Civic Intelligence

The Ferguson Library

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 06-0646528

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.FERGUSONLIBRARY.ORG
1 Public Library WayStamford, CT 06904

(203) 964-1000

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.43x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.76x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

12th percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

14th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 14% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-6.3%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

35th percentile

0.8%

Faster revenue growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Down

$20,023,154

Down $1,344,223 (-6.3%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$11,412,333

Down $1,098,237 (-8.8%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$8,610,821

Down $245,986 (-2.8%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Up

$11,348,380

Up $84,850 (+0.8%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$12,656,512

Up $1,097,140 (+9.5%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$1,308,132

Down $1,012,290 (-342%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2010: $28,211,695Liabilities 2010: $5,197,849Net Assets 2010: $23,013,8462010Assets 2011: $29,858,786Liabilities 2011: $3,970,992Net Assets 2011: $25,887,7942011Assets 2012: $23,990,303Liabilities 2012: $5,654,000Net Assets 2012: $18,336,3032012Assets 2013: $23,572,528Liabilities 2013: $4,709,774Net Assets 2013: $18,862,7542013Assets 2014: $22,936,793Liabilities 2014: $4,166,333Net Assets 2014: $18,770,4602014Assets 2015: $23,175,350Liabilities 2015: $4,189,633Net Assets 2015: $18,985,7172015Assets 2016: $23,089,366Liabilities 2016: $7,812,206Net Assets 2016: $15,277,1602016Assets 2017: $23,037,658Liabilities 2017: $7,100,627Net Assets 2017: $15,937,0312017Assets 2018: $23,082,688Liabilities 2018: $6,994,946Net Assets 2018: $16,087,7422018Assets 2019: $22,253,920Liabilities 2019: $8,064,157Net Assets 2019: $14,189,7632019Assets 2020: $23,027,986Liabilities 2020: $12,378,492Net Assets 2020: $10,649,4942020Assets 2021: $21,910,876Liabilities 2021: $8,967,785Net Assets 2021: $12,943,0912021Assets 2022: $21,947,197Liabilities 2022: $8,880,721Net Assets 2022: $13,066,4762022Assets 2023: $21,370,484Liabilities 2023: $8,564,072Net Assets 2023: $12,806,4122023Assets 2024: $21,367,377Liabilities 2024: $8,856,807Net Assets 2024: $12,510,5702024Assets 2025: $20,023,154Liabilities 2025: $8,610,821Net Assets 2025: $11,412,3332025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$20,023,154
Liabilities$8,610,821
Net Assets$11,412,333
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth35th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2010: $9,293,9472010Revenue 2011: $10,707,553Expenses 2011: $8,972,905Net Income 2011: $1,734,6482011Revenue 2012: $8,438,422Expenses 2012: $9,144,609Net Income 2012: -$706,1872012Revenue 2013: $8,698,954Expenses 2013: $9,145,145Net Income 2013: -$446,1912013Revenue 2014: $8,837,422Expenses 2014: $9,425,434Net Income 2014: -$588,0122014Revenue 2015: $9,824,064Expenses 2015: $9,712,870Net Income 2015: $111,1942015Revenue 2016: $9,749,643Expenses 2016: $9,784,121Net Income 2016: -$34,4782016Revenue 2017: $9,437,296Expenses 2017: $9,797,513Net Income 2017: -$360,2172017Revenue 2018: $11,092,950Expenses 2018: $11,528,150Net Income 2018: -$435,2002018Revenue 2019: $11,790,316Expenses 2019: $12,536,509Net Income 2019: -$746,1932019Revenue 2020: $10,547,571Expenses 2020: $10,606,891Net Income 2020: -$59,3202020Revenue 2021: $11,228,846Expenses 2021: $10,331,593Net Income 2021: $897,2532021Revenue 2022: $10,869,354Expenses 2022: $10,745,851Net Income 2022: $123,5032022Revenue 2023: $10,931,037Expenses 2023: $11,191,113Net Income 2023: -$260,0762023Revenue 2024: $11,263,530Expenses 2024: $11,559,372Net Income 2024: -$295,8422024Revenue 2025: $11,348,380Expenses 2025: $12,656,512Net Income 2025: -$1,308,1322025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$11,348,380
Expenses$12,656,512
Net Income-$1,308,132
Open 2025 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Mar 6, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$11,348,380
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The library's mission is to make available books, films, recordings, and other materials to the public, and provide various programs and services to the community

