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Nonprofit · EIN 36-3994799

THOMAS FORD LIBRARY FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · WESTERN SPRGS, IL 60558

Financials

$215K$17K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THOMAS FORD LIBRARY FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$214,675$16,973$197,702$565,940$0$565,940
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$193,028
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$21,647
Net gain from sales of assets
$12,158
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$11,001
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$11,001
Fundraising (functional)
$5,972

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$349,162
Total assets, end of year
$565,940
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$565,940
Publicly traded securities
$384,899
Net assets without donor restrictions
$565,940
Gross receipts
$214,675
Employees
0
Volunteers
8
Year formed
1994
State of legal domicile
IL

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
TED BODEWESLIBRARY DIRE
Trustee or director
–$0
MARY BROWNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JODIE DISTLERVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOHN ERICSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARGARET FAHRENBACHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ADAM FUELLEMANLIBRARY BOAR
Trustee or director
–$0
MARY GRESKADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LESLIE KARASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ANNE KOZAKPRESIDENT/CH
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KRISTIE M SCRIBASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
800 CHESTNUT ST, WESTERN SPRGS, IL 60558-1430
In care of
% ANNE KOZAK
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
800 Chestnut, Western Springs IL 60558
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ANNE KOZAK, 800 CHESTNUT STREET, WESTERN SPRINGS, IL 60558
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Anne Kozak, 800 Chestnut, Western Springs IL 60558
Signed the 990
JODIE DISTLER, VICE CHAIR
Phone
(708) 246-0520
Return prepared by
SALERNO LAW GROUP PC

Mission

THE FOUNDATION IS WHOLLY ORGANIZED AND OPERATED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THOMAS FORD MEMORIAL LIBRARY, A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN WESTERN SPRINGS, ILLINOIS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE CAPITAL PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMING OF THE THOMAS FORD MEMORIAL LIBRARY. IN 2025, THE FOUNDATION FUNDED THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM.
  • THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE CAPITAL PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMING OF THE THOMAS FORD MEMORIAL LIBRARY. IN 2025, THE FOUNDATION FUNDED THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM.
    Expenses $11,001 · grants $11,001

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-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
36-3994799
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
1996
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B117)
Assets (IRS master file)
$565,940
Income (IRS master file)
$214,675

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$214,675$16,973$565,940IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Anne Kozak
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Anne Kozak
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Anne Kozak
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Anne Kozak
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Leslie Karas
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 36-3994799).

Questions about THOMAS FORD LIBRARY FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of THOMAS FORD LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THOMAS FORD LIBRARY FOUNDATION is 36-3994799.
Is THOMAS FORD LIBRARY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to THOMAS FORD LIBRARY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THOMAS FORD LIBRARY FOUNDATION 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 THOMAS FORD LIBRARY FOUNDATION 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 THOMAS FORD LIBRARY FOUNDATION 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 THOMAS FORD LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ANNE KOZAK.
Who are the officers and directors of THOMAS FORD LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THOMAS FORD LIBRARY FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $214,675, expenses of $16,973 and total assets of $565,940 at year end.

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