Nonprofit · EIN 94-2939460
FRIENDS OF THE HALF MOON BAY LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990-EZ | $65,964 | $109,726 | -$43,762 | $53,178 | $0 | $53,178 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $60,972 | $73,893 | -$12,921 | $132,598 | $0 | $132,598 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $59,025 | $60,505 | -$1,480 | $145,519 | $0 | $145,519 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $52,558
- Membership dues
- $13,406
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $104,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $616
- Other expenses
- $5,110
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $96,940
- Total assets, end of year
- $53,178
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $53,178
- Cash, savings and investments
- $53,178
- Gross receipts
- $65,964
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 June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Kessler | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Laura Wilson | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Patricia Landry | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Kessler | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Laura Wilson | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Patricia Landry | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Gater | President | 2 | $0 |
| Laura Wilson | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Patricia Landry | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Debra Kessler | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 620 CORREAS ST, HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019-1906
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- 620 Correas St, Half Moon Bay CA 94019
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- David Schorr, 423 St Joseph Ave, Half Moon Bay CA 94019
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Patricia Landry, Treasurer
- Phone
- (650) 726-4566
- Website
- hmblibraryfriends.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2939460 or by the name FRIENDS OF THE HALF MOON BAY 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
Promote knowledge of the functions, resources, services and needs of the Half Moon Bay Library, and to aid in the development of additional funding for the Library.
Program accomplishments
- $90,000 grant to the San Mateo County Libraries for the Half Moon Bay Library for: Community youth and adult Meals (serve 40-50 meals every weekday; over 11,000 meals served), the Imagination Library (a free book every month for Coastside children age 0-5; over 100,000 books distributed throughout San Mateo county), the All Abilities Club (20 participants each month; provide support activities and dinner for anyone with disabilities), Big Lift Summers support (provide giveaways for the summer program for rising K-3 students and to purchase math and literacy games to give out to families; connected with 87 participants), and Pescadero Science Night (library staff host 2 to 3 science nights a year at Pescadero Elementary school for students and families to explore STEM based activities; funds pay for supplies and food; each event brings in about 60 participants).grants $90,000
- $10,000 grant for the Coastside Community School Backpack Drive (sponsor is the Holy Family Episcopal Church) that serves around 500 children annually. Funds are used to purchase new backpacks and supplies for low-income students from elementary to high school. The Friends of the Library also provide ~500 donated books that are gently used to giveaway to students picking up backpacks.grants $10,000
- $2,000 grant to the Half Moon Bay Robotics Club to support team scholarships and the development of a new robot.grants $2,000
- $2,000 grant to the Beach Break Film Festival for sponsorship of the screening of "The Librarian," a documentary film. The film focuses on knowledge, liberty, environmental, and social impacts that align with libraries' mission of enhancing programs for adults, teens and children of all ages and backgrounds in their community. Preserving books and our history within our library and community is the central theme of the film. Our sponsorship provided ~54 free tickets for students, seniors, and teachers. 113 people attended the screening.grants $2,000
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-2939460
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B117)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $53,178
- Income (IRS master file)
- $65,964
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2026 | $65,964 | $109,726 | $53,178 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $60,972 | $73,893 | $132,598 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $59,025 | $60,505 | $145,519 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: David Schorr | June 30, 2015 | ≤ $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 94-2939460).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE HALF MOON BAY LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE HALF MOON BAY LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE HALF MOON BAY LIBRARY is 94-2939460.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE HALF MOON BAY LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE HALF MOON BAY LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE HALF MOON BAY 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 HALF MOON BAY LIBRARY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE HALF MOON BAY LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE HALF MOON BAY LIBRARY?
- The 990-N for 2014 names David Schorr.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE HALF MOON BAY LIBRARY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE HALF MOON BAY LIBRARY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $65,964, expenses of $109,726 and total assets of $53,178 at year end.
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