FRIENDS OF THE PLEASANTON LIBRARY
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2024 · Form 990EZ · revenue $62K · expenses $44K · assets $458K
- EIN
- 68-0099499
- Address
- 400 OLD BERNAL AVE, PLEASANTON, CA 94566-7020
- Website
- WWW.FRIENDSOFTHEPLEASANTONLIBRARY.ORG
- NTEE code
- B70 Libraries (Education) inferred (by a small language model from the name and 990 text, confidence 0.90; not an IRS classification)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- May 1989 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
PURPOSES INCLUDE ACTING AS A LIASON BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND THE LIBRARY AND HELPING TO EXTEND AND IMPROVE LIBRARY SERVICES AND STIMULATE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE LIBRARY.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 4 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
4 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Leighty | Treasurer | 2010-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Nancy Bering | President | 2010-2024 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Judy Person | Secretary | 2010-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Marilyn Swanson (former) | Vice President | 2010-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN LEIGHTY | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY BERING | President | 3 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY PERSON | Secretary | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN LEIGHTY | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY BERING | President | 4 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY PERSON | Secretary | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN LEIGHTY | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY BERING | President | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY PERSON | Secretary | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARILYN SWANSON | Vice President | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN LEIGHTY | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY BERING | President | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY PERSON | Secretary | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARILYN SWANSON | Vice President | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN LEIGHTY | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY BERING | President | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY PERSON | Secretary | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARILYN SWANSON | Vice President | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN LEIGHTY | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY BERING | President | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY PERSON | Secretary | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARILYN SWANSON | Vice President | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN LEIGHTY | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY BERING | President | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY PERSON | Secretary | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARILYN SWANSON | Vice President | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN LEIGHTY | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY BERING | President | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY PERSON | Secretary | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARILYN SWANSON | Vice President | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN LEIGHTY | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY BERING | President | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY PERSON | Secretary | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARILYN SWANSON | Vice President | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN LEIGHTY | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY BERING | President | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY PERSON | Secretary | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARILYN SWANSON | Vice President | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN LEIGHTY | Treasurer | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY BERING | President | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY PERSON | Secretary | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARILYN SWANSON | Vice President | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN LEIGHTY | Treasurer | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY BERING | President | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY PERSON | Secretary | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARILYN SWANSON | Vice President | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2012 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARILYN SWANSON | Vice President | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY PERSON | Secretary | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY BERING | President | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOAN LEIGHTY | Treasurer | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2011 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARILYN SWANSON | Vice President | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY PERSON | Secretary | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY BERING | President | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOAN LEIGHTY | Treasurer | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2010 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARILYN SWANSON | Vice President | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY PERSON | Secretary | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY BERING | President | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOAN LEIGHTY | Treasurer | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $61,915 | $43,532 | $457,921 | $457,921 | $44,385 | - | - | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $40,337 | $34,391 | $431,131 | $431,131 | $26,684 | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $47,349 | $16,247 | $418,929 | $418,929 | $27,845 | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $39,124 | $22,221 | $427,663 | $427,663 | $21,693 | - | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $18,125 | $10,845 | $405,468 | $405,468 | $5,658 | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $70,780 | $40,861 | $386,868 | $386,868 | $58,814 | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $73,749 | $35,886 | $333,380 | $333,380 | $56,740 | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $71,968 | $48,112 | $311,660 | $311,660 | $62,633 | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $57,466 | $61,681 | $277,722 | $277,722 | $55,145 | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $97,035 | $71,916 | $281,151 | $281,151 | $93,408 | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $71,644 | $51,504 | $258,659 | $258,659 | $67,304 | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $69,449 | $35,490 | $237,700 | $237,700 | $64,161 | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $75,907 | $56,187 | $202,663 | $202,663 | $70,173 | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $73,062 | $68,992 | $182,087 | $182,087 | $67,421 | - | - | - | - |
| 2010 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $77,998 | $112,267 | $177,430 | $177,430 | $71,797 | - | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
