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Nonprofit · EIN 57-0956629

FRIENDS OF THE GREENWOOD COUNTY LIBRARIES INC

Tax-exempt · GREENWOOD, SC 29646

Financials

$52K$28K2023$30K$39K2024$25K$24K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE GREENWOOD COUNTY LIBRARIES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$24,975$23,680$1,295$220,654–$220,654
December 31, 2024990-EZ$29,526$38,551-$9,025$224,796–$224,796
December 31, 2023990-EZ$52,180$28,263$23,917$233,821–$233,821
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$12,088
Net income from fundraising events
$12,887

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,700
Other expenses
$20,980
Program services (functional)
$17,088

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$224,795
Total assets, end of year
$220,654
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$220,654
Cash, savings and investments
$58,982
Land and buildings
$161,672
Gross receipts
$26,846

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PHILLIP D BIFFLEPRESIDENT0$0
PATRICIA FENDERSECRETARY/TR0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PHILLIP D BIFFLEPRESIDENT0$0
PATRICIA FENDERSECRETARY/TR0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PHILLIP D BIFFLEPRESIDENT0$0
PATRICIA FENDERSECRETARY/TR0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
106 MAIN ST N, GREENWOOD, SC 29646-2240
Signed the 990-EZ
PATRICIA FENDER, SECRETARY/TREASURER
Phone
(864) 941-4650
Return prepared by
UHY ADVISORS MID-ATLANTIC INC

Mission

TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE COLLECTIONS, SERVICES, AND PROGRAMS IT PROVIDES GREENWOOD COUNTY RESIDENTS. WE ALSO ADVOCATE FOR THE LIBRARY SYSTEM. INDIVIDUALLY AND AS A GROUP, WE ARE THE VOICE IN THE COUNTY TO PROMOTE THE LIBRARY'S SERVICES AND NEEDS. WE SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE LIBRARY'S COLLECTIONS AND PROGRAMS THROUGH OUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE COLLECTIONS, SERVICES, AND PROGRAMS IT PROVIDES GREENWOOD COUNTY RESIDENTS. WE ALSO ADVOCATE FOR THE LIBRARY SYSTEM. INDIVIDUALLY AND AS A GROUP, WE ARE THE VOICE IN THE COUNTY TO PROMOTE THE LIBRARY'S SERVICES AND NEEDS. WE SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE LIBRARY'S COLLECTIONS AND PROGRAMS THROUGH OUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS.
    Expenses $17,088

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
57-0956629
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
1994
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$220,654
Income (IRS master file)
$26,846

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$24,975$23,680$220,654IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$29,526$38,551$224,796XML
990-EZDecember 2023$52,180$28,263$233,821XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––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 57-0956629).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE GREENWOOD COUNTY LIBRARIES INC

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE GREENWOOD COUNTY LIBRARIES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE GREENWOOD COUNTY LIBRARIES INC is 57-0956629.
Is FRIENDS OF THE GREENWOOD COUNTY LIBRARIES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE GREENWOOD COUNTY LIBRARIES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE GREENWOOD COUNTY LIBRARIES INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE GREENWOOD COUNTY LIBRARIES 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 GREENWOOD COUNTY LIBRARIES 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 are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE GREENWOOD COUNTY LIBRARIES INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE GREENWOOD COUNTY LIBRARIES INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $24,975, expenses of $23,680 and total assets of $220,654 at year end.

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