Nonprofit · EIN 58-1817858
FRIENDS OF THE JEFFERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · METAIRIE, LA 70055
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $197,945 | $244,652 | -$46,707 | $148,376 | $0 | $148,376 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $156,890 | $131,827 | $25,063 | $195,083 | $0 | $195,083 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $165,809 | $233,250 | -$67,441 | $170,020 | $0 | $170,020 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $53,172
- Membership dues
- $3,181
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $144,773
- Other revenue
- $144,773
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $230,565
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $230,565
- Management and general (functional)
- $14,087
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $195,083
- Total assets, end of year
- $148,376
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $148,376
- Gross receipts
- $260,858
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- LA
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Orth | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Barbara Coman | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Sue Craig | Recording Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Collette Ricaud | Corresponding Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Peg Phelps | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Rose Catalanotto | At Large Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Annette Centanni | At Large Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Betty Small | At Large Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Lisa Conescu | Library Board Representative Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Orth | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Barbara Coman | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Sue Craig | Recording Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Collette Ricaud | Corresponding Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Peg Phelps | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Rose Catalanotto | At Large Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Annette Centanni | At Large Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Betty Small | At Large Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Lisa Conescu | Library Board Representative Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIE ORTH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| JUDY WELKER | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MARGARET PHELPS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| SUE CRAIG | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| COLLETTE RICAUD | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LISA CONESCU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANNETTE CENTANNI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JO ANN ROSENFELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MICHELE THOMASSIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 9391, METAIRIE, LA 70055-9391
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Marie Orth, 4747 West Napoleon Ave, Metairie, LA 70001
- Signed the 990
- Margaret Ann Phelps, Treasurer
- Phone
- (504) 455-2665
Mission
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library is an independent organization comprised of civic-minded volunteers which supports the Jefferson Parish Library by promoting Library awareness, providing needed funds for unbudgeted items for the Library and its Branches through fundraising and participation in Literacy Programs.
Program accomplishments
- The Organization is an independent non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to the support of the Jefferson Parish Louisiana Public Library. The organization conducts book sales and uses other means to sell books culled from the Library's shelves as well as used books donated by the general public, with all the profits therefrom dedicated to supporting the Library's programs and activities.Expenses $230,565 · grants $230,565 · revenue $197,946
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-1817858
- 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
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $148,376
- Income (IRS master file)
- $260,858
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $197,945 | $244,652 | $148,376 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $156,890 | $131,827 | $195,083 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $165,809 | $233,250 | $170,020 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $177,187 | $123,812 | $237,462 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | 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 58-1817858).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE JEFFERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE JEFFERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE JEFFERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY is 58-1817858.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE JEFFERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE JEFFERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE JEFFERSON PUBLIC 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 JEFFERSON 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 JEFFERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE JEFFERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Marie Orth.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE JEFFERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE JEFFERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $197,945, expenses of $244,652 and total assets of $148,376 at year end.
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