Nonprofit · EIN 45-0440375
FRIENDS OF THE FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · FARGO, ND 58107
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $49,279 | $37,095 | $12,184 | $85,663 | – | $85,663 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $42,963 | $90,708 | -$47,745 | $73,479 | – | $73,479 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $135,483 | $32,831 | $102,652 | $121,224 | – | $121,224 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,497
- Program service revenue
- $35,032
- Investment income
- $4,750
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $25,323
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $6,820
- Other expenses
- $4,952
- Program services (functional)
- $35,775
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $73,479
- Total assets, end of year
- $85,663
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $85,663
- Cash, savings and investments
- $85,663
- Gross receipts
- $49,279
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARISA NYGORD | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY VANDER VORST | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| JULI MUNRO | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE ANDERSON | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELE ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| RHONDA UBBEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREA DORFMEISTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SAM BENSHOOF | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| LEAH ECKLUND | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BOB JANSEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARISA NYGORD | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY VANDER VORST | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| JULI MUNRO | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE ANDERSON | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELE ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| RHONDA UBBEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREA DORFMEISTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SAM BENSHOOF | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELE ANDERSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY VANDER VORST | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| JULI MUNRO | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| MARTIN GRINDELAND | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1365, FARGO, ND 58107-1365
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- PO BOX 1365, FARGO ND 58107
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Patrick Sinner, PO BOX 1365, FARGO ND 58107
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JULI MUNRO, TREASURER
- Phone
- (701) 364-2665
- Website
- WWW.FRIENDSFPL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FARMCHEK SERVICES INC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY THROUGH ADVOCACY, FUNDRAISING, AND VOLUNTEERING.
Program accomplishments
- WORK TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND THE SERVICES OFFERED BY THE LIBRARY BY RAISING FUNDS THROUGH USED BOOK SALES AND OFFERING MEMBERSHIPS.Expenses $35,775 · grants $25,323
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-0440375
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B70Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $85,663
- Income (IRS master file)
- $49,279
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $49,279 | $37,095 | $85,663 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $42,963 | $90,708 | $73,479 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $135,483 | $32,831 | $121,224 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Patrick Sinner | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Patrick Sinner | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Patrick Sinner | 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 45-0440375).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY is 45-0440375.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY 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 FRIENDS OF THE FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Patrick Sinner.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $49,279, expenses of $37,095 and total assets of $85,663 at year end.
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