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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1606282

FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF ANNISTON-CALHOUN COUNTY INC

Tax-exempt · ANNISTON, AL 36201

Financials

$166K$135K2022$218K$255K2023$135K$179K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF ANNISTON-CALHOUN COUNTY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$135,067$179,223-$44,156$2,090,006$0$2,090,006
September 30, 2024990$217,636$255,144-$37,508$2,090,038$0$2,090,038
September 30, 2023990$165,699$135,352$30,347$1,879,065$0$1,879,065
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$23,155
Membership dues
$3,655
Program service revenue
$21,564
Investment income
$90,348
Net gain from sales of assets
$54,666
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$147,750
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$850
Program services (functional)
$179,223

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,090,038
Total assets, end of year
$2,090,006
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$2,090,006
Land, buildings and equipment
$81,617
Publicly traded securities
$1,980,469
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,090,006
Gross receipts
$380,018
Employees
0
Year formed
1971
State of legal domicile
AL

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JIM WAKEFIELDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PATRICIA PATTY1ST VICE PRE
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DEBBIE STRATTON2ND VICE PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
GWEN HICKSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
THOMAS BURGESSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
GLENDA BARKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NELL COLEMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ELIZABETH ENGLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
VIRGINIA PARKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JANICE REAVESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MARILYN REYNOLDSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
SARAH SLOANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CARYL STAHLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
SANDY WINGOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JIM WAKEFIELDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DEBBIE STRATTON1ST VICE PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
CARYL STAHL2ND VICE PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
GWEN HICKSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
THOMAS BURGESSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SCOTT BURLESONASST TREASUR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
DAVID BOYDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
NELL COLEMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
GLORIA KEELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
VIRGINIA PARKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
PATRICIA PATTYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JANICE REAVESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MARILYN REYNOLDSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SARAH SLOANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JIM WAKEFIELDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DEBBIE STRATTON1ST VICE PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
CARYL STAHL2ND VICE PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
GWEN HICKSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
THOMAS BURGESSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SCOTT BURLESONASST TREASUR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
DAVID BOYDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
NELL COLEMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
GLORIA KEELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
VIRGINIA PARKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
PATRICIA PATTYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JANICE REAVESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MARILYN REYNOLDSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
SARAH SLOANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
108 E 10TH ST, ANNISTON, AL 36201-5662
In care of
% PUBLIC LIBRARY OF ANNISTON
Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
108 East 10th Street, ANNISTON AL 36201
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JIM WAKEFIELD
Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
Martha Merrill, 103 Oakcrest Circle, Anniston AL 36207
Signed the 990
THOMAS BURGESS, TREASURER
Phone
(256) 835-1823
Return prepared by
LACKEY INC

Mission

TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF ANNISTON/CALHOUN COUNTY.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE FRIENDS HAS ONLY ONE MISSION, TO SUPPORT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY FINANCIALLY, TO PERMIT THEM TO UPGRADE COMPUTERS, CREATE A LOCAL MEANS OF HOUSEHOLD TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT, UPGRADE FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT AND ADD SOME PART-TIME SERVICING EMPLOYEES. IN ADDITION, THE FRIENDS ASSIST AND / OR SUPPORT LARGER EVENTS SUCH AS MOBILE BOOK BUS REPAIRS / REPLACEMENT, HVAC, AND OTHER UNPLANNED MAJOR EVENTS THAT ARISE OVER THE YEARS, AS NECESSARY FOR IT TO CONTINUE SERVICES WITHOUT INTERRUPTION.
    Expenses $179,223 · grants $147,750 · revenue $21,564

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1606282
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
1998
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B117)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,090,006
Income (IRS master file)
$380,018

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$135,067$179,223$2,090,006XML
990September 2024$217,636$255,144$2,090,038XML
990September 2023$165,699$135,352$1,879,065XML
990September 2022$171,842$95,139$1,719,399IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: Martha Merrill
September 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: Martha Merrill
September 30, 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 31-1606282).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF ANNISTON-CALHOUN COUNTY INC

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF ANNISTON-CALHOUN COUNTY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF ANNISTON-CALHOUN COUNTY INC is 31-1606282.
Is FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF ANNISTON-CALHOUN COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF ANNISTON-CALHOUN COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF ANNISTON-CALHOUN COUNTY 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 FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF ANNISTON-CALHOUN COUNTY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF ANNISTON-CALHOUN COUNTY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF ANNISTON-CALHOUN COUNTY INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JIM WAKEFIELD.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF ANNISTON-CALHOUN COUNTY INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF ANNISTON-CALHOUN COUNTY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $135,067, expenses of $179,223 and total assets of $2,090,006 at year end.

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