Nonprofit · EIN 47-1482692
FRIENDS OF THE BRAINERD PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
Tax-exempt · BRAINERD, MN 56401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $65,468 | $40,367 | $25,101 | $138,861 | $0 | $138,861 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $70,034 | $46,202 | $23,832 | $121,860 | $8,100 | $113,760 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $59,492 | $57,138 | $2,354 | $95,528 | $5,600 | $89,928 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,985
- Membership dues
- $2,378
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,320
- Net income from fundraising events
- $48,759
- Other revenue
- $26
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $9,762
- Printing, publications and postage
- $977
- Other expenses
- $29,628
- Program services (functional)
- $34,686
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $121,860
- Total assets, end of year
- $138,861
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $138,861
- Cash, savings and investments
- $138,861
- Gross receipts
- $111,140
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Johnson | President | 8 | $0 |
| Amanda Niemann | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Mary S Anderson | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Jenna Pettit | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Judy Rardin | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Peg Mann | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Theresa Bourke | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Kristin Thoennes | Director | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Johnson | President | 10 | $0 |
| Doreen Eiesland | Vice president | 6 | $0 |
| Amanda Niemann | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Mary S Anderson | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Jenna Pettit | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Judy Rarin | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Diane Runberg | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Peg Mann | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Theresa Bourke | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila DeChantal | President | 12 | $0 |
| Doreen Eiesland | Vice president | 10 | $0 |
| Amanda Niemann | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Mary S Anderson | Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Jenna Pettit | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Judy Rarin | Director | 6 | $0 |
| Diane Runberg | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 416 S 5TH ST, BRAINERD, MN 56401-3509
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 416 S 5th Street, Brainerd MN 56401
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Sherri DeLaHunt, 416 S 5th Street, Brainerd MN 56401
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Mary Anderson, Treasurer
- Phone
- (507) 273-5165
Mission
Enhance the services that the Brainerd Public Library provides to the community. Raise funds, awareness, and advocate for Brainderd Public Library.
Program accomplishments
- Special projects for the Brainerd Public Library which had Visitors 104,817, Checkouts 170,289: Children's area $7,062, Book repair $1,631, Library card holder $1,540, Tablet hub $900, Reader subscription $375, Display cart $178.Expenses $11,686
- Brown Bag Lunch Authors Series which had 17 events and 631 attendees: Author honorariums $4,736, Supplies $606.Expenses $5,342
- Battle of the Books which had 140 readers that read 4 books with 4 author visits: Stipends to helpers $4,026, Authors $1,000, Books $720, Prizes $500.Expenses $6,246
- Other: Books Burgers Brews $968, Books $4,718, and Children's area $1,226, Scholarships $4,500.Expenses $11,412
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-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
- 47-1482692
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $138,861
- Income (IRS master file)
- $111,140
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $65,468 | $40,367 | $138,861 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $70,034 | $46,202 | $121,860 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $59,492 | $57,138 | $95,528 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Sherri DeLaHunt | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Sherri DeLaHunt | 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 47-1482692).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE BRAINERD PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE BRAINERD PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE BRAINERD PUBLIC LIBRARY INC is 47-1482692.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE BRAINERD PUBLIC LIBRARY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE BRAINERD PUBLIC LIBRARY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE BRAINERD PUBLIC LIBRARY 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 BRAINERD PUBLIC LIBRARY 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 FRIENDS OF THE BRAINERD PUBLIC LIBRARY INC 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 BRAINERD PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Sherri DeLaHunt.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE BRAINERD PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE BRAINERD PUBLIC LIBRARY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $65,468, expenses of $40,367 and total assets of $138,861 at year end.
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