Friends of the Milford Public Library
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY THROUGH FUNDRAISING, ADVOCACY, AND PROGRAMMING. THE ORGANIATION ACTS AS A VITAL LINK BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND THE LIBRARY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SPONSORING SPECIAL PROJECTS, INFORMNG THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE RESOURCES AND SERVICES OF THE LIBRARY, HELPING SECURE MATERIALS THAT ARE BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THE ORDINARY LIBRARY BUDGET, AND PERFORMING OTHER SERVICES DEEMED HELPFUL TO THE LIBRARY. THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS CHILDREN'S, TEEN, AND ADULT PROGRAMS, MUSEUM AND THEATER PASSES, MOVIE LICENSES, SUMMER READING AND MORE.
- Income
- $45,289
- Spending
- $47,125
- Reserves
- 21.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 48%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $44,528 spent. PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS, TEENS, AND CHILDREN INCLUDING ONLINE AUTHOR TALK SERIES, SUMMER READING PROGRAMS, FREE AND DISCOUNTED MUSEUM PASSES, AND MOVIE LICENSES. IN 2025 ALMOST 17,000 ADULTS AND 577 CHILDREN ATTENDED THESE PROGRAMS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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