Provide free and equal access to information, ideas, books, and technology to educate, engage and

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$19,252,919$18,602,788▼ $650,131
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,428,097$1,160,903▼ $267,194
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$148,979$149,057▲ $78
Accounts Receivable$452,382$25,406▼ $426,976
Total Assets$21,367,377$20,023,154▼ $1,344,223
Other Assets Total$85,000$85,000→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$7,980,540$7,770,646▼ $209,894
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$825,550$823,006▼ $2,544
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$50,716$17,169▼ $33,547
Total Liabilities$8,856,806$8,610,821▼ $245,985
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$12,093,289$11,207,220▼ $886,069
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$417,282$205,113▼ $212,169
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$12,510,571$11,412,333▼ $1,098,238
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$21,367,377$20,023,154▼ $1,344,223

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$18,058,109$15,660,298-
Other Land Buildings$137,211$423,230-
Land$228,500--
Equipment$178,968$5,885,805-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay14th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Rj MercedeChair
Makeda Mays GreenVice-chair
Anderson R LivingstonDirector
Corey P ParisDirector
Dr Tamu LucaroDirector
Lauren MeyerDirector
Lindsey MillerDirector
Steven M FrederickDirector
STEPHANIE O'SHEASecretary
Andy GeorgeTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$10,901,665
Program Service Revenue
$419,009
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$27,706
All Other Contributions
$179,041
Change in Net Assets
$-1,308,132

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$11,348,380
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$11,348,380
Total Revenue per Form 990
$11,348,380
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$7,991,854
Other Expenses$4,664,658
Total Fundraising Expense$289,578
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$3,646,905$2,521,355$155,025$6,323,285
Occupancy$958,984$438,366-$1,397,350
Other Employee Benefits$664,150$157,736$8,302$830,188
Depreciation Depletion-$769,358-$769,358
All Other Expenses$426,655$101,627$1,006$529,288
Payroll Taxes$277,690$168,676$11,868$458,234
Pension Plan Contributions$315,522$53,221$11,404$380,147
Fees for Services Other$108,166$33,465$101,973$243,604
Other Expenses$220,766--$220,766
Advertising$98,272--$98,272
Office Expenses$40,806--$40,806
Total Functional Expenses$8,123,130$4,243,804$289,578$12,656,512

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$12,656,512
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$12,656,512
Total Expenses per Form 990$12,656,512
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Pension Liability$7,761,046
Security Deposit$9,600
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“The 990 form is reviewed by the president and the director of finance before it is filed”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“The library's governing documents, form 1023, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and form 990 are made available for public inspection upon request”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“Compensation of the executive director is approved by the board of directors when it approves the annual operating budget”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The library's governing documents, form 1023, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and form 990 are made available for public inspection upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Ferguson Library
EIN
06-0646528
Phone
2039641000
Address
1 PUBLIC LIBRARY WAY, STAMFORD, CT 06904

Signing Officer

Name
Alice Knapp
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Phone
2039641000
Signed
2026-03-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Alice Knapp
Formed
1880
Legal Domicile
Ct
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
117
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
James Oliveri CPA PC
Address
1525 KINGS HIGHWAY SUITE 211, FAIRFIELD, CT 06824
Preparer
James Oliveri
Phone
3472482195
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, line 9:

“Actuarial income 209,894.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“The organization puts a request for proposal out for auditors every three years to screen and hire a new auditor.”

