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Free Public Library Of Stratford

  • Stratford, NJ
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 2000
  • EIN: 91-1996891

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Libraries (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$183k (2023)

Expenses
$152k (2023)

Total Assets
$413k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$11.4k (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 990-EZ
Revenue
$182,862
Expenses
$151,666
Net Income
$31,196
Net Assets
$401,108
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $173,812
95.1%
Program Services $5,453
3.0%
Investment Income $3,597
2.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $412,528
Total Liabilities $11,420
Net Assets $401,108
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Martin Hering (Treasurer) $40,000 $0
Renee Egan (Trustee) $0 $0
Martha Lieberman (Trustee) $0 $0
Alfred Encarnacion (Library Dir) $0 $0
Anita Schwartz (Vice President) $0 $0
Linda Hall (Trustee) $0 $0
Elaine Speer (Secretary) $0 $0
William Souder (President) $0 $0
Georgetta Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 12, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$167,700
Expenses
$136,402
Net Income
$31,298
Net Assets
$369,912
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $161,790
96.5%
Program Services $5,152
3.1%
Investment Income $758
0.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $373,539
Total Liabilities $3,627
Net Assets $369,912
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alfred Encarnacion (Library Dir) $40,000 $0
Martin Hering (Treasurer) $0 $0
Martha Lieberman (Trustee) $0 $0
Anita Schwartz (President) $0 $0
Josh Keenan (Trustee) $0 $0
Elaine Speer (Secretary) $0 $0
Will Souders (Trustee) $0 $0
Georgetta Johnson (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 21, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$161,123
Expenses
$131,460
Net Income
$29,663
Net Assets
$338,614
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $149,710
92.9%
Program Services $10,395
6.5%
Investment Income $1,018
0.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $343,418
Total Liabilities $4,804
Net Assets $338,614
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alfred Encarnacion (Library Dir) $39,238 $0
Martin Hering (Treasurer) $0 $0
Martha Lieberman (Trustee) $0 $0
Anita Schwartz (President) $0 $0
Mary Jacobs (Trustee) $0 $0
Elaine Speer (Trustee) $0 $0
Maria Mc Govern (Trustee) $0 $0
Thomas Attanasi (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 20, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$156,144
Expenses
$144,064
Net Income
$12,080
Net Assets
$308,951
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $147,702
94.6%
Program Services $5,172
3.3%
Investment Income $3,270
2.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $311,992
Total Liabilities $3,041
Net Assets $308,951
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alfred Encarnacion (Library Dir) $38,476 $0
Martin Hering (Treasurer) $0 $0
Beverly Howlett Love (Vice President) $0 $0
Martha Lieberman (Trustee) $0 $0
Anita Schwartz (President) $0 $0
John Keenan (Trustee) $0 $0
Mary Jacobs (Trustee) $0 $0
Patrica Pierce (Trustee) $0 $0
David Ricci (Trustee) $0 $0
Thomas Attanasi (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 23, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$154,838
Expenses
$156,981
Net Income
-$2,143
Net Assets
$296,871
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $145,366
93.9%
Program Services $5,292
3.4%
Investment Income $4,180
2.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $300,393
Total Liabilities $3,522
Net Assets $296,871
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alfred Encarnacion (Library Dir) $37,627 $0
Martin Hering (Treasurer) $0 $0
Beverly Howlett Love (Trustee) $0 $0
Robert F Farrell Sr (President) $0 $0
Anita Schwartz (Secretary) $0 $0
John Keenan (Trustee) $0 $0
Mary Jacobs (Vice President) $0 $0
Patrica Pierce (Trustee) $0 $0
David Ricci (Trustee) $0 $0
Thomas Attanasi (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 6, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$156,424
Expenses
$175,408
Net Income
-$18,984
Net Assets
$299,014
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $142,263
90.9%
Program Services $11,544
7.4%
Investment Income $2,617
1.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $306,262
Total Liabilities $7,248
Net Assets $299,014
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alfred Encarnacion (Library Dir) $36,178 $0
Martin Hering (Treasurer) $0 $0
Robert F Farrell Sr (President) $0 $0
Anita Schwartz (Secretary) $0 $0
Mary Jacobs (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 6, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$151,729
Expenses
$183,148
Net Income
-$31,419
Net Assets
$317,998
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $142,413
93.9%
Program Services $7,441
4.9%
Investment Income $1,875
1.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $320,175
Total Liabilities $2,177
Net Assets $317,998
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Martin Hering (Treasurer) $0 $0
Beverly Howlett Love (Trustee) $0 $0
Robert F Farrell Sr (President) $0 $0
Alfred Encarnacion (Library Dir) $0 $0
