Nonprofit · EIN 94-2373464
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY PARADISE
Tax-exempt · PARADISE, CA 95967
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $29,803 | $19,210 | $10,593 | $542,818 | $843 | $541,975 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $6,801 | $7,003 | -$202 | $419,546 | $264 | $419,282 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $22,355
- Program service revenue
- $7,336
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $112
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $2
- Program services (functional)
- $19,210
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $419,546
- Total assets, end of year
- $542,818
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $843
- Net assets, end of year
- $541,975
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $541,975
- Gross receipts
- $29,803
- Employees
- 0
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEL HANSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CAROLE NEUMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JUDY WINDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOAN HANSEN | VICE PRESIDE Officer | – | $0 |
| MARIE LE ROSSIGNOL | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| RON SERRANO | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
| AMY SPERSKE | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RON SERRANO | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| JOAN HANSEN | VICE PRESIDE | 0 | $0 |
| MARIE LE ROSSIGNOL | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLE NEUMAN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| AMY SPERSKE | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| DEL HANSEN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| JUDY WINDER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1730, PARADISE, CA 95967-1730
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AMY SPERSKE, P O BOX 1730, PARADISE, CA 95967
- Signed the 990
- AMY SPERSKE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (530) 228-0771
- Return prepared by
- SIMMONS & ASSOCIATES CPA INC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2373464 or by the name FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY PARADISE.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION FOSTERS CLOSER RELATIONS BETWEEN THE PARADISE BRANCH OF THE BUTTE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM AND THE PEOPLE OF PARADISE; THE ORGANIZATION COOPERATES WITH THE PARADISE LIBRARY STAFF IN ACCOMPLISHING MUTUAL OBEJECTIVES WITHOUT INFRINGING ON THE LEGAL DUTIES OF THE LIBRARY STAFF; THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES PUBLIC ATTENTION OF THE SERVICES, PROGRAMS, FACILITIES AND NEEDS OF THE LIBRARY; AND THE ORGANIIZATION ENCOURAGES GIFTS, BEQUESTS, ENDOWMENTS, ETC TO THE LIBRARY WHICH ARE IN KEEPING WITH THE PURPOSES AND FACILITES OF THE LIBRARY.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION FOSTERS CLOSER RELATIONS BETWEEN THE PARADISE BRANCH OF THE BUTTE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM AND THE PEOPLE OF PARADISE; THE ORGANIZATION COOPERATES WITH THE PARADISE LIBRARY STAFF IN ACCOMPLISHING MUTUAL OBEJECTIVES WITHOUT INFRINGING ON THE LEGAL DUTIES OF THE LIBRARY STAFF; THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES PUBLIC ATTENTION OF THE SERVICES, PROGRAMS, FACILITIES AND NEEDS OF THE LIBRARY; AND THE ORGANIIZATION ENCOURAGES GIFTS, BEQUESTS, ENDOWMENTS, ETC TO THE LIBRARY WHICH ARE IN KEEPING WITH THE PURPOSES AND FACILITES OF THE LIBRARY.Expenses $19,103
- THE ORGANIZATION FOSTERS CLOSER RELATIONS BETWEEN THE PARADISE BRANCH OF THE BUTTE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM AND THE PEOPLE OF PARADISE; THE ORGANIZATION COOPERATES WITH THE PARADISE LIBRARY STAFF IN ACCOMPLISHING MUTUAL OBEJECTIVES WITHOUT INFRINGING ON THE LEGAL DUTIES OF THE LIBRARY STAFF; THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES PUBLIC ATTENTION OF THE SERVICES, PROGRAMS, FACILITIES AND NEEDS OF THE LIBRARY; AND THE ORGANIIZATION ENCOURAGES GIFTS, BEQUESTS, ENDOWMENTS, ETC TO THE LIBRARY WHICH ARE IN KEEPING WITH THE PURPOSES AND FACILITES OF THE LIBRARY.Expenses $107
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-2373464
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $542,818
- Income (IRS master file)
- $29,803
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $29,803 | $19,210 | $542,818 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $6,801 | $7,003 | $419,546 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 94-2373464).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY PARADISE
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY PARADISE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY PARADISE is 94-2373464.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY PARADISE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY PARADISE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY PARADISE file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY PARADISE 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 LIBRARY PARADISE 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 LIBRARY PARADISE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names AMY SPERSKE.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY PARADISE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY PARADISE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $29,803, expenses of $19,210 and total assets of $542,818 at year end.
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