Nonprofit · EIN 57-0928261
FRIENDS OF THE LEXINGTON BRANCH LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, SC 29071
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $49,473 | $38,703 | $10,770 | $68,291 | – | $68,291 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $55,732 | $44,793 | $10,939 | $57,523 | – | $57,523 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $51,537 | $50,697 | $840 | $46,584 | – | $46,584 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,448
- Membership dues
- $4,393
- Investment income
- $431
- Net income from fundraising events
- $36,587
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,614
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $10,770
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,594
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,244
- Printing, publications and postage
- $421
- Other expenses
- $24,444
- Program services (functional)
- $35,388
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $57,521
- Total assets, end of year
- $68,291
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $68,291
- Cash, savings and investments
- $68,291
- Gross receipts
- $71,543
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRITTANY GLADDEN | NONPROFIT CO | 15 | $10,770 |
| MATTHEW HOWARD | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN MEARS | PAST PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN PASEK-RANKING | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| FELECIA MARESH | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| BOBBIE SOX | PARLIAMENTAR | 1 | $0 |
| MARK MANCUSO | LIBRARY LIAI | 1 | $0 |
| ANN SIMPKINS | BOOK BY BOOK | 1 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY WILSON | DANCE COMM C | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE MALKIEWICZ | MEMBER AT LA | 1 | $0 |
| PAT WINEGARDNER | MEMBER AT LA | 1 | $0 |
| SHONNA ELAM | MEMBER AT LA | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRITTANY GLADDEN | NONPROFIT CO | 15 | $11,174 |
| RYAN MEARS | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| SHONNA ELAM | VICE PRESIDE | 3 | $0 |
| MARY ALICE LORICK | PAST PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN PASEK-RANKING | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| FELECIA MARESH | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| PAT WINEGARDNER | SCHOLARSHIP | 3 | $0 |
| BOBBIE SOX | PARLIAMENTAR | 4 | $0 |
| ANN SIMPKINS | BOOK BY BOOK | 4 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY WILSON | FATHER DAUGH | 2 | $0 |
| MATTHEW HOWARD | MEMBER AT LA | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE MALKIEWICZ | MEMBER AT LA | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA YOUMANS | MEMBER AT LA | 1 | $0 |
| MARK MANCUSO | LIBRARY LIAI | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYAN MEARS | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| SHONNA ELAM | VICE PRESIDE | 3 | $0 |
| MARY ALICE LORICK | PAST PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY WASLECZKO | SECRETARY | 0.5 | $0 |
| PAT WINEGARDNER | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| BOBBIE SOX | PARLIAMENTAR | 4 | $0 |
| ANN SIMPKINS | BOOK BY BOOK | 4 | $0 |
| MATT HOWARD | FATHER DAUGH | 4 | $0 |
| FELECIA MARESH | MEMBER AT LA | 1.5 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY WILSON | MEMBER AT LA | 1.5 | $0 |
| PAM JEWETT | MEMBER AT LA | 1 | $0 |
| BRADY HOWARD | MEMBER AT LA | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLE FUZIOL | MEMBER AT LA | 0.5 | $0 |
| BITTANY GLADDEN | EXECUTIVE DI | 15 | $0 |
| MARK MANCUSO | LIBRARY LIAI | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1015, LEXINGTON, SC 29071-1015
- Signed the 990-EZ
- MATTHEW HOWARD, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (803) 920-2437
- Website
- WWW.LMLFRIENDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BURKETT BURKETT & BURKETT CPAS PA
Mission
TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER AMONG THE COMMUNITY AN INTEREST IN AND SUPPORT FOR THE LEXINGTON MAIN LIBRARY; TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ROLE OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY AS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE; TO SERVE AS A MEDIUM FOR ENCOURAGING GIFTS, DONATIONS AND BEQUESTS IN SUPPORT OF THE LEXINGTON MAIN LIBRARY; AND TO GENERALLY ASSIST THE LIBRARY IN SHOWING THROUGH EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS, PUBLICATIONS AND BY OTHER MEANS THE RESOURCES AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE LIBRARY TO THE QUALITY OF THE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- THROUGH MEMBERSHIP DUES, BOOK SALES, GIFT SHOP SALES, AND SPECIAL FUND- RAISING ACTIVITIES, THE FRIENDS PROVIDE FUNDING FOR NON-BUDGETED LIBRARY PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS.Expenses $35,388
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
- 57-0928261
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B71I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $68,291
- Income (IRS master file)
- $71,543
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $49,473 | $38,703 | $68,291 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $55,732 | $44,793 | $57,523 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $51,537 | $50,697 | $46,584 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 57-0928261).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE LEXINGTON BRANCH LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE LEXINGTON BRANCH LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE LEXINGTON BRANCH LIBRARY is 57-0928261.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE LEXINGTON BRANCH LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE LEXINGTON BRANCH LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE LEXINGTON BRANCH LIBRARY 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 LEXINGTON BRANCH 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 LEXINGTON BRANCH 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 are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE LEXINGTON BRANCH LIBRARY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $10,770 (BRITTANY GLADDEN, NONPROFIT CO).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE LEXINGTON BRANCH LIBRARY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $49,473, expenses of $38,703 and total assets of $68,291 at year end.
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