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EIN 04-6004208

Trustees of the Forbes Library

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
55
City
Northampton
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
1894
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B70: Libraries, Library Science
Description
Trustees of the Forbes Library operate a public library that provides a wide range of information and materials to all of the people in Northampton, while encouraging and supporting civic, intellectual, and cultural pursuits. The library encourages curiosity, free inquiry, and is a welcoming haven for all. It builds connections that strengthen communities, inspires curiosity, opens windows to the past, and creates pathways to the future. The library is located in Northampton, MA.
Total revenues
$2,601,293
2023
Total expenses
$2,444,011
2023
Total assets
$9,669,095
2023
Num. employees
55
2023

Program areas at Trustees of the Forbes Library

Forbes library is a welcoming haven for all. We build connections that strengthen our communities, inspire curiosity, open windows to the past, and create pathaways to the future.

Who funds Trustees of the Forbes Library

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation of Western MassachusettsLibrary (Edu)$7,696
Harris and Eliza Kempner FundAssist 501(c)(3) Organization$500
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$5

Personnel at Trustees of the Forbes Library

NameTitleCompensation
Lisa DowningExecutive Director$74,494
Russell CarrierPresident$0
Elizabeth SheirerSecretary$0
Cheri BuckhoutTreasurer 11 and 20 and 22 To Present$0
Marjorie R HessVice President / Trustee$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Trustees of the Forbes Library

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,399,181
Program services$23,801
Investment income and dividends$200,352
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-24,552
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$2,511
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,601,293

Form 990s for Trustees of the Forbes Library

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-16990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-08-28990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

Organizations like Trustees of the Forbes Library

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Franklin County Library SystemChambersburg, PA$3,324,994
Curtis Memorial LibraryBrunswick, ME$3,265,738
Pequot LibrarySouthport, CT$1,687,305
Friends of the Library Montgomery County MarylandRockville, MD$1,672,381
Wood Library AssociationCanandaigua, NY$1,164,552
Winter Park Public LibraryWinter Park, FL$5,244,926
Eldredge Public LibraryChatham, MA$1,490,901
Southwest Harbor Public LibrarySouthwest Harbor, ME$983,402
Wicomico Public LibrarySalisbury, MD$3,288,309
Memorial Library of Radnor TWPWayne, PA$1,470,143
Data update history
November 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,696 from Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsLibraries and archivesCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
20 W St
Northampton, MA 01060
Metro area
Springfield, MA
County
Hampshire County, MA
Website URL
forbeslibrary.org/ 
Phone
(413) 587-1017
IRS details
EIN
04-6004208
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1894
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B70: Libraries, Library Science
NAICS code, primary
51912: Libraries and Archives
Parent/child status
Independent
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