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Nonprofit · EIN 74-2935146

FRIENDS OF THE WESTSIDE BRANCH OF THE EL PASO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Also known as THE BOOKMARK

Tax-exempt · EL PASO, TX 79912

Financials

$100K$100K2023$109K$121K2024$100K$106K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE WESTSIDE BRANCH OF THE EL PASO PUBLIC LIBRARY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$100,396$105,532-$5,136$489,739-$481$490,220
December 31, 2024990$108,818$121,451-$12,633$484,414-$481$484,895
December 31, 2023990$99,796$100,135-$339$497,055-$473$497,528
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,318
Membership dues
$3,318
Program service revenue
$92,413
Investment income
$4,665
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$30,300
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$38,007
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$42,087
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$16,549

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$484,414
Total assets, end of year
$489,739
Total liabilities, end of year
-$481
Net assets, end of year
$490,220
Land, buildings and equipment
$326,012
Net assets without donor restrictions
$490,220
Gross receipts
$100,396
Employees
5
Year formed
1999
State of legal domicile
TX

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GRETCHEN TROMINSKIV-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
DENISE STARKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
JOSEPH H DIAMONDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
PEG SILVAV-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
LIN BENTLY KEELINGSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GRETCHEN TROMINSKIV-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
DENISE STARKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
JOSEPH H DIAMONDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
LIN BENTLY KEELINGV-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
ANNETTE CELISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GRETCHEN TROMINSKIV-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
DENISE STARKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
JOSEPH H DIAMONDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
LIN BENTLY KEELINGV-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
ANNETTE CELISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7348 REMCON CIR, EL PASO, TX 79912-1623
In care of
% SANFORD C COX JR
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JOSEPH H DIAMOND, 7348 REMCON CIRCLE, EL PASO, TX 79912
Signed the 990
JOSEPH H DIAMOND, TREASURER
Phone
(915) 534-9126
Return prepared by
TAX-PERTS INC

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION RAISES FUNDS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS PUBLIC LIBRARY THROUGH THE SALE OF USED BOOKS AND MAGAZINES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDED SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS, SUPPLIES AND OPERATING EXPENSES.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-2935146
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
2000
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B70)
Assets (IRS master file)
$489,739
Income (IRS master file)
$100,396

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$100,396$105,532$489,739XML
990December 2024$108,818$121,451$484,414XML
990December 2023$99,796$100,135$497,055XML
990December 2022$97,062$90,310$512,312IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 74-2935146).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE WESTSIDE BRANCH OF THE EL PASO PUBLIC LIBRARY

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE WESTSIDE BRANCH OF THE EL PASO PUBLIC LIBRARY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE WESTSIDE BRANCH OF THE EL PASO PUBLIC LIBRARY is 74-2935146.
Is FRIENDS OF THE WESTSIDE BRANCH OF THE EL PASO PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE WESTSIDE BRANCH OF THE EL PASO PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE WESTSIDE BRANCH OF THE EL PASO 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 WESTSIDE BRANCH OF THE EL PASO 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 WESTSIDE BRANCH OF THE EL PASO 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 WESTSIDE BRANCH OF THE EL PASO PUBLIC LIBRARY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOSEPH H DIAMOND.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE WESTSIDE BRANCH OF THE EL PASO PUBLIC LIBRARY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE WESTSIDE BRANCH OF THE EL PASO PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $100,396, expenses of $105,532 and total assets of $489,739 at year end.

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