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IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt011868
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0168676
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IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/FundraisingAmt011404
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IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt0380147
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
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IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0812900
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0PASSPORTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS
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IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
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IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt011559372
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt011263530
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-1308132
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd01
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt011558274
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt010718816
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt010246683
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt09919249
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt09740742
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt051455964
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt071190
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt086855
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt055300
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt049300
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt038875
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0301520
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt01989513
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.99420
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.96080
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt051455964
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt010830474
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt010718816
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt010246683
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt09919249
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt09740742
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt051455964
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt051757484
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt018058109
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt015660298
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt033718407
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt0178968
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt05885805
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt06064773
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt012656512
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/BookValueAmt0228500
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt0228500
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt0137211
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt0423230
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt0560441
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt07761046
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt19600
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0PENSION LIABILITY
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc1SECURITY DEPOSIT
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt011348380
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt018602788
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt012656512
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt07770646
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt011348380
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt012656512
IRS990ScheduleJ/AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd0X
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompensationSurveyInd0X
IRS990ScheduleJ/EquityBasedCompArrngmInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/InitialContractExceptionInd00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SeverancePaymentInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/WrittenEmploymentContractInd0X
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE 990 FORM IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE BEFORE IT IS FILED
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE LIBRARY'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FORM 1023, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND FORM 990 ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHEN IT APPROVES THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE LIBRARY'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FORM 1023, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND FORM 990 ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4ACTUARIAL INCOME 209,894.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION PUTS A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OUT FOR AUDITORS EVERY THREE YEARS TO SCREEN AND HIRE A NEW AUDITOR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part XI, line 9:
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetExchangeInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/DivRelatedOrganizationInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd10
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0FERGUSON LIBRARY FOUNDATION
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1FRIENDS OF THE FERGUSON LIBRARY INC
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/EIN0222849891
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/EIN1061027077
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ExemptCodeSectionTxt0501(c)(3)
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ExemptCodeSectionTxt1501(c)(3)
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/LegalDomicileForeignCountryCd0CT
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/LegalDomicileForeignCountryCd1CT
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt0SOLICIT, RECEIVE, AND ADMINISTER SUPPORT FOR THE BENEFIT OF FERUSON LIBRARY
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt1SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS AND OBJECTIVES OF FERGUSON LIBRARY
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PublicCharityStatusTxt0PF
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PublicCharityStatusTxt1Line 7
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0ONE PUBLIC LIBRARY PLAZA
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt1ONE PUBLIC LIBRARY PLAZA
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/CityNm0STAMFORD
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/CityNm1STAMFORD
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CT
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd1CT
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd006904
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd106904
IRS990ScheduleR/LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/PaidEmployeesSharingInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd00
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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$20,023,154
Liabilities
$8,610,821
Net assets
$11,412,333
Revenue
$11,348,380
Expenses
$12,656,512
Net income
-$1,308,132
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$20.0$8.61$11.4$11.3$12.7$1.31
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$21.4$8.86$12.5$11.3$11.6$0.30
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.4$8.56$12.8$10.9$11.2$0.26
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$21.9$8.88$13.1$10.9$10.7$0.12
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.9$8.97$12.9$11.2$10.3$0.90
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$23.0$12.4$10.6$10.5$10.6$0.06
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$22.3$8.06$14.2$11.8$12.5$0.75
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$23.1$6.99$16.1$11.1$11.5$0.44
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$23.0$7.10$15.9$9.44$9.80$0.36
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$23.1$7.81$15.3$9.75$9.78$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$23.2$4.19$19.0$9.82$9.71$0.11
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$22.9$4.17$18.8$8.84$9.43$0.59
2013Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$23.6$4.71$18.9$8.70$9.15$0.45
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$24.0$5.65$18.3$8.44$9.14$0.71
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$29.9$3.97$25.9$10.7$8.97$1.73
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$28.2$5.20$23.0$9.29