Nonprofit · EIN 54-1856348
CITY OF RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · RICHMOND, VA 23219
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990 | $829,992 | $410,681 | $419,311 | $2,383,531 | $471,487 | $1,912,044 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $483,711 | $359,605 | $124,106 | $2,225,679 | $763,023 | $1,462,656 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $385,569 | $176,044 | $209,525 | $2,220,788 | $907,142 | $1,313,646 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $710,642
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $119,350
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $16,295
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $364,422
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,000
- Program services (functional)
- $364,422
- Management and general (functional)
- $46,259
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,225,679
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,383,531
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $471,487
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,912,044
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,622,321
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,063,178
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $848,866
- Gross receipts
- $1,746,066
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 21
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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 June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN REVERE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $0 | $82,276 |
| J DONTRESE BROWN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRAN BRADFORD | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH PETERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT FIRESTINE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER BLAKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN CHILDRESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLAN-CHARLES CHIPMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TORI FILAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GOINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE ISLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY LAUDERDALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NISSA LIPOWICZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOMINIQUE MCKENZIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAIGE NEWMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUE MCFADDEN PATOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY PAYNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FELIX SCHAPIRO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANET WOODY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEON WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS PETERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUTH DEBOER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN REVERE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $0 | $79,212 |
| J DONTRESE BROWN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRAN BRADFORD | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH PETERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT FIRESTINE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER BLAKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN CHILDRESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLAN-CHARLES CHIPMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TORI FILAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE V FRYE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GOINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE ISLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY LAUDERDALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NISSA LIPOWICZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYN KYLE MANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOMINIQUE MCKENZIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAIGE NEWMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE MCFADDEN PATOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY PAYNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FELIX SCHAPIRO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN E ULMSCHNEIDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET WOODY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEON WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS PETERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH DEBOER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN REVERE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $0 | $70,770 |
| JOHN E ULMSCHNEIDER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J DONTRESE BROWN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH PETERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT FIRESTINE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY ALTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER BLAKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRAN BRADFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN CHILDRESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLAN-CHARLES CHIPMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE V FRYE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GOINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE ISLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY LAUDERDALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NISSA LIPOWICZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYN KYLE MANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAIGE NEWMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE MCFADDEN PATOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FELIX SCHAPIRO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIANA VILLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL YATES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 101 E FRANKLIN ST, RICHMOND, VA 23219-2107
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- J DONTRESE BROWN, 101 E FRANKLIN ST, RICHMOND, VA 23219
- Signed the 990
- RICH PETERSON, TREASURER
- Phone
- (804) 646-5511
- Return prepared by
- WELLSCOLEMAN
Mission
THE CITY OF RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION DEVELOPS, ADMINISTERS, AND ALLOCATES FUNDS TO PROVIDE THE EXTRA MARGIN OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE CITY'S LIBRARY SYSTEM BY ENHANCING EXISTING PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE LIBRARY AND ITS PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- SUPPORT OF RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY WITH FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS, RESOURCES, AND EFFORTS THAT ENABLE RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND AND THE SURROUNDING ENVIRONS. THE WORK OF THE FOUNDATION IS GUIDED BY THE RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN, WHICH IS DEVELOPED BY THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR WITH THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES. FOUNDATION SUPPORT IS DIRECTED TO THE FIVE STRATEGIC GOALS BELOW, WHICH DEMONSTRATE OUR DEDICATION TO PROVIDING CRITICAL RESOURCES TO A VIBRANT AND ENGAGED RICHMOND COMMUNITY. GOAL 1: ACCESSIBLE LIBRARIES: INCREASE ACCESS TO LIBRARY LOCATIONS AND ENSURE AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO RESIDENTS. GOAL 2: CHILDREN'S LITERACY: PROVIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THAT BUILD AND CULTIVATE LITERACY AND A LOVE OF READING. GOAL 3: LIFELONG LEARNING: EXPAND OUR ROLE AS THE ONLY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION THAT SERVES THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY FROM BIRTH TO 100+. GOAL 4: ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTH: ENSURE THE LIBRARY IS POSITIONED TO ANTICIPATE AND RESPOND TO THE CHANGING SERVICE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. GOAL 5: UNIQUELY RICHMOND: CIVICALLY ENGAGE AND CONNECT RESIDENTS TO INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO SOLVE PROBLEMS AND DISCOVER RICHMOND'S PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.Expenses $364,422 · grants $364,422
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 54-1856348
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,383,531
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,746,066
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2026 | $829,992 | $410,681 | $2,383,531 | XML |
| 990 | June 2025 | $483,711 | $359,605 | $2,225,679 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $385,569 | $176,044 | $2,220,788 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $221,918 | $148,919 | $1,085,993 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 54-1856348).
Questions about CITY OF RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of CITY OF RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CITY OF RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION is 54-1856348.
- Is CITY OF RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to CITY OF RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CITY OF RICHMOND PUBLIC 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 CITY OF RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CITY OF RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of CITY OF RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names J DONTRESE BROWN.
- Who are the officers and directors of CITY OF RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 22 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CITY OF RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $829,992, expenses of $410,681 and total assets of $2,383,531 at year end.
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