Nonprofit · EIN 73-1172852
FRIENDS OF THE LAWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · LAWTON, OK 73501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $118,746 | $143,767 | -$25,021 | $248,028 | $0 | $248,028 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $195,375 | $127,687 | $67,688 | $273,049 | $0 | $273,049 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $524,106 | $494,796 | $29,310 | $205,361 | $0 | $205,361 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $33,102
- of which government grants
- $31,700
- Membership dues
- $1,097
- Program service revenue
- $32,929
- Investment income
- $7,186
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,585
- Net income from fundraising events
- $13,847
- Other revenue
- $45,529
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $143,767
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $273,049
- Total assets, end of year
- $248,028
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $248,028
- Publicly traded securities
- $119,527
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $248,028
- Gross receipts
- $227,484
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 175
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- OK
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FERMIN VIRUET | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LINDSEY BLAZEK | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 1 | $0 |
| FRANTZIE COUCH | SECRETARY Officer | 3 | $0 |
| PATTY NEUWIRTH | TREASURER Officer | 6 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDSEY BLAZEK | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 1 | $0 |
| FRANTZIE COUCH | SECRETARY Officer | 3 | $0 |
| PATTY NEUWIRTH | TREASURER Officer | 6 | $0 |
| FERMIN VIRUET | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIY BREEDEN | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| FRANTZIE COUCH | SECRETARY Officer | 3 | $0 |
| PATTY NEUWIRTH | TREASURER Officer | 6 | $0 |
| FERMIN VIRUET | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 110 SW 4TH ST, LAWTON, OK 73501-4034
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- PATTY NEUWIRTH, 715 HEINZWOOD CIRCLE, LAWTON, OK 73505
- Signed the 990
- PATTY NEUWIRTH, TREASURER
- Phone
- (580) 581-3450
- Return prepared by
- HATCH CROKE & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
TO MAINTAIN AN ASSOCIATION OF PERSONS INTERESTED IN LIBRARIES; TO FOCUS PUBLIC ATTENTION ON THE LIBRARY; TO STIMULATE THE USE OF THE LIBRARY'S RESOURCES AND SERVICES; TO RECEIVE AND ENCOURAGE GIFTS, ENDOWMENTS AND BEQUESTS TO THE LIBRARY; TO SUPPORT AND COOPERATE WITH THE LIBRARY IN DEVELOPING SERVICES AND FACILITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY; AND TO SUPPORT THE FREEDOM TO READ AS EXPRESSED IN THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION'S BILL OF RIGHTS.
Program accomplishments
- STIMULATE THE USE OF THE LIBRARY'S RESOURCES AND SERVICES.Expenses $143,767 · revenue $85,644
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
- 73-1172852
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $248,028
- Income (IRS master file)
- $227,484
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $118,746 | $143,767 | $248,028 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $195,375 | $127,687 | $273,049 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $524,106 | $494,796 | $205,361 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 73-1172852).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE LAWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE LAWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE LAWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY is 73-1172852.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE LAWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE LAWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE LAWTON 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 LAWTON 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 LAWTON 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 LAWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names PATTY NEUWIRTH.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE LAWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE LAWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $118,746, expenses of $143,767 and total assets of $248,028 at year end.
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