Friends Of Gale Free Library in Holden, Massachusetts (MA)

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Friends Of Gale Free Library
Employer Identification Number (EIN)223021983
Name of OrganizationFriends Of Gale Free Library
In Care of NameRoberta Bodwell
Address23 Highlend Street, Holden, MA 01520
Websitehttp://www.fgfl.org
ActivitiesGifts, grants, or loans to other organizations
SubsectionCharitable Organization
Ruling Date03/1990
DeductibilityContributions are deductible
FoundationOrganization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public
OrganizationCorporation
Exempt Organization StatusUnconditional Exemption
Tax Period2013
Assets$0
Income$0
Filing Requirement990 - Required to file Form 990-N - Income less than $25,000 per year
Asset Amount$25,153
Amount of Income$49,474
Form 990 Revenue Amount$49,474
National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE)Educational Institutions and Related Activities: Single Organization Support


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Amount of income in 2013: $49,474
Friends Of Gale Free Library: 

 $49,474
Other organizations performing similar types of work: 

 $29,036

Assets in 2013: $25,153
This organization: 

 $25,153
Other organizations performing similar types of work: 

 $79,636

Expenses in 2012: $30,649
This organization: 

 $30,649
Other organizations performing similar types of work: 

 $20,046

Income to expenses ratio in 2012: 1.6
Friends Of Gale Free Library: 

 1.6
Other organizations performing similar types of work: 

 1.0

Expenses allocated to program services in 2006: 0.0%
This organization: 

 0.0%
Other organizations performing similar types of work: 

 71.1%

Grants share in income in 2012: 39.9%
This organization: 

 39.9%
Other organizations performing similar types of work: 

 7.7%

Financial snapshot ($)

Revenue for 2012

Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (for 2012)
Total revenue$37,983
Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received$15,164
Program service revenue including government fees and contracts$0
Membership dues and assessments$4,850
Investment income$0
Gain from sale of assets other than inventory$0
Net income from gaming and fundraising events$0
Gross profit from sales of inventory$17,968
Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances$18,340
Less: cost of goods sold$371
Other revenue$0
Other$1
Total expenses$30,649
Total net assets$9,673
Excess for the year$7,333
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year$2,340
Other changes in net assets or fund balances$0
Balance Sheets (for 2012)
Total assets$9,673
Total liabilities$0
Net assets or fund balances$9,673
Other Information (for 2012)
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activitiesYes
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 a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (for 2012)
2008 - 2012 Total
Total Support$50,390
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received$50,390
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$0
Gross receipts from related activities, etc.$97,888
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
2003200420052006
Total revenue$44,541$50,984$43,509$49,474
Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received$1,646$1,730$1,325$11,076
Program service revenue including government fees and contracts$0$0$0$0
Membership dues and assessments$9,939$10,975$6,885$6,065
Investment income$247$200$302$370
Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory$6$0$0$8,746
Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory$6$0$0$8,746
Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses$0$0$0$0
Net income or (loss) from special events and activities$0$0$0$0
Gross revenue$0$0$0$0
Less: direct expenses other than fundraising expenses$0$0$0$0
Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory$32,702$38,079$34,997$23,217
Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances$32,702$38,079$34,997$23,217
Less: cost of goods sold$0$0$0$0
Other revenue$0$0$0$0
Total expenses$35,418$56,158$43,529$39,990
Grants and similar amounts paid$33,588$0$41,565$38,657
Benefits paid to or for members$0$0$0$0
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits$0$0$0$0
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors$0$0$0$0
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance$0$270$269$0
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping$1,297$302$671$442
Other expenses$533$55,586$1,024$891
Net assets or fund balances at end of year$20,783$15,609$15,669$25,153
Excess or (deficit) for the year$9,122$-5,174$-20$9,484
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year$11,048$20,783$15,809$15,669
Other changes in net assets or fund balances$613$0$-120$0
Balance Sheets
2003200420052006
Total assets$20,783$15,609$15,669$25,153
Cash, savings, and investments$20,783$15,609$15,669$25,153
Land and buildings$0$0$0$0
Other assets$0$0$0$0
Total liabilities$0$0$0$0
Net assets or fund balances$20,783$15,609$15,669$25,153
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 2006)
CompensationContributions to employee benefit plans & deferred compensationExpense 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 $50,0000
Statements About Activities (for 2006)
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 isOrganization 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
2002200320042005
Total$33,726$44,542$50,984$43,509
Gifts, grants, and contributions received$1,261$1,646$1,730$1,325
Membership fees received$9,747$9,940$10,975$6,885
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$22,349$32,709$38,079$34,997
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$336$247$200$302
Net income from unrelated business activities not included above$33$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
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
Other income$0$0$0$0
Lobbying Expenditures by Electing Public Charities (for 2006)
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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Arkansas12
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Colorado28
Connecticut24
District of Columbia4
Delaware6
Florida49
Georgia25
Hawaii2
Iowa50
Idaho19
Illinois41
Indiana24
Kansas18
Kentucky8
Louisiana8
Massachusetts77
Maryland9
Maine23
Michigan54
Minnesota35
Missouri22
Montana16
North Carolina49
North Dakota2
Nebraska20
New Hampshire27
New Jersey40
New Mexico6
Nevada8
New York66
Ohio41
Oklahoma30
Oregon35
Pennsylvania20
Rhode Island5
South Carolina15
South Dakota5
Tennessee35
Texas83
Utah8
Virginia29
Vermont17
Washington31
Wisconsin54
West Virginia4
Wyoming2
International1
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