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."
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.
