Nonprofit · EIN 56-1674431
FRIENDS OF THE CHATHAM COMMUNITY LIBRARY INC
Also known as FRIENDS OF THE PITTSBORO LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · PITTSBORO, NC 27312
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990-EZ | $78,647 | $61,603 | $17,044 | $210,464 | $0 | $210,464 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $57,540 | $85,592 | -$28,052 | $177,013 | $0 | $177,013 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $45,736 | $58,944 | -$13,208 | $192,162 | $0 | $192,162 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $21,546
- Membership dues
- $14,236
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $42,865
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $50,946
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,401
- Printing, publications and postage
- $259
- Other expenses
- $6,997
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $177,013
- Total assets, end of year
- $210,464
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $210,464
- Cash, savings and investments
- $210,464
- Gross receipts
- $79,872
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 June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palma Fouratt | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Lisa Padgett | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Tabitha Turner | Membership Chairman | 2 | $0 |
| Heather Rainville | President | 4 | $0 |
| Sarah Carr | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John H Cocowitch | Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Lisa Padgett | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Heather Rainville | Membership Chairman | 2.5 | $0 |
| Heather Rainville | President | 1 | $0 |
| Deborah Minor | Vice President | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John H Cocowitch | Treasurer | 3.5 | $0 |
| Lisa Padgett | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Heather Rainville | Membership Chairman | 2 | $0 |
| Heather Rainville | President | 1 | $0 |
| Deborah Minor | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1108, PITTSBORO, NC 27312-1108
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Palma Fouratt, Treasurer
- Phone
- (919) 545-8083
- Website
- www.friendsccl.org/
Mission
To enhance the Library w/ Services, Programs and Facility Improvements above annual County funding levels.
Program accomplishments
- Fund the expansion and additional inventory of childrens', regular, and large print books.grants $15,000
- Fund story-time and presentations for young readers using magicians, clowns, animal rescue, arts and music to connect with children. Fund book clubs for adults, teens and older children.grants $19,047
- Fund continued professional development for staff such as attend training and conferences, award scholarships and staff workshops. Fund improvements in library facilities when identified.grants $7,571
- Fund Children & Adult Summer Reading Programs with speakers, performers and authors as paid guest lecturers.grants $3,401
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1674431
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $210,464
- Income (IRS master file)
- $79,872
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2026 | $78,647 | $61,603 | $210,464 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $57,540 | $85,592 | $177,013 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $45,736 | $58,944 | $192,162 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 56-1674431).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE CHATHAM COMMUNITY LIBRARY INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE CHATHAM COMMUNITY LIBRARY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE CHATHAM COMMUNITY LIBRARY INC is 56-1674431.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE CHATHAM COMMUNITY LIBRARY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE CHATHAM COMMUNITY LIBRARY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE CHATHAM COMMUNITY 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 CHATHAM COMMUNITY LIBRARY INC 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 FRIENDS OF THE CHATHAM COMMUNITY LIBRARY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2026.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE CHATHAM COMMUNITY LIBRARY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE CHATHAM COMMUNITY LIBRARY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $78,647, expenses of $61,603 and total assets of $210,464 at year end.
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