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Era Public Library

EIN 87-2038348 • 501(c)3 • Dallas, TX

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE B70

Profile

The purposes for which the corporation is organized and to be operated are exclusively religious, charitable, scientific, and educational within the meaning of section 501(c)(3). Our mission is to support and enrich the era community by providing an inviting center for free, universal access to information, instruction, education, and cultural opportunities. All promoting life-long learning and literacy.

5814 Portsmouth LnDallas, TX 75252

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Balance Sheet

Assets

$98,115

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Liabilities

$0

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Net Assets

$98,115

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Operations

Revenue

$172,138

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Expenses

$81,165

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Net Income

$90,973

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$100K$50K$0Assets 2023: $98,115Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $98,1152023

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2023

Assets$98,115
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$98,115

Operations Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2023: $172,138Expenses 2023: $81,165Net Income 2023: $90,9732023

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2023

Revenue$172,138
Expenses$81,165
Net Income$90,973

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$0.00$0.98$1.72$0.81$0.91
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 11, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$172,138
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purposes for which the corporation is organized and to be operated are exclusively religious, charitable, scientific, and educational within the meaning of section 501(c)(3). Our mission is to support and enrich the era community by providing an inviting center for free, universal access to information, instruction, education, and cultural opportunities. All promoting life-long learning and literacy.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
DURING THE REPORTING YEAR, COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO 5 STUDENTS WHO ARE GRADUATES OF ERA HIGH SCHOOL. FOUR SCHOLARSHIPS WERE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AND ONE SCHOLARSHIP WAS FOR A GRADUATE-LEVEL STUDENT.$0$81,991
ERA PUBLIC LIBRARY PARTICIPATIES IN THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY WHICH PROVIDES FREE BOOKS MONTHLY TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO THEIR 5TH BIRTHDAY. DURING THE REPORTING YEAR, WE DOUBLED THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN WE SPONSOR (FROM 6 TO 13) AND HAD 7 CHILDREN "GRADUATE" FROM THE PROGRAM WHEN THEY TURNED 5.$0$174
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
PATRICIA BINGHAMTreasurer-$0--
PAIGE BINGHAMPresident-$0--
CAROLINE REKOFFSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Era Public Library
EIN
87-2038348
Phone
9727543732
Address
5814 PORTSMOUTH LN, DALLAS, TX 75252

Signing Officer

Name
Paige Bingham
Title
President
Phone
9727543732
Signed
2024-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Bland Garvey Pc
Address
2600 N CENTRAL EXPY 550, RICHARDSON, TX 75080-2007
Preparer
John C Garvey Jr
Phone
9722312503
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

Activity classification: scholarship. Grantee name: bodie chisum. Grantee relationship: none. Date of gift: 08/16/23. Amount given: 39,991.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

Activity classification: scholarship. Grantee name: rawlei balthrop. Grantee relationship: none. Date of gift: 08/02/23. Amount given: 10,000.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

Activity classification: scholarship. Grantee name: hayden pearman. Grantee relationship: none. Date of gift: 08/01/23. Amount given: 10,000.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

Activity classification: scholarship. Grantee name: connor weatherly. Grantee relationship: none. Date of gift: 07/21/23. Amount given: 10,000.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

Activity classification: scholarship. Grantee name: jenna klement. Grantee relationship: none. Date of gift: 08/10/23. Amount given: 10,000.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

Activity classification: donation to free book program. Grantee name: dollywood foundation. Grantee address: 111 e main st sevierville, tn 37862. Grantee relationship: none. Date of gift: 12/31/23. Amount given: 174.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

Activity classification: scholarship. Grantee name: josie brown. Grantee relationship: none. Date of gift: 05/24/23. Amount given: 1,000. Total included on form 990-ez, line 10: 81,165.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets

Description: construction in progress. Beg. Of year amount: 0. End of year amount: 12,000.

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