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Nonprofit · EIN 36-3135903

FRIENDS OF THE DES PLAINES PUBLIC LIBRARY

Tax-exempt · DES PLAINES, IL 60016

Financials

$121K$02023$199K$198K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE DES PLAINES PUBLIC LIBRARY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990-EZ$199,348$198,260$1,088$56,213–$56,213
May 31, 2024990-EZ$120,519$0$120,519$55,125–$177,512
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$198,523
Membership dues
$825

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$197,252
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$220
Other expenses
$788
Program services (functional)
$197,251

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$55,125
Total assets, end of year
$56,213
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$56,213
Cash, savings and investments
$56,213
Gross receipts
$199,348

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-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Karen WiererVice President16$0
Debra SusTreasurer16$0
Arlene ArendSecretary16$0
John LeachPresident16$0
990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Karen WiererVice President16$0
John LeachPresident16$0
Arlene ArendSecretary16$0
Debra SusTresurer16$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1501 ELLINWOOD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4553
Signed the 990-EZ
Debra Sus, Treasurer
Phone
(847) 376-2922

Mission

The mission of the Friend of the Des Plaines Public Library is to stimulate public interest in the library, promote literacy, life-long learning and the love of reading for all residents of Des Plaines, IL. It is also to support the activities of the DPPL designed to develop new library services of facilities, to provide ancillary financial support for project deemed desirable by DPPL board and FDPPL not normally available thru library. conventional budget provisions. Programs benefit city of DP community. Programs are for young children to seniors and include reading, lectures, music and arts.

990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Restricted donation to building and equipment for Creative Space/Media lab space located in Des Plaines Public Library
    Expenses $100,430
  • Education programs 2024 summer and winter reading programs all ages, family reading programs. Sunday movies, teen band concerts, summer/fall programs including music.
    Expenses $96,821

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for FRIENDS OF THE DES PLAINES PUBLIC LIBRARY

Due October 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
36-3135903
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1981
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$56,213
Income (IRS master file)
$199,348

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZMay 2025$199,348$198,260$56,213XML
990-EZMay 2024$120,519$0$55,125XML
990-EZMay 2023–––IRS
990-EZMay 2022–––IRS
990-EZMay 2021–––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 36-3135903).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE DES PLAINES PUBLIC LIBRARY

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE DES PLAINES PUBLIC LIBRARY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE DES PLAINES PUBLIC LIBRARY is 36-3135903.
Is FRIENDS OF THE DES PLAINES PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE DES PLAINES PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE DES PLAINES 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 FRIENDS OF THE DES PLAINES PUBLIC LIBRARY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF THE DES PLAINES PUBLIC LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended May 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE DES PLAINES PUBLIC LIBRARY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE DES PLAINES PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $199,348, expenses of $198,260 and total assets of $56,213 at year end.

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