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Friends of the Metuchen Library

EIN 22-2707936 • 501(c)3 • Metuchen, NJ

Profile

The Friends of the Metuchen Library ("FOTML") is a non-profit corporation that supports programming and acquisitions at the Metuchen Library, and works to interest the public in library holdings and programming. We are a 501(c)3 corporation, able to raise money and make purchases. We work closely with the Metuchen Public Library to help them offer enhanced programming and materials to patrons. Our objective is to foster interest in the Metuchen Public Library by sponsoring programs and cultural activities, by providing financial support beyond the set budget established by the Metuchen Borough Council, and by assisting in other ways decided on by the FOTML or at the request of the Board of Trustees of the Library.

480 Middlesex AvenueMetuchen, NJ 08840

fotml.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

83rd percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

94th percentile

0.91x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

86th percentile

39%

Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Assets

$228,620

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$51,133

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Net Assets

$177,487

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$56,217

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$34,037

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$22,180

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2024: $228,620Liabilities 2024: $51,133Net Assets 2024: $177,4872024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$228,620
Liabilities$51,133
Net Assets$177,487

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2024: $56,217Expenses 2024: $34,037Net Income 2024: $22,1802024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$56,217
Expenses$34,037
Net Income$22,180

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.29$0.51$1.77$0.56$0.34$0.22
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 2, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$56,217
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Friends of the Metuchen Library ("FOTML") is a non-profit corporation that supports programming and acquisitions at the Metuchen Library, and works to interest the public in library holdings and programming. We are a 501(c)3 corporation, able to raise money and make purchases. We work closely with the Metuchen Public Library to help them offer enhanced programming and materials to patrons. Our objective is to foster interest in the Metuchen Public Library by sponsoring programs and cultural activities, by providing financial support beyond the set budget established by the Metuchen Borough Council, and by assisting in other ways decided on by the FOTML or at the request of the Board of Trustees of the Library.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The Friends of the Metuchen Library ("FOTML") is a non-profit corporation that supports programming and acquisitions at the Metuchen Library, and works to interest the public in library holdings and programming. We are a 501(c)3 corporation, able to raise money and make purchases. We work closely with the Metuchen Public Library to help them offer enhanced programming and materials to patrons. Our objective is to foster interest in the Metuchen Public Library by sponsoring programs and cultural activities, by providing financial support beyond the set budget established by the Metuchen Borough Council, and by assisting in other ways decided on by the FOTML or at the request of the Board of Trustees of the Library.-$34,034
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Linda GeorgePresident-$0--
Maryellen BrownVice President-$0--
Kimberly Denny-RyderSecretary-$0--
Suling LamTreasurer-$0--
Pam BrownTrustee-$0--
Susane ErbTrustee-$0--
Sondra FliteTrustee-$0--
Devin GingeryTrustee-$0--
Lauren MarascoTrustee-$0--
Tyreen ReuterTrustee-$0--
Mara RosencrownTrustee-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Friends of the Metuchen Library
EIN
22-2707936
Phone
7326328526
Address
480 Middlesex Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840

Signing Officer

Name
Suling Lam
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-06-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
HRONICH & COMPANY CPAs
Address
505 Main Street 2 Fl Suite 2, Metuchen, NJ 08840
Preparer
Michael A Hronich CPA
Phone
7322050200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1

| Donee's Name: Metuchen Public Library | Cash Amount Given: $23585

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $2144

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $2452

Other Expenses.1

Event supplies $4200

Other Expenses.2

Scholarships $900

Other Expenses.4

Dues and subscriptions $320

Other Expenses.5

Licenses and registration fees $31

Total Liabilities.1

Unrealized gain or loss - Beginning $31426 Unrealized gain or loss - Ending $51133

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