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Friends of the Ashland Public Library Inc

EIN 04-3515528 · Ashland, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The purpose of Friends of the Ashland Public Library is to raise funds for, promote programming for and support the Ashland Public Library.

Income
$54,488
Spending
$42,074
Reserves
36.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (8)
  1. $8,960 spent. Arts, Culture & Humanities Programs, General/Other: Friends provided programming and projects for Adults free to the public.
  2. $1,810 spent. Youth Community Service Programs: The Friends of the Ashland Public Library provided programs for Ashland children of all ages on afternoons and weekends
  3. $4,269 spent. Public, Society Benefit Programs, General/Other: The Friends of the Ashland Public Library solicited contributions and procured museum pass programs for $2800
  4. $1,029 spent. The Friends of the Ashland Public Library paid for the Summer Reading Program involving over 500 children. The Summer Reading Program includes entertainment, prizes and awards for many children, and books and materials for the Children's library.
  5. $3,047 spent. Young Adult Programs: The Friends offer various programs and projects offered to young adults in the community.
  6. $12,773 spent. Professional Fees for programs
  7. $2,231 spent. Office and Administration Fees for fundraising and programs
  8. $4,048 spent. Wonderbooks: The Friends of the Ashland Public Library purchased Wonderbooks for use by patrons in the Children's Room

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending April 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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