THE FRIENDS OF THE JAMES BLACKSTONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY is a nonprofit organization categorized as Small Public Charity based in BRANFORD, CT. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $162K, expenses of $137K, total assets of $134K.
THE FRIENDS PURPOSE IS TO FOCUS PUBLIC ATTENTION ON THE LIBRARY, STIMULATE USE OF THE LIBRARY'S RESOURCES AND SERVICES, RECEIVE AND ENCOURAGE GIFTS, ENDOWMENTS, AND BEQUESTS TO THE LIBRARY, SUPPORT AND COOPERATE WITH THE LIBRARY IN DEVELOPING LIBRARY SERVICES AND FACILITIES TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY, LEND LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT WHERE NEEDED, SUPPORT THE FREEDOM TO READ AS EXPRESSED IN THE "AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOC. BILL OF RIGHTS."
How The Friends of the James Blackstone Memorial Library divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990-EZ filings, averaged across 7 years.
Form 990-EZ reports program spending but doesn't separate management from fundraising, so those are shown together.
Source: Form 990-EZ filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $162K | $137K | $134K |
| 2024 | $143K | $119K | $97K |
| 2023 | $135K | $125K | $74K |
| 2021 | $108K | $130K | $41K |
| 2020 | $87K | $61K | $64K |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $87K to $162K (+86%), with total assets most recently reported at $134K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
