Nonprofit · EIN 62-6050405
THE CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · CHATTANOOGA, TN 37402
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $103,792 | $90,213 | $13,579 | $58,786 | $8,841 | $49,945 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $178,962 | $259,126 | -$80,164 | $72,093 | $35,727 | $36,366 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $45,805
- Membership dues
- $236
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $57,751
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $26,355
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $31,787
- Occupancy
- $3,000
- Printing, publications and postage
- $14,692
- Other expenses
- $14,379
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $72,093
- Total assets, end of year
- $58,786
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,841
- Net assets, end of year
- $49,945
- Cash, savings and investments
- $58,786
- Gross receipts
- $103,792
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET SANDERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RANDI FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH KRAMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| BILL WILKERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MARTHA CRAMPTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KIM GAVIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MADELYN GEARRIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KARIM KADRIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER HOOPER | CHAIR | 4 | $0 |
| SHARON LEATH | VICE CHAIR | 4 | $0 |
| RACHAEL YAGER | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| NICOLE WATSON | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET SANDERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXIS WILLIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLINE WALKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON LAW | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ERIKA ROBERTS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE WATSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| TIFFANY COLEMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RANDI FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH KRAMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON LEATH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| BILL WILKERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MARTHA CRAMPTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1001 BROAD ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37402-2620
- In care of
- % ALEXANDER HOOPER
- Signed the 990-EZ
- RACHAEL YAGER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (423) 757-5425
- Website
- HTTPS://WWW.CHATTPLF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HENDERSON HUTCHERSON & MCCULLOUGH PLLC
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL BE: A) TO CREATE PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY, INCLUSIVE OF ALL ITS BRANCHES, AND HEREIN ALSO REFERRED TO AS THE LIBRARY, AND TO REPRESENT IT TO THE COMMUNITY. B) TO PROMOTE GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND GREATEST POSSIBLE USE OF THE CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY. C) TO SERVE AS AN ADVISORY AUXILLIARY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE LIBRARY, AND TO SUPPORT AND COOPERATE WITH THE LIBRARY IN DEVELOPING LIBRARY SERVICES AND FACILITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY. D) TO ENRICH THE LIBRARY'S RESOURCES THROUGH FUNDS DERIVED FROM MEMBERSHIPS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS, TO ENCOURAGE GIFTS OF BOOKS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS WHICH WILL BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF THE LIBRARY, AND TO ENCOURAGE ENDOWMENTS AND BEQUESTS. E) TO DEVELOP SUPPORT AMONG LEGISLATORS AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS. F) TO AFFILIATE WITH THE FRIENDS OF TENNESSEE LIBRARIES, INC. AND ATTEND THEIR MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS. G) TO SUPPORT THE FREEDOM TO READ.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED FUNDING FOR LIBRARY SPECIAL PROJECTS INCLUDING STAFF DEVELOPMENT, PURCHASE OF LIBRARY EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS, SUPPORT FOR LIBRARY PROGRAMS, AND RENOVATION OF LIBRARY SPACES.grants $26,355
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 | Not 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
- 62-6050405
- 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
- 1965
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B71I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $58,786
- Income (IRS master file)
- $103,792
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $103,792 | $90,213 | $58,786 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $178,962 | $259,126 | $72,093 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $249,815 | $230,000 | $160,347 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 62-6050405).
Questions about THE CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of THE CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION is 62-6050405.
- Is THE CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
- Are donations to THE CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 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 THE CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $103,792, expenses of $90,213 and total assets of $58,786 at year end.
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