Nonprofit · EIN 61-6000352
LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40507
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $24,933,595 | $19,728,573 | $5,205,022 | $68,809,774 | $30,308,358 | $38,501,416 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $24,720,353 | $19,379,493 | $5,340,860 | $68,778,153 | $35,086,766 | $33,691,387 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $23,124,545
- of which government grants
- $22,543,440
- Program service revenue
- $409,063
- Investment income
- $1,349,865
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $738,956
- Other revenue
- $50,122
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $358,924
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,187,449
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,759,044
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $55,870
- Accounting fees
- $92,976
- Occupancy
- $796,422
- Travel
- $124,932
- Depreciation
- $2,254,891
- Program services (functional)
- $18,340,075
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,388,498
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $68,778,153
- Total assets, end of year
- $68,809,774
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $30,308,358
- Net assets, end of year
- $38,501,416
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $39,702,818
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,412,960
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,962,188
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $29,539,228
- Gross receipts
- $25,140,241
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 125
- Year formed
- 1898
- State of legal domicile
- KY
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER DIEFFENBACH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 36 | $150,467 | $42,768 |
| ROBERT SERRATE | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Officer | 36 | $125,445 | $37,427 |
| TONYA HEAD | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,995 | $32,500 |
| LYNDA BEBROWSKY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RALPH COLDIRON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| YAJAIRA WEST | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE NALLIA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RANIA BELMADANI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BIRD-POLLAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CASANDRA HOCKENBERRY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER DIEFFENBACH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 36 | $144,028 | $46,152 |
| KAREN E KING | FINANCE OFFICER (THRU 10/23) Officer | 36 | $112,204 | $31,110 |
| TONYA HEAD | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,574 | $34,966 |
| ROBERT SERRATE | FINANCE OFFICER (FROM 08/23) Officer | 36 | $39,426 | $12,330 |
| LYNDA BEBROWSKY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RALPH COLDIRON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE NALIA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| YAJAIRA WEST | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RANIA BELMADANI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BIRD-POLLAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CASANDRA HOCKENBERRY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 140 E MAIN ST, LEXINGTON, KY 40507-1318
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HEATHER DIEFFENBACH, 140 EAST MAIN STREET, LEXINGTON, KY 40507
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT SERRATE, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (859) 231-5556
- Website
- WWW.LEXPUBLIB.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO ENRICH AND CONNECT OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH WELCOMING SPACES, ENGAGED STAFF, DIVERSE RESOURCES, AND LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. WE CREATE A STRONGER COMMUNITY BY MEETING OUR CUSTOMERS WHERE AND HOW THEY NEED US AND CONNECTING THEM WITH THE RIGHT RESOURCES, IN OUR BUILDINGS AND BEYOND. WE BUILD A COLLECTION THAT SUPPORTS OUR FUNCTION AS A TRUSTED SOURCE FOR INFORMATION. THE COLLECTION REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF THE LEXINGTON COMMUNITY AND MEETS ITS EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL INTERESTS. LEARNING NEVER ENDS AT THE LIBRARY. OUR PROGRAMMING, EXHIBITS, AND INITIATIVES FORGE NEW WAYS FOR OUR COMMUNITY AND CUSTOMERS TO LEARN AND DEVELOP NEW SKILLS. WE ARE A SAFE AND FREE THIRD SPACE FOR OUR COMMUNITY A WARM AND WELCOMING PLACE WHERE PEOPLE CAN LEARN, PLAY, GATHER TOGETHER, OR SIMPLY BE.
Program accomplishments
- WE BUILD A COLLECTION THAT SUPPORTS OUR FUNCTION AS A TRUSTED SOURCE FOR INFORMATION. THE COLLECTION REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF THE LEXINGTON COMMUNITY AND MEETS ITS EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL INTERESTS.Expenses $18,340,075 · revenue $453,185
- LEARNING NEVER ENDS AT THE LIBRARY. OUR PROGRAMMING, EXHIBITS, AND INITIATIVES FORGE NEW WAYS FOR OUR COMMUNITY AND CUSTOMERS TO LEARN AND DEVELOP NEW SKILLS.
- WE ARE A SAFE AND FREE THIRD SPACE FOR OUR COMMUNITY - A WARM AND WELCOMING PLACE WHERE PEOPLE CAN LEARN, PLAY, GATHER TOGETHER, OR SIMPLY BE.
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 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 61-6000352
- 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
- 1975
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B71Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $68,809,774
- Income (IRS master file)
- $25,140,241
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $24,933,595 | $19,728,573 | $68,809,774 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $24,720,353 | $19,379,493 | $68,778,153 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $23,180,363 | $17,507,031 | $66,329,177 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $18,812,303 | $14,989,417 | $50,823,723 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY is 61-6000352.
- Is LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
- Are donations to LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEXINGTON 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 LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HEATHER DIEFFENBACH.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,467 (HEATHER DIEFFENBACH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $24,933,595, expenses of $19,728,573 and total assets of $68,809,774 at year end.
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