Edward Garcia
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 27-3228437).

Questions about CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION is 27-3228437.
Is CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 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 CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 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 CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 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 CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names EDWARD A GARCIA JR.
Who are the officers and directors of CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $243,136, expenses of $64,152 and total assets of $564,308 at year end.

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