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Nonprofit · EIN 82-2575800

FRIENDS AND FOUNDATION FOR THE BROOKFIELD LIBRARY

Tax-exempt · BROOKFIELD, IL 60513

Financials

$22K$29K2023$14K$5K2024$25K$18K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS AND FOUNDATION FOR THE BROOKFIELD LIBRARY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$24,502$18,109$6,393$121,714$0$121,714
December 31, 2024990$13,665$5,389$8,276$115,321$0$115,321
December 31, 2023990$21,960$29,229-$7,269$107,045$0$107,045
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,100
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,067
Net income from fundraising events
$16,335
Other revenue
$16,335

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$17,770
Management and general (functional)
$339

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$115,321
Total assets, end of year
$121,714
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$121,714
Net assets without donor restrictions
$121,714
Gross receipts
$30,520
Employees
0
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
IL

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
GINGER SCARBOROUGHPRESIDENT
Officer
3$0
JANE HUBERVICE PRESIDE
Officer
2$0
PHILIP MASTRODONATOTREASURER
Officer
3$0
CATHY FOSTERSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
JENNIFER PERRYDIRECTOR AT
Trustee or director
1$0
PHIL RICHARDDIRECTOR AT
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GINGER SCARBOROUGHPRESIDENT
Officer
3$0
JANE HUBERVICE PRESIDE
Officer
2$0
PHILIP MASTRODONATOTREASURER
Officer
3$0
CATHY FOSTERSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
JENNIFER PERRYDIRECTOR AT
Trustee or director
1$0
PHIL RICHARDDIRECTOR AT
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GINGER SCARBOROUGHPRESIDENT
Officer
3$0
JANE HUBERVICE PRESIDE
Officer
2$0
PHILIP MASTRODONATOTREASURER
Officer
3$0
ELAINE JANSSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
JENNIFER PERRYDIRECTOR AT
Trustee or director
1$0
PHIL RICHARDDIRECTOR AT
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3541 PARK AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513-1449
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
3609 GRAND BLVD, Brookfield IL 60513
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
GINGER SCARBOROUGH, 3541 PARK AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 605131449
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Jo Day, 3849 Arden, Brookfield IL 60513
Signed the 990
GINGER SCARBOROUGH, PRESIDENT
Phone
(708) 485-6917
Return prepared by
MASTRODONATO & ASSOCIATES LTD

Mission

TO ENCOURAGE PRIVATE SUPPORT THROUGH MEMBERSHIPS, CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS, GIFTS, TRUSTS, AND BEQUESTS, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LINDA SOKOL FRANCIS BROOKFIELD LIBRARY LOCATED IN BROOKFIELD, IL (THE LIBRARY). THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO AID, ASSIST, AND PROMOTE THE LIBRARY PROVIDING EQUIPMENT, MARKETING, PROGRAMMING, LIBRARY MATERIALS, FURNITURE, CAPITAL PROJECTS AND OTHER ITEMS FOR THE LIBRARY. THE FOUNDATION'S FUNDS AND RESOURCES ARE NOT INTENDED FOR DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS THE LIBRARY NORMALLY SUPPORTED BY TAX FUNDING.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO ENCOURAGE PRIVATE SUPPORT THROUGH MEMBERSHIPS, CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS, GIFTS, TRUSTS, AND BEQUESTS, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LINDA SOKOL FRANCIS BROOKFIELD LIBRARY LOCATED IN BROOKFIELD, IL (THE LIBRARY). THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO AID, ASSIST, AND PROMOTE THE LIBRARY PROVIDING EQUIPMENT, MARKETING, PROGRAMMING, LIBRARY MATERIALS, FURNITURE, CAPITAL PROJECTS AND OTHER ITEMS FOR THE LIBRARY. THE FOUNDATION'S FUNDS AND RESOURCES ARE NOT INTENDED FOR DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS THE LIBRARY NORMALLY SUPPORTED BY TAX FUNDING.
    Expenses $17,770

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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

File the 2026 990-N for FRIENDS AND FOUNDATION FOR THE BROOKFIELD LIBRARY

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
82-2575800
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
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B11)
Assets (IRS master file)
$121,714
Income (IRS master file)
$30,520

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$24,502$18,109$121,714XML
990December 2024$13,665$5,389$115,321XML
990December 2023$21,960$29,229$107,045XML
990December 2022$27,397$40,508$114,314IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020$39,495$4,090$60,938IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Jo Day
December 31, 2017≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 82-2575800).

Questions about FRIENDS AND FOUNDATION FOR THE BROOKFIELD LIBRARY

What is the EIN of FRIENDS AND FOUNDATION FOR THE BROOKFIELD LIBRARY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS AND FOUNDATION FOR THE BROOKFIELD LIBRARY is 82-2575800.
Is FRIENDS AND FOUNDATION FOR THE BROOKFIELD LIBRARY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to FRIENDS AND FOUNDATION FOR THE BROOKFIELD LIBRARY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS AND FOUNDATION FOR THE BROOKFIELD LIBRARY file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of FRIENDS AND FOUNDATION FOR THE BROOKFIELD 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 AND FOUNDATION FOR THE BROOKFIELD 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 AND FOUNDATION FOR THE BROOKFIELD LIBRARY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GINGER SCARBOROUGH.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS AND FOUNDATION FOR THE BROOKFIELD LIBRARY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS AND FOUNDATION FOR THE BROOKFIELD LIBRARY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $24,502, expenses of $18,109 and total assets of $121,714 at year end.

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