Anita Schwartz (Secretary) $0 $0
John Keenan (Trustee) $0 $0
Mary Jacobs (Vice President) $0 $0
Patrica Pierce (Trustee) $0 $0
Michael Goldin (Trustee) $0 $0
Thomas Attanasi (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 24, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$152,675
Expenses
$201,391
Net Income
-$48,716
Net Assets
$349,417
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $142,270
93.2%
Program Services $7,998
5.2%
Investment Income $2,407
1.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $352,860
Total Liabilities $3,443
Net Assets $349,417
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Martin Hering (Treasurer) $0 $0
Thomas Angelucci (Vice President) $0 $0
Robert F Farrell Sr (President) $0 $0
Alfred Encarnacion (Library Dir) $0 $0
Anita Schwartz (Secretary) $0 $0
John Keenan (Trustee) $0 $0
Mary Jacobs (Trustee) $0 $0
Patrica Pierce (Trustee) $0 $0
Michael Goldin (Trustee) $0 $0
Thomas Attanasi (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 2, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$151,627
Expenses
$212,062
Net Income
-$60,435
Net Assets
$398,133
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $144,088
95.0%
Program Services $5,409
3.6%
Investment Income $2,130
1.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $401,284
Total Liabilities $3,151
Net Assets $398,133
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alfred Encarnacion (Library Dir) $34,640 $0
Martin Hering (Treasurer) $0 $0
Thomas Angelucci (Trustee) $0 $0
Robert F Farrell Sr (President) $0 $0
Anita Schwartz (Secretary) $0 $0
John Keenan (Trustee) $0 $0
Mary Jacobs (Trustee) $0 $0
Patrica Pierce (Trustee) $0 $0
Michael Golden (Trustee) $0 $0
Thomas Attanasi (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 27, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$151,740
Expenses
$214,327
Net Income
-$62,587
Net Assets
$458,568
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $146,086
96.3%
Program Services $3,327
2.2%
Investment Income $2,327
1.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $464,787
Total Liabilities $6,219
Net Assets $458,568
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alfred Encarnacion (Library Dir) $30,560 $0
Martin Hering (Treasurer) $0 $0
Robert F Farrell Sr (President) $0 $0
Anita Schwartz (Secretary) $0 $0
Frank Lorbecki (Trustee) $0 $0
Jack Becker (Trustee) $0 $0
Kathleen Considine (Trustee) $0 $0
John Gentless (Trustee) $0 $0
Thomas Attanasi (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 21, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$161,409
Expenses
$229,108
Net Income
-$67,699
Net Assets
$521,155
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $155,537
96.4%
Program Services $2,988
1.9%
Investment Income $2,884
1.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $64,025
27.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $7,138
3.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $524,902
Total Liabilities $3,747
Net Assets $521,155
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julie Mumma (Library Dir) $35,000 $0 $0
Ruth Roderick (Asst. Lib. Dir.) $29,025 $0 $0
Martin Hering (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robert F Farrell Sr (President) $0 $0 $0
Anita Schwartz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Frank Lorbecki (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jack Becker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Considine (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Sandt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
John Gentless (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Attanasi (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 22, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$173,924
Expenses
$200,023
Net Income
-$26,099
Net Assets
$588,854
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $165,134
94.9%
Program Services $3,849
2.2%
Investment Income $4,941
2.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,575
34.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $593,784
Total Liabilities $4,930
Net Assets $588,854

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$179,049
Expenses
$198,200
Net Income
-$19,151
Net Assets
$614,953
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $169,802
94.8%
Program Services $3,126
1.7%
Investment Income $6,121
3.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,732
34.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $623,217
Total Liabilities $8,264
Net Assets $614,953

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990

Primary 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

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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

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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

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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-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

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.
2001

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

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The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

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