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Nonprofit · EIN 91-1879359

HUMBOLDT LIBRARY FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · EUREKA, CA 95502

Financials

$293K$186K2024$506K$323K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HUMBOLDT LIBRARY FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$506,386$323,007$183,379$1,579,221$0$1,579,221
December 31, 2024990$292,551$185,933$106,618$1,308,630$0$1,308,630
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$321,494
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$74,579
Net gain from sales of assets
$36,982
Net income from fundraising events
$110,313
Other revenue
$110,313

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$255,937
Other salaries and wages
$29,832
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$32,226
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,197
Program services (functional)
$323,007

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,308,630
Total assets, end of year
$1,579,221
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,579,221
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,579,221
Gross receipts
$533,092
Employees
1
Year formed
1997

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
ALISON TALBOTTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
JOANN BAUERBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
JANE CALLAHANSECRETARY
Officer
7$0
PAMELA DRESSLERBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
CIARA EMERYBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
SOLOMON EVERTABOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
MAGGIE FLEMINGBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
JACK IRVINEBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
PETER LAVALLEEVICE PRESIDE
Officer
5$0
LEE LEERBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
THOMAS D MAYSBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
ELIZABETH MURGUIABOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
SUSAN O'CONNORTREASURER
Officer
7$0
ERIKA WRIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALISON TALBOTTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
JOANN BAUERBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
JANE CALLAHANSECRETARY
Officer
6$0
CIARA EMERYBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
SOLOMON EVERTABOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
MAGGIE FLEMINGBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
JACK IRVINEBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
PETER LAVALLEEVICE PRESIDE
Officer
5$0
THOMAS D MAYSBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
ELIZABETH MURGUIABOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
SUSAN O'CONNORTREASURER
Officer
5$0
SOFIA PEREIRABOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
ERIKA WRIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 440, EUREKA, CA 95502-0440
In care of
% TREASURER
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ALISON TALBOTT, 321 LANGLOIS LANE, EUREKA, CA 95503
Signed the 990
ALISON TALBOTT, PRESIDENT
Phone
(707) 269-1991
Return prepared by
CUNNINGHAM MALONE & MORTON

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 91-1879359 or by the name HUMBOLDT LIBRARY FOUNDATION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

A STRONG PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM IS THE FOUNDATION UPON WHICH A COMMUNITY BUILDS FOR THE FUTURE. THE HUMBOLDT LIBRARY FOUNDATION RALLIES SUPPORT ACROSS OUR DIVERSE COUNTY TO ENHANCE PROGRAMS AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM. THE FOUNDATIONS VISION IS TO OPEN THE WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES THAT CAN BE FOUND AT THE LOCAL LIBRARY, SO THAT EVERY PERSON BUILDS A RELATIONSHIP WITH LEARNING AND LIBRARIES THAT LASTS A LIFETIME. OUR MISSION IS TO RAISE FUNDS AND MAKE GRANTS TO THE LIBRARY THAT ARE USED TO: IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIBRARY SERVICES COUNTYWIDE; EXPAND THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY; SPONSOR CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS. THE HUMBOLDT LIBRARY FOUNDATION HAS ALSO ESTABLISHED THE HLF ENDOWMENT FUND TO REALIZE THIS VISION AND MAKE SURE THAT ENHANCED ACCESS TO PUBLIC LIBRARY MATERIALS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR IN THE FUTURE. SEE HOW YOU CAN BECOME A MEMBER OF THE HLF LEGACY CIRCLE AND PROVIDE LIBRARY FUNDING IN PERPETUITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO SUPPORT THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY.
    Expenses $313,921 · grants $255,937
  • TO SUPPORT THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY.
    Expenses $9,086

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
91-1879359
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
1998
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,579,221
Income (IRS master file)
$533,092

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$506,386$323,007$1,579,221IRS
990December 2024$292,551$185,933$1,308,630IRS
990December 2023$197,309$153,487$1,121,687IRS
990December 2022$203,993$208,339$975,801IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––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 91-1879359).

Questions about HUMBOLDT LIBRARY FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of HUMBOLDT LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HUMBOLDT LIBRARY FOUNDATION is 91-1879359.
Is HUMBOLDT LIBRARY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to HUMBOLDT LIBRARY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HUMBOLDT LIBRARY FOUNDATION 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 HUMBOLDT LIBRARY FOUNDATION 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 HUMBOLDT LIBRARY FOUNDATION 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 HUMBOLDT LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ALISON TALBOTT.
Who are the officers and directors of HUMBOLDT LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HUMBOLDT LIBRARY FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $506,386, expenses of $323,007 and total assets of $1,579,221 at year end.

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