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The Saint Lawrence Literary Society Of Ipswich Mass

  • Ipswich, MA
  • Tax-exempt since Aug. 1942
  • EIN: 04-1801787

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Social and recreational clubs.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$78.9k (2023)

Expenses
$74.4k (2023)

Total Assets
$97.6k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$32.2k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$78,927
Expenses
$74,352
Net Income
$4,575
Net Assets
$65,357
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,800
2.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $70,625
89.5%
Other Revenue $6,502
8.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $12,861
17.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $97,576
Total Liabilities $32,219
Net Assets $65,357
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Doreen Barkowski (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Penny Bernard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Blessington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Bennett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Valerie Dupray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Jensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Soffron (President) $0 $0 $0
Russell Spencer (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 31, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$78,227
Expenses
$63,873
Net Income
$14,354
Net Assets
$60,782
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $72,535
92.7%
Other Revenue $5,692
7.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $14,113
22.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $93,779
Total Liabilities $32,997
Net Assets $60,782
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Doreen Barkowski (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Penny Bernard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Blessington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Bennett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Valerie Dupray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Jensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Soffron (President) $0 $0 $0
Russell Spencer (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 8, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$38,573
Expenses
$42,249
Net Income
-$3,676
Net Assets
$46,428
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,650
17.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $30,003
77.8%
Other Revenue $1,920
5.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,162
9.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $76,628
Total Liabilities $30,200
Net Assets $46,428
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Doreen Barkowski (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Penny Bernard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Blessington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Bennett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Valerie Dupray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Jensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Soffron (President) $0 $0 $0
Russell Spencer (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 11, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$31,935
Expenses
$48,523
Net Income
-$16,588
Net Assets
$50,104
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,000
9.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $26,363
82.6%
Other Revenue $2,572
8.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $9,772
20.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $79,608
Total Liabilities $29,504
Net Assets $50,104
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joanne Soffron (President) $300 $0 $0
Doreen Barkowski (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Penny Bernard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Blessington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Bennett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Valerie Dupray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Jensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Russell Spencer (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$97,884
Expenses
$99,689
Net Income
-$1,805
Net Assets
$66,692
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,447
3.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $85,496
87.3%
Other Revenue $8,941
9.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $34,913
35.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $88,907
Total Liabilities $22,215
Net Assets $66,692
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joanne Soffron (President) $12,285 $0 $0
Doreen Barkowski (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Penny Bernard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Blessington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Bennett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Valerie Dupray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Jensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Russell Spencer (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 13, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$96,452
Expenses
$100,870
Net Income
-$4,418
Net Assets
$68,497
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $803
0.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $86,182
89.4%
Other Revenue $9,462
9.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $38,229
37.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $99,122
Total Liabilities $30,625
Net Assets $68,497
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joanne Soffron (President) $11,486 $0 $0
Doreen Barkowski (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Blessington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Valerie Dupray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Russell Spencer (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Penny Bernard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Jensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Bennett (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 13, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$123,386
Expenses
$106,348
Net Income
$17,038
Net Assets
$72,915
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,525
4.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $109,676
88.9%
Other Revenue $8,175
6.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,355
39.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $112,310
Total Liabilities $39,395
Net Assets $72,915
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joanne Soffron (President) $0 $0 $0
Doreen Barkowski (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Blessington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Valerie Dupray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Russell Spencer (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Penny Bernard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Jensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Bennett (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 8, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$90,490
Expenses
$104,835
Net Income
-$14,345
Net Assets
$55,877
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $82,136
90.8%
Other Revenue $8,344
9.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $44,648
42.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $103,509
Total Liabilities $47,632
Net Assets $55,877
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joanne Soffron (President) $0 $0 $0
Doreen Barkowski (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Wegzyn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Blessington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Valerie Dupray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Russell Spencer (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Penny Bernard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Jensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 14, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$101,882
Expenses
$105,700
Net Income
-$3,818
Net Assets
$70,222
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $93,277
91.6%
Other Revenue $8,595
8.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $41,073
38.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $119,255
Total Liabilities $49,033
Net Assets $70,222
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joanne Soffron (President) $0 $0 $0
Doreen Barkowski (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Wegzyn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Blessington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Valerie Dupray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Russell Spencer (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Penny Bernard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Jensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 9, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$123,260
Expenses
$105,732
Net Income
$17,528
Net Assets
$74,040
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,490
1.2%
Investment Income $16
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $112,927
91.6%
Other Revenue $8,827
7.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $40,680
38.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $125,997
Total Liabilities $51,957
Net Assets $74,040
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joanne Soffron (President) $0 $0 $0
Doreen Barkowski (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Wegzyn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Surpitski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Russell Spencer (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Penny Bernard (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 7, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$100,309
Expenses
$97,390
Net Income
$2,919
Net Assets
$56,512
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,600
1.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $89,723
89.4%
Other Revenue $8,986
9.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $37,413
38.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $112,672
Total Liabilities $56,160
Net Assets $56,512
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joanne Soffron (President) $0 $0 $0
Doreen Barkowski (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Wegzyn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Surpitski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Russell Spencer (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Penny Bernard (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$112,843
Expenses
$107,499
Net Income
$5,344
Net Assets
$53,593
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,600
1.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $101,109
89.6%
Other Revenue $10,134
9.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $30,766
28.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $113,771
Total Liabilities $60,178
Net Assets $53,593
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$71,143
Expenses
$91,937
Net Income
-$20,794
Net Assets
$48,249
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $54,869
77.1%
Other Revenue $14,674
20.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $114,481
Total Liabilities $66,232
Net Assets $48,249
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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