Friends Of Forbes Library in Northampton, Massachusetts (MA)
Table of contents:
- Overview
- Detailed Reports
- Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
- Balance Sheets
- Other Information
- Reason for Public Charity Status
- Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
- Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
- Balance Sheets
- Other Information
- Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Officers, Directors, and Trustees
- Statements About Activities
- Reason for Non-Private Foundation Status
- Support Schedule
- Lobbying Expenditures by Electing Public Charities
- Organizations performing similar types of work
| Friends Of Forbes Library | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 042721279 |
| Name of Organization | Friends Of Forbes Library |
| In Care of Name | Forbes Library |
| Address | PO BOX 1363, Northampton, MA 01061-1363 |
| Activities | Library, Gifts, grants, or loans to other organizations, Non financial services of facilities to other organizations |
| Subsection | Charitable Organization |
| Ruling Date | 03/1981 |
| Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
| Foundation | Organizations operated solely for the benefit of and in conjunction with organizations described in 10 through 16 above |
| Organization | Association |
| Tax Period | 12/2012 |
| Assets | $1 to $9,999 |
| Income | $25,000 to $99,999 |
| Filing Requirement | 990 - Required to file Form 990-N - Income less than $25,000 per year |
| Asset Amount | $1 |
| Amount of Income | $40,054 |
| Form 990 Revenue Amount | $28,797 |
| National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) | Educational Institutions and Related Activities: Single Organization Support |
Non-representatives - add comments:
Amount of income in 2012: $40,054
| This organization: | $40,054 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $7,370,772 |
Assets in 2012: $1
| Friends Of Forbes Library: | $1 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $26,018,213 |
Expenses in 2012: $21,696
| This organization: | $21,696 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $2,570,274 |
Income to expenses ratio in 2012: 1.8
| This organization: | 1.8 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 2.5 |
Expenses allocated to program services in 2007: 0.0%
| This organization: | 0.0% |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 84.4% |
Grants share in income in 2012: 71.3%
| This organization: | 71.3% |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 27.0% |
Revenue for 2012
Support schedule
| Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (for 2012) | |
| Total revenue | $28,797 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $20,530 |
| Program service revenue including government fees and contracts | $0 |
| Membership dues and assessments | $0 |
| Investment income | $450 |
| Gain from sale of assets other than inventory | $522 |
| Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory | $10,897 |
| Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses | $10,376 |
| Net income from gaming and fundraising events | $7,295 |
| Gross income from gaming | $922 |
| Gross income from fundraising events | $7,254 |
| Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events | $881 |
| Gross profit from sales of inventory | $0 |
| Other revenue | $0 |
| Total expenses | $21,696 |
| Total net assets | $0 |
| Excess for the year | $7,101 |
| Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year | $81,820 |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | $-88,921 |
| Balance Sheets (for 2012) | |
| Total assets | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $0 |
| Other Information (for 2012) | |
| Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities | No |
| Initiation fees and capital contributions | $0 |
| Gross receipts for public use of club facilities | $0 |
| Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2012) | |
| The organization is not a private foundation because it is: | An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3 % of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3 % of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975 |
| Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (for 2012) | |
| 2008 - 2012 Total | |
|---|---|
| Total support | $109,163 |
| Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received | $96,587 |
| Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | $0 |
| Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf | $0 |
| The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | $0 |
| Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources and Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 | $3,933 |
| Other | $8,643 |
| Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances | ||||||
| 2000 | 2002 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $48,828 | $43,430 | $29,626 | $24,749 | $27,347 | $30,610 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $20,590 | $17,854 | $2,852 | $2,497 | $3,256 | $4,343 |
| Program service revenue including government fees and contracts | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues and assessments | $21,285 | $17,888 | $20,195 | $18,218 | $19,146 | $17,399 |
| Investment income | $2,663 | $2,246 | $1,369 | $1,653 | $1,825 | $2,536 |
| Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $88 | $1,078 |
| Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $88 | $1,078 |
| Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net income or (loss) from special events and activities | $4,290 | $3,110 | $5,210 | $1,881 | $3,032 | $5,254 |
| Gross revenue | $6,137 | $4,417 | $6,850 | $3,198 | $3,893 | $6,106 |
| Less: direct expenses other than fundraising expenses | $1,846 | $1,307 | $1,640 | $1,317 | $861 | $852 |
| Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory | $0 | $2,332 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances | $0 | $2,332 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less: cost of goods sold | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $35,726 | $48,240 | $34,341 | $21,831 | $41,698 | $17,214 |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 | $0 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | $15,430 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $379 | $0 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 | $0 | $20 | $51 | $45 | $0 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $17,565 | $15,862 | $2,322 | $5,087 | $5,530 | $1,669 |
| Other expenses | $17,781 | $32,378 | $25,999 | $10,693 | $34,123 | $115 |
| Net assets or fund balances at end of year | $69,141 | $66,891 | $75,807 | $82,803 | $73,593 | $90,158 |
| Excess or (deficit) for the year | $13,102 | $-4,810 | $-4,715 | $2,918 | $-14,351 | $13,396 |
| Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year | $56,039 | $74,474 | $76,619 | $75,807 | $82,803 | $73,593 |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | $0 | $-2,773 | $3,903 | $4,078 | $5,141 | $3,169 |
| Balance Sheets | ||||||
| 2000 | 2002 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $69,141 | $66,891 | $75,807 | $82,803 | $73,593 | $90,158 |
| Cash, savings, and investments | $69,141 | $66,891 | $75,807 | $82,803 | $73,593 | $90,158 |
