# Friends of Fort Bragg Library

Scouting nonprofit in Fort Bragg, California 95437. EIN 68-0013046. Data as of November 9, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Friends of the Fort Bragg Library (FFBL) serves to support the Fort Bragg Library through fundraising, public awareness and fiscal support. This includes raising funds for library expansion.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2022: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/680013046/202441659349301684/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Scouting (IRS activity code O40Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1992
- 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 2022 | $59,617 | $27,491 | $833,710 | $833,710 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/680013046/202441659349301684/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2022: programs $25,857 (94%), management $719 (3%), fundraising $915 (3%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2022: gifts and grants $58,119, program fees $0, investment income $1,498.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 3 youth development nonprofits in Fort Bragg.
- Revenue $844,384 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Mendocino County, California: about 18,327 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
- 51 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.8 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Fort Bragg: 5 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/california/fort-bragg
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Friends of Fort Bragg Library's EIN?**

Friends of Fort Bragg Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0013046. 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 Fort Bragg Library a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Friends of Fort Bragg Library in Fort Bragg, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1992. 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 Fort Bragg Library tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Friends of Fort Bragg 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 Fort Bragg Library do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022: "Friends of the Fort Bragg Library (FFBL) serves to support the Fort Bragg Library through fundraising, public awareness and fiscal support. This includes raising funds for library expansion." The IRS classifies it as: Scouting.

**How much money does Friends of Fort Bragg Library take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2022, Friends of Fort Bragg Library reported total revenue of $59,617 and total expenses of $27,491 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 9, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.