Nonprofit · EIN 91-6059296
FRIENDS OF THE SPOKANE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
Tax-exempt · SPOKANE, WA 99201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $22,080 | $23,504 | -$1,424 | $13,123 | $0 | $13,123 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $18,347 | $25,097 | -$6,750 | $14,547 | $0 | $14,547 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $21,332 | $24,977 | -$3,645 | $21,297 | $0 | $21,297 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,890
- Membership dues
- $7,400
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $29
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $9,761
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $20,594
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $477
- Other expenses
- $2,433
- Program services (functional)
- $28,375
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,547
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,123
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,123
- Cash, savings and investments
- $13,123
- Gross receipts
- $29,861
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Kochis | President | 10 | $0 |
| Julie Bunker | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Carolynne Myall | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Judi Young | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Danielle DeJaegher | Trustee Board Liaison | 1 | $0 |
| Wayne Sheehan | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Tatia Giraud | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Kochis | President | 10 | $0 |
| Wayne Sheehan | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Carolynne Myall | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Judi Young | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Cheryl Fogg | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Debbie Bieker | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Julie Bunker | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Linda Prato | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Danielle DeJaegher | Trustee Board Liaison | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Kochis | President | 8 | $0 |
| Wayne Sheehan | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Sheri Hanson | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Carolynne Myall | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Cheryl Fogg | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Judi Young | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Gunasekera | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Bunker | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Danielle DeJaegher | Trustee Board Liaison | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 906 W MAIN AVE, SPOKANE, WA 99201-0905
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Brenda Kochis, President
- Phone
- (509) 939-8445
Mission
Sell books and media donated to Friends of the Spokane Library to raise money to support library programs such as Youth Reading, Spokane is Reading, book giveaways, support for projects such as the Lullaby Project, Beanstack subscription, Storytime supplies, Kids Snacks, 3rd Floor Exhibits and several smaller projects.
Program accomplishments
- Spokane is Reading: $3000, Spokane is Reading books: $500, Youth Reading Program: 7586.76; Beanstack subscription: $3300; Program Snacks: $2108.50; Lullaby Project: $1000.00; Storytime Supplies: $2165; 3rd Floor Exhibits: $933.27Expenses $20,594
- 45% of Gross Sales returned directly to Library, shown as COGSExpenses $7,781
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-6059296
- 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
- 1954
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,123
- Income (IRS master file)
- $29,861
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $22,080 | $23,504 | $13,123 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $18,347 | $25,097 | $14,547 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $21,332 | $24,977 | $21,297 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 91-6059296).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE SPOKANE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE SPOKANE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE SPOKANE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC is 91-6059296.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE SPOKANE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1954.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE SPOKANE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE SPOKANE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE SPOKANE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC 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 SPOKANE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE SPOKANE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE SPOKANE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $22,080, expenses of $23,504 and total assets of $13,123 at year end.
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