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Nonprofit · EIN 92-3889973

FRIENDS OF THE ELISHA D SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY INC

Tax-exempt · MENASHA, WI 54952

Financials

$7.6M$6.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE ELISHA D SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990 (amended)$7,613,454$6,905,276$708,178$2,624,668$1,908,275$716,393
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,591,839
of which government grants
$2,665,000
Membership dues
$80
Program service revenue
$1,605
Investment income
$20,010
Net gain from sales of assets
-$49
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$25
Program services (functional)
$6,904,254
Management and general (functional)
$1,022

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,215
Total assets, end of year
$2,624,668
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,908,275
Net assets, end of year
$716,393
Publicly traded securities
$244
Net assets without donor restrictions
$26,608
Net assets with donor restrictions
$689,785
Gross receipts
$7,883,503
Employees
0
Volunteers
4
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
WI

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Amber HammondPresident
Trustee or director
2$0
Robert PlathVice President
Trustee or director
2$0
Carrie LaneTreasurer
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
440 1ST ST, MENASHA, WI 54952-3143
In care of
% AMBER HAMMOND
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
440 FIRST ST, MENASHA WI 54952
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Carrie Lane, 440 1st Street, Menasha, WI 54952
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
CARRIE LANE, 440 FIRST ST, MENASHA WI 54952
Signed the 990
Carrie Lane, Treasurer
Phone
(920) 967-3661
Return prepared by
Hjortness CPAs SC

Mission

To support the Elisha D. Smith Public Library in Menasha by raising philanthropic resources, promoting community engagement, and enhancing library programs, services and facilities for lifelong learning and enrichment.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Friends of the Elisha D. Smith Public Library advances library excellence in the Menasha community by mobilizing philanthropic support for capital improvements, programming, and technology upgrades. Most recently, the Friends played a pivotal role in raising the majority of funds for the librarys comprehensive $8.5 $9 million renovation and renewal project, enabling a transformed 46,000-square-foot facility, new makerspace (SMITHworks), additional meeting rooms, and enhanced community-learning infrastructure.
    Expenses $6,904,254 · revenue $7,613,454

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
92-3889973
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
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B70)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,624,668
Income (IRS master file)
$7,613,454

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$7,613,454$6,905,276$2,624,668XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: CARRIE LANE
December 31, 2023≤ $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 92-3889973).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE ELISHA D SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY INC

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE ELISHA D SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE ELISHA D SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY INC is 92-3889973.
Is FRIENDS OF THE ELISHA D SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE ELISHA D SMITH 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 ELISHA D SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY INC 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 FRIENDS OF THE ELISHA D SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF THE ELISHA D SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE ELISHA D SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Carrie Lane.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE ELISHA D SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE ELISHA D SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $7,613,454, expenses of $6,905,276 and total assets of $2,624,668 at year end.

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