Nonprofit · EIN 75-6041377
THE FRIENDS OF THE COMMERCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · COMMERCE, TX 75429
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $258,241 | $171,155 | $87,086 | $384,118 | $0 | $384,118 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $158,999 | $151,127 | $7,872 | $273,167 | $0 | $273,167 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $182,893
- Program service revenue
- $3,006
- Investment income
- $8,572
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,740
- Other revenue
- $63,770
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $42,538
- Other salaries and wages
- $44,190
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $93,774
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,835
- Travel
- $50
- Depreciation
- $16,871
- Program services (functional)
- $169,320
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,835
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $273,167
- Total assets, end of year
- $384,118
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $384,118
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $170,933
- Publicly traded securities
- $178,636
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $375,903
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,215
- Gross receipts
- $258,241
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1967
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY BRYAN | LIBRARY DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $42,538 |
| JOSEPH HAMRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLYN TREZEVANT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MATT BREWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MYLYNKA CARDONA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NAN CLAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHERRIOL GRAHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLYN MCFARLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BELINDA MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH MURDOCK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CAROL REVELLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ASLI OGUNC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TINA FLETCHER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DINA SOSA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA WILDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY STARK | DIRECTOR | 25 | $25,633 |
| ASHLEY BRYAN | LIBRARY DIRECTOR | 25 | $13,833 |
| JOSEPH HAMRICK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| TIFFANY HARRISON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| NAN CLAY | SECRETARY | 25 | $0 |
| BELINDA MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SHERRIOL GRAHAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLYN MCFARLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DINA SOSA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL REVELLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ASLI OGUNC | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| ANGELA WILDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 308, COMMERCE, TX 75429-0308
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ASHLEY BRYAN, 1210 PARK STREET, COMMERCE, TX 75428
- Signed the 990
- Sarah Murdock, Treasurer
- Phone
- (903) 886-6858
Mission
TO OPERATE THE COMMERCE PUBLIC LIBRARY TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND HISTORY TO THE CITY OF COMMERCE AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATION OF THE COMMERCE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE CITIZENS OF COMMERCE AND SURROUNDING AREAS.Expenses $169,320 · revenue $75,348
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-6041377
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $384,118
- Income (IRS master file)
- $258,241
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- February 15, 2023
- Posted by the IRS
- May 8, 2023
- Reinstated
- Effective February 15, 2023
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $258,241 | $171,155 | $384,118 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $158,999 | $151,127 | $273,167 | XML |
| 990 | September 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 75-6041377).
Questions about THE FRIENDS OF THE COMMERCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of THE FRIENDS OF THE COMMERCE PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FRIENDS OF THE COMMERCE PUBLIC LIBRARY is 75-6041377.
- Is THE FRIENDS OF THE COMMERCE PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on February 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2023.
- Are donations to THE FRIENDS OF THE COMMERCE PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE FRIENDS OF THE COMMERCE 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 THE FRIENDS OF THE COMMERCE PUBLIC LIBRARY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE FRIENDS OF THE COMMERCE PUBLIC LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE FRIENDS OF THE COMMERCE PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ASHLEY BRYAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE FRIENDS OF THE COMMERCE PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $42,538 (ASHLEY BRYAN, LIBRARY DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE FRIENDS OF THE COMMERCE PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $258,241, expenses of $171,155 and total assets of $384,118 at year end.
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