# Friends of the Library

Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) nonprofit in St Clairsvle, Ohio 43950. EIN 34-1681594. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To advance, encourage and promote the st. Clairsville public library; to raise funds to aid in carrying out and maintaining said purpose, and to expand and perpetuate the purposes of this corporation, and generally to do any and all things permitted by law to a corporation not for profit.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/341681594/202601339349204225/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) (IRS activity code B94)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2014
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $1,204 | $4,368 | $11,538 | $11,538 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/341681594/202601339349204225/full) |
| Dec 2024 | $4,212 | $5,717 | $14,702 | $14,702 | 0 | 15 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/341681594/202503219349306380/full) |

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 2 of 2 PTAs and PTOs in St Clairsvle.
- Revenue $1,204 is in the bottom 10% of 212 PTAs and PTOs in Ohio; median $54,873.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Belmont County, Ohio: about 11,827 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 37 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 3.1 per 1,000 children.
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Friends of the Library's EIN?**

Friends of the Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1681594. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Friends of the Library a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Friends of the Library in St Clairsvle, Ohio as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2014. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Friends of the Library tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Friends of the Library as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Friends of the Library do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "To advance, encourage and promote the st. Clairsville public library; to raise funds to aid in carrying out and maintaining said purpose, and to expand and perpetuate the purposes of this corporation, and generally to do any and all things permitted by law to a corporation not for profit." The IRS classifies it as: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO).

**How much money does Friends of the Library take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Friends of the Library reported total revenue of $1,204 and total expenses of $4,368 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.