Nonprofit · EIN 94-2605389
FRIENDS OF THE CARMEL VALLEY LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · CARMEL VALLEY, CA 93924
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $53,110 | $12,191 | $40,919 | $379,616 | – | $379,616 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $34,864
- Investment income
- $11,683
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $6,373
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $190
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,019
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,000
- Printing, publications and postage
- $2,475
- Other expenses
- $7,697
- Program services (functional)
- $3,647
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $315,358
- Total assets, end of year
- $379,616
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $379,616
- Cash, savings and investments
- $366,894
- Gross receipts
- $53,110
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Allison | President | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Cobb | Vice President and Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Peg Stearn | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Brazzi | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 248, CARMEL VALLEY, CA 93924-0248
- In care of
- % FRIENDS OF THE C V LIBRARY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- Po Box 248, Carmel Valley CA 93924
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Cynthia Hertlein, PO Box 248, Carmel Valley CA 93924
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Michael Cobb, Treasurer
- Phone
- (206) 310-1687
- Website
- FOCVL.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2605389 or by the name FRIENDS OF THE CARMEL VALLEY LIBRARY.
- 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 Mission of the Friends of Carmel Valley Library is to support and enhance our librarys vital role in the community. The Friends funds programs that it runs including the First Saturday Speaker Series along with ad hoc custom programs. The Friends also funds library programs such as Makerspace Fairs summer programs reading events etc books and subscriptions and library enhancements such as furniture cabinetry murals etc.
Program accomplishments
- Library programs including First Saturday Speaker Series Makerspace Fairs summer programs reading events etc.Expenses $3,647 · grants $1,019
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 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-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-2605389
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $379,616
- Income (IRS master file)
- $53,110
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $53,110 | $12,191 | $379,616 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Cynthia Hertlein | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Cynthia Hertlein | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Cynthia Hertlein | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Suellen Wiseman | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Alice S Morris | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 94-2605389).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE CARMEL VALLEY LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE CARMEL VALLEY LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE CARMEL VALLEY LIBRARY is 94-2605389.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE CARMEL VALLEY LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE CARMEL VALLEY LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE CARMEL VALLEY LIBRARY 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 CARMEL VALLEY LIBRARY 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 CARMEL VALLEY LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE CARMEL VALLEY LIBRARY?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Cynthia Hertlein.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE CARMEL VALLEY LIBRARY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE CARMEL VALLEY LIBRARY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $53,110, expenses of $12,191 and total assets of $379,616 at year end.
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