1 grantor reported grants to this organization, $71 in all, tax years 2020 to 2023. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | $71 | 4 | $34 | 2023 | 2020-2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “FRIENDS OF THE PLEASANTON LIBRARY” | show |
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Same category: NTEE code and revenue
Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only · More (100)
| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF THE POWAY LIBRARY | CA | B70 | $72,868 | $58,107 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state, similar mission |
| FRIENDS OF THE CAMBRIA LIBRARY | CA | Z99 | $54,049 | $18,441 | President | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state, similar mission |
| FRIENDS OF THE FOLSOM LIBRARY | CA | Z99 | $63,719 | $45,823 | Parliamentarian | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state, similar mission |
| FRIENDS OF THE ORINDA LIBRARY INC | CA | Not reported | $101,092 | $377,249 | Vice President | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state, similar mission |
| FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OF ESCONDIDO | CA | Not reported | $68,921 | $34,618 | Director | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state, similar mission |
| FRIENDS OF THE ALTADENA LIBRARY | CA | B11 | $56,495 | $25,044 | President | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state, similar mission |
| SAN CLEMENTE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY | CA | B70 | $76,049 | $35,611 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state, similar mission |
| FRIENDS OF THE AUBERRY LIBRARY | CA | B11 | $54,459 | $59,605 | Manager | $10,000 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OF FULLERTON | CA | Not reported | $87,795 | $81,410 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF THE PASADENA PUBLIC LIBRARY | CA | B11 | $99,357 | $69,360 | President | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| WINTERS FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY | CA | Not reported | $55,049 | $43,156 | Treasurer | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF THE ANDY AUSONIO LIBRARY | CA | Not reported | $33,178 | $18,034 | FOUNDER | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF THE RAMONA LIBRARY | CA | Not reported | $73,201 | $57,499 | Director | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF THE CORONA PUBLIC LIBRARY | CA | B11 | $106,805 | $204,513 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF THE LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY | CA | Not reported | $105,535 | $123,730 | Director | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF THE BRENTWOOD LIBRARY | CA | Not reported | $32,244 | $34,345 | Treasurer | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF THE MILLBRAE PUBLIC LIBRARY | CA | Not reported | $67,121 | $23,998 | CO-PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FREMONT FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY | CA | Not reported | $44,758 | $47,748 | President | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF THE SANTA MONICA PUBLIC LIBRARY | CA | B11 | $110,105 | $133,625 | Board chair | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MORRO BAY FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY | CA | Not reported | $40,305 | $53,515 | President | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF THE LARKSPUR LIBRARY | CA | B11 | $84,555 | $63,564 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF THE LIVERMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY | CA | B11 | $86,184 | $76,577 | Secretary and Sorting Chairperson | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY | CA | Not reported | $106,441 | $105,956 | Treasurer | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SAN LUIS OBISPO FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY | CA | Not reported | $50,829 | $30,675 | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF THE CLAREMONT LIBRARY | CA | Not reported | $40,428 | $33,114 | Treasurer | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990EZ · $43,532 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $40,208 | 92.4% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $3,324 | 7.6% | |
| Total | $43,532 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990EZ · $34,391 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $28,701 | 83.5% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $5,690 | 16.5% | |
| Total | $34,391 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990EZ · $16,247 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $14,135 | 87.0% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $2,112 | 13.0% | |
| Total | $16,247 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $22,221 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $17,043 | 76.7% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $5,178 | 23.3% | |
| Total | $22,221 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990EZ · $10,845 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $10,574 | 97.5% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $271 | 2.5% | |
| Total | $10,845 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990EZ · $40,861 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $35,410 | 86.7% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $5,451 | 13.3% | |
| Total | $40,861 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990EZ · $35,886 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $33,646 | 93.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $2,240 | 6.2% | |
| Total | $35,886 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990EZ · $48,112 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $46,192 | 96.0% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $1,920 | 4.0% | |
| Total | $48,112 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990EZ · $61,681 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $61,542 | 99.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $139 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $61,681 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990EZ · $71,916 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $67,658 | 94.1% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $4,258 | 5.9% | |
| Total | $71,916 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990EZ · $51,504 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $48,330 | 93.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $3,174 | 6.2% | |
| Total | $51,504 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990EZ · $35,490 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $31,188 | 87.9% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $4,302 | 12.1% | |
| Total | $35,490 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990EZ · $56,187 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $56,037 | 99.7% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $150 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $56,187 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990EZ · $68,992 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $61,606 | 89.3% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $7,386 | 10.7% | |
| Total | $68,992 | 100% |
2010 · Form 990EZ · $112,267 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $108,427 | 96.6% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $3,840 | 3.4% | |
| Total | $112,267 | 100% |
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