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Nonprofit · EIN 52-2395299

FRIENDS OF THE W G RHEA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Tax-exempt · PARIS, TN 38242

Financials

$8K$3K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE W G RHEA PUBLIC LIBRARY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$8,222$3,172$5,050$14,381–$14,381
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,834
Investment income
$48
Net income from fundraising events
$3,340

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$265
Other expenses
$2,907

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$9,581
Total assets, end of year
$14,381
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$14,381
Cash, savings and investments
$14,381
Gross receipts
$9,455

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, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BILL PERKINSPRESIDENT0$0
OMA BASSTREASURER0$0
MARTHA THOMASVICE PRESIDE0$0
BARBARA HYDESECRETARY0$0
KATHY COLLINSDIRECTOR0$0
WANDA GALLIMOREDIRECTOR0$0
SUSANNAH MURPHYDIRECTOR0$0
FRAN JENKINSDIRECTOR0$0
CAROL MANNONDIRECTOR0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
400 W WASHINGTON ST, PARIS, TN 38242-3903
In care of
% OMA BASS
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
400 W WASHINGTON ST, PARIS TN 38242
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
MARY CATHERINE LOWE, 400 W WASHINGTON ST, PARIS TN 38242
Signed the 990-EZ
BILL PERKINS, PRESIDENT
Return prepared by
CRS CPAS

Mission

TO SUPPPORT THE W.G. RHEA PUBLIC LIBRARY BY SELLING USED BOOKS DONATED TO THE LIBRARY AND THEN USING THE PROCEEDS TO PURCHASE BOOKS, SUBSCRIPTIONS, SUMMER READING PROGRAMS, AUDIO BOOKS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR THE W.G. RHEA PUBLIC LIBRARY.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • USED BOOKS DONATED TO THE W.G. RHEA PUBLIC LIBRARY WERE SOLD, AND THE PROCEEDS USED TO PURCHASE BOOKS, SUBSCRIPTIONS, SUMMER READING PROGRAMS, AUDIO BOOKS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS ALL FOR THE W.G. RHEA PUBLIC LIBRARY.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for FRIENDS OF THE W G RHEA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
52-2395299
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
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B11)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: MARY CATHERINE LOWE
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: MARY CATHERINE LOWE
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$8,222$3,172$14,381XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2007
Officer: Martha Thomas
March 31, 2008≤ $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 52-2395299).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE W G RHEA PUBLIC LIBRARY

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE W G RHEA PUBLIC LIBRARY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE W G RHEA PUBLIC LIBRARY is 52-2395299.
Is FRIENDS OF THE W G RHEA PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE W G RHEA PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE W G RHEA PUBLIC LIBRARY file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE W G RHEA 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 W G RHEA PUBLIC LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE W G RHEA PUBLIC LIBRARY?
The 990-N for 2025 names MARY CATHERINE LOWE.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE W G RHEA PUBLIC LIBRARY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE W G RHEA PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $8,222, expenses of $3,172 and total assets of $14,381 at year end.

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