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Nonprofit · EIN 90-0440524

PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES

Also known as GROUP RETURN

Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15241

Financials

$2M$1.9M2023$2.1M$1.8M2024$2.3M$2.1M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$2,261,880$2,060,010$201,870$3,925,196$0$3,925,196
December 31, 2024990$2,111,038$1,816,396$294,642$3,776,796$0$3,776,796
December 31, 2023990$1,963,954$1,872,433$91,521$3,475,266$0$3,475,266
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$989,387
of which government grants
$93,536
Membership dues
$187,863
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$69,578
Net income from fundraising events
$1,129,612
Net income from gaming
$73,303
Other revenue
$1,202,915

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$1,761,698
Management and general (functional)
$298,312

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,776,796
Total assets, end of year
$3,925,196
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$3,925,196
Publicly traded securities
$223,929
Gross receipts
$2,560,847
Employees
0
Volunteers
200
Year formed
1978
State of legal domicile
PA

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
DENISE STICHAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SUSAN TRACEYVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRANDT ENSORTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARCIA WILSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JESSICA BRANGIELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JAIREE COUNTERMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DEBORAH DORSHIMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JUDY SCHWAMBACHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
STEPHANIE THOMPSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DENISE STICHAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SUSAN TRACEYVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRANDT ENSORTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARCIA WILSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JESSICA BRANGIELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JAIREE COUNTERMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DEBORAH DORSHIMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NANCY HALLOWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JUDY SCHWAMBACHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
STEPHANIE THOMPSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DENISE STICHAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SUSAN TRACEYVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRANDT ENSORTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARCIA WILSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JESSICA BRANGIELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JAIREE COUNTERMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DEBORAH DORSHIMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NANCY HALLOWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JUDY SCHWAMBACHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
STEPHANIE THOMPSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 12822, PITTSBURGH, PA 15241-0822
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
BRANDT ENSOR, PO BOX 12822, PITTSBURGH, PA 15241
Signed the 990
BRANDT ENSOR, TREASURER
Phone
(800) 870-3858
Return prepared by
HAMILTON & MUSSER PC CPAS

Mission

SUPPORT LOCAL LIBRARIES THROUGH FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SUMMER READING PROGRAMS, TEEN EVENTS, AUTHOR SIGNINGS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS ARE A FEW EXAMPLES OF THE PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE FRIENDS' GROUPS. THE FRIENDS' GROUPS PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE LIBRARIES TO PURCHASE MATERIALS, MAKE RENOVATIONS AND EXPANSIONS NEEDED TO SERVE THE PATRONS.
    Expenses $1,761,698

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Group return. Included in a group return filed by its parent. 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
90-0440524
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Exempt since
2000
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Group return
Category (NTEE)
Education (B11)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,925,196
Income (IRS master file)
$2,560,847

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$2,261,880$2,060,010$3,925,196IRS
990December 2024$2,111,038$1,816,396$3,776,796IRS
990December 2023$1,963,954$1,872,433$3,475,266XML
990December 2022$2,106,684$1,762,115$3,458,788IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 90-0440524).

Questions about PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES

What is the EIN of PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES is 90-0440524.
Is PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Which annual return does PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES file?
Form Group return. Included in a group return filed by its parent.
When is the next return of PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES 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 PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES 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 PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRANDT ENSOR.
Who are the officers and directors of PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,261,880, expenses of $2,060,010 and total assets of $3,925,196 at year end.

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