| Land and buildings | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $69,141 | $66,891 | $75,807 | $82,803 | $73,593 | $90,158 |
| Other Information | |
| Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year covered by this return, and has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year? | No |
| Was there a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or substantial contraction during the year? | No |
| Direct and indirect political expenditures | $0 |
| Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? | No |
| Initiation fees and capital contributions | $0 |
| Gross receipts for public use of club facilities | $0 |
| At any time during the year, did the organization, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? | |
| Amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under: section 4911 | $0 |
| Amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under: section 4912 | $0 |
| Amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under: section 4955 | $0 |
| Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year or did it become aware of an excess benefit transaction from a prior year? | No |
| Amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958 | $0 |
| Amount of tax above, reimbursed by the organization | $0 |
| At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? | No |
| Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Officers, Directors, and Trustees (for 2007) | ||
| Compensation | Contributions to employee benefit plans & deferred compensation | Expense account and other allowances |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $0 | $0 |
| $0 | $0 | $0 |
| $0 | $0 | $0 |
| $0 | $0 | $0 |
| $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total number of other employees paid over $50,000 | 0 |
| Statements About Activities (for 2007) | |
| Expenses paid or incurred in connection with the lobbying activities | $0 |
| Did the organization receive or hold an easement for conservation purposes, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? | No |
| Did the organization provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? | No |
| Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds? | No |
| Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? | No |
| Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? | No |
| The total number of donor advised funds owned at the end of the tax year | $0 |
| The aggregate value of assets held in all donor advised funds owned at the end of the tax year | $0 |
| The total number of separate funds or accounts owned at the end of the tax year (excluding donor advised funds included above) where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts | $0 |
| The aggregate value of assets held in all funds or accounts included above at the end of the tax year | $0 |
| Reason for Non-Private Foundation Status | |
| The organization is not a private foundation because it is | Organization that normally receives: less than 1/3 of its support from gross investment income and unrelated taxable business income and more than 1/3 of its support from contribution, membership fees |
| Support Schedule | ||||||
| 1999 | 2001 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | $44,334 | $24,067 | $31,266 | $25,566 | $28,120 |
| Gifts, grants, and contributions received | $0 | $15,831 | $1,536 | $2,852 | $2,497 | $3,256 |
| Membership fees received | $0 | $20,963 | $16,243 | $20,195 | $18,218 | $19,146 |
| Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or furnishing of facilities in any activity that is related to the organization's charitable, etc., purpose | $0 | $4,457 | $5,086 | $6,850 | $3,198 | $3,893 |
| Gross income from interest, dividends, amounts received from payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), rents, royalties, and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975 | $0 | $3,083 | $1,202 | $1,369 | $1,653 | $1,825 |
| Net income from unrelated business activities not included above | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to it or expended on its behalf | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| The value of services or facilities furnished to the organization by a governmental unit without charge. Do not include the value of services or facilities generally furnished to the public without charge | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lobbying Expenditures by Electing Public Charities (for 2007) | |
| Total exempt purpose expenditures | $0 |
| Total lobbying expenditures | $0 |
| Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grassroots lobbying) | $0 |
| Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) | $0 |
| Other exempt purpose expenditures | $0 |
| Lobbying nontaxable amount | $0 |
| Grassroots nontaxable amount | $0 |
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| Id | Name | Address | State | Established | Total Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard Management Private Equity Corporation | 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02210-2203 | MA | 1991-03 | $2,589,355,187 |
| 2 | Trustees For Harvard University | 1033 Massachusetts Ave Ste 3, Cambridge, MA 02138-5366 | MA | 1958-09 | $2,203,725,918 |
| 3 | Phemus Corporation | 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02210-2203 | MA | 1989-08 | $1,026,755,378 |
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| 7 | Lincoln Institute Of Land Policy | 113 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138-3407 | MA | 2007-10 | $140,247,042 |
| 8 | Trustees Of The Public Library Of The City Of Boston | 700 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116-2813 | MA | 1967-06 | $42,084,585 |
| 9 | Demeter Holdings Corporation | 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02210-2203 | MA | 1991-09 | $32,640,304 |
| 10 | Charles E Cotting Charitable Corp | 50 Congress St Ste 900, Boston, MA 02109-4023 | MA | 1982-10 | $20,297,580 |
| 11 | Friends Of Imagine International Academy Of North Texas | 5100 W Eldorado Parkway Ste 102-589, Mckinney, TX 75070 | TX | 2009-09 | $7,669,453 |
| 12 | Royal Arch Research Assistance Inc | PO BOX 128, Greenfield, IN 46140-0128 | IN | 1975-02 | $3,764,269 |
| 13 | University Metro Town Center Endowment Inc | 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 | NC | 1982-11 | $1,563,501 |
| 14 | Fond Du Lac Area Catholic Education Foundation Inc | 255 County Road K, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937-8162 | WI | 2001-05 | $978,222 |
| 15 | Auld Public Library Foundation | 537 N Webster St, Red Cloud, NE 68970-2421 | NE | 1999-12 | $643,901 |
| 16 | Round Top Library Association Inc | PO BOX 245, Round Top, TX 78954-0245 | TX | 1999-10 | $221,005 |
| 17 | Uu World Of Children | 1135 State Park Rd, Greenville, SC 29609-1518 | SC | 2007-04 | $215,918 |
| 18 | Gandhi Medical College Global Alliance Inc | 540 Morningside Drive, Crown Point, IN 46307 | IN | 2006-04 | $149,058 |
| 19 | Rockenbaugh Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization | 700 Chaucer Ct, Southlake, TX 76092-8926 | TX | 1999-02 | $120,008 |
| 20 | Friends Of Lynn Community Charter School Inc | 106 Broad St, Lynn, MA 01902-5025 | MA | 2000-03 | $0 |
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