Nonprofit · EIN 68-0066450
FRIENDS OF BENICIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · BENICIA, CA 94510
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $72,319 | $62,137 | $10,182 | $43,459 | $0 | $43,459 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $61,998 | $67,347 | -$5,349 | $33,320 | – | $33,320 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $72,319
- Membership dues
- $5,678
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $60,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $62,137
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $33,277
- Total assets, end of year
- $43,459
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $43,459
- Gross receipts
- $72,319
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Barrett | President Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Sally Windenmann | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Bob Cowan | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sara Casey | Secretary Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Barry Cunningham | Corresponding Secretary Key employee | 0.25 | $0 |
| Gay Calhoun-Bixby | Membership Chair Key employee | 2 | $0 |
| Gwen Glick | Volunteer Coordinator Key employee | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Ewart | PublicSpcoal Media Coordinator Key employee | 1.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Barrett | President | 2 | $0 |
| Sally Widenmann | Vice-President | 1 | $0 |
| Bob Cowan | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Sara Casey | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1866, BENICIA, CA 94510-4866
- In care of
- % BOB COWAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Bob Cowan, 413 SKYLINE DR, VALLEJO, CA 945913621
- Signed the 990
- R C Cowan, Treasurer
- Phone
- (707) 373-1066
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0066450 or by the name FRIENDS OF BENICIA PUBLIC LIBRARY.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Organization receives organizes and sells donated materials typically books DVDs and CDs to raise money to contribute to the Benicia Public Library.
Program accomplishments
- Contributions to the Benicia Public LibraryExpenses $60,000 · revenue $72,315
- InsuranceExpenses $690
- Postage P.O. box stamps etc. $480 hospitality $165 misc. $75 electronic filings $280 & supplies $446. Sorry. couldnt find a way to include detail in Schedule O.Expenses $1,447
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0066450
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $43,459
- Income (IRS master file)
- $72,319
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $72,319 | $62,137 | $43,459 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $61,998 | $67,347 | $33,320 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | 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 68-0066450).
Questions about FRIENDS OF BENICIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF BENICIA PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF BENICIA PUBLIC LIBRARY is 68-0066450.
- Is FRIENDS OF BENICIA PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF BENICIA PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF BENICIA 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 BENICIA 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 FRIENDS OF BENICIA 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 FRIENDS OF BENICIA PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Bob Cowan.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF BENICIA PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF BENICIA PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $72,319, expenses of $62,137 and total assets of $43,459 at year end.
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