Nonprofit · EIN 35-1787253
CARMEL CLAY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · CARMEL, IN 46032
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $526,887 | $445,751 | $81,136 | $2,621,264 | $4,818 | $2,616,446 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $550,462 | $440,752 | $109,710 | $2,515,925 | $5,256 | $2,510,669 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $415,250 | $505,628 | -$90,378 | $2,319,248 | $772 | $2,318,476 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $343,048
- Program service revenue
- $150,315
- Investment income
- $52,487
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$6
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$20,595
- Other revenue
- -$18,963
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $194,303
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $135,895
- Other salaries and wages
- $27,589
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $174,360
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,925
- Travel
- $470
- Program services (functional)
- $329,508
- Management and general (functional)
- $42,173
- Fundraising (functional)
- $74,070
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,515,925
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,621,264
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,818
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,616,446
- Publicly traded securities
- $6
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,503,920
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,112,526
- Gross unrelated business income
- $995
- Gross receipts
- $689,491
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 128
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH HAMILTON | FOUNDATION DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $115,046 | $20,849 |
| SHERRY MCVEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE HERNDON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENA STIRN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT RODKEY | GUILD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RANJIT PUTHRAN | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT HOY | GOVERNENCE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL ASHLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE BECHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY CHAPMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MISSY ELTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HOWARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KASEY KAUFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACI RUNGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LALAINE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HADLEY VLAHOGEORGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CASEY WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB SWANAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH HAMILTON | FOUNDATION DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $108,621 | $19,195 |
| MISSY ELTZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE BURSAW | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENA STIRN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY STEFFEN | GUILD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RANJIT PUTHRAN | EX-OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY MCVEY | GOVERNENCE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE HERNDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACI RUNGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY CHAPMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB SWANAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HOWARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN BROTHERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KASEY KAUFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE BECHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT HOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALMERA MAHMOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HADLEY VLAHOGEORGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL ASHLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH HAMILTON | FOUNDATION DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $101,220 | $17,536 |
| MELISA KEISER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY MCVEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LALAINE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY VON EIFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN BROTHERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL ASHLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN KOHLMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE HERNDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HOWARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA PUTHRAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE BURSAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY CHAPMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIVIAN LAWHEAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT HOY | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MISSY ELTZ | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENA STIRN | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALMERA MAHMOOD | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 425 E MAIN ST, CARMEL, IN 46032-1857
- In care of
- % ELIZABETH HAMILTON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ELIZABETH HAMILTON, 425 E MAIN STREET, CARMEL, IN 46032
- Signed the 990
- ELIZABETH HAMILTON, FOUNDATION DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (317) 814-3905
- Return prepared by
- BLUE & CO LLC
Mission
TO SUPPORT AND SUSTAIN THE LONG-TERM EXCELLENCE OF THE CARMEL CLAY PUBLIC LIBRARY BY FUNDING PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND RESOURCES THAT ENHANCE LEARNING, ACCESS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BEYOND BASIC PUBLIC FUNDING.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOUNDATION RAISES AND DISTRIBUTES FUNDS TO SUPPORT LIBRARY PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES THAT ARE NOT FULLY FUNDED THROUGH PUBLIC TAX REVENUES, ENSURING CONTINUED INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE AT THE CARMEL CLAY PUBLIC LIBRARY.THE CARMEL CLAY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS NEARLY 2,000 FREE PROGRAMS OFFERED ANNUALLY BY THE LIBRARY BY RAISING FUNDS THROUGH DIRECT MAIL CAMPAIGNS AND BY SUPPORTING THREE AFFILIATED VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS.THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SERVES AS THE FOUNDATION'S RETAIL ARM, OPERATING THE FRIENDS BOOKSTORE, HOSTING TWO ANNUAL BOOK SALES, AND MANAGING ONLINE SALES THROUGH AMAZON. ALL MATERIALS ARE DONATED BY THE COMMUNITY OR WITHDRAWN FROM THE LIBRARY'S COLLECTION.TWO ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER GROUPS SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S FUNDRAISING EVENTS. THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP ORGANIZES THE ANNUAL LIBRARY AFTER DARK EVENT EACH SPRING, WHILE THE GUILD PRESENTS THE GUILDED LEAF AUTHOR EVENT SERIES EACH FALL.Expenses $329,508 · grants $194,303 · revenue $157,322
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
- 35-1787253
- 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
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,621,264
- Income (IRS master file)
- $689,491
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $526,887 | $445,751 | $2,621,264 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $550,462 | $440,752 | $2,515,925 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $415,250 | $505,628 | $2,319,248 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,052,776 | $483,396 | $2,300,335 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 35-1787253).
Questions about CARMEL CLAY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of CARMEL CLAY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CARMEL CLAY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC is 35-1787253.
- Is CARMEL CLAY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to CARMEL CLAY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CARMEL CLAY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 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 CARMEL CLAY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC 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 CARMEL CLAY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC 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 CARMEL CLAY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ELIZABETH HAMILTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of CARMEL CLAY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $115,046 (ELIZABETH HAMILTON, FOUNDATION DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CARMEL CLAY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $526,887, expenses of $445,751 and total assets of $2,621,264 at year end.
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