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Bethany Library Association Incorporated

EIN 06-6007835 · Bethany, CT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE CLARK MEMORIAL LIBRARY OF BETHANY IS TO PROVIDE MATERIALS AND SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES. THE MATERIALS SHALL BE FOR PERSONAL ENRICHMENT, ENJOYMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS IN A VARIETY OF FORMATS. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES ORGANIZED AND SUPPORTED BY THE LIBRARY WILL HELP TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ADULTS, TEENS AND CHILDREN IN OUR TOWN.

Income
$377,771
Spending
$393,894
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
20.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 86%
Employees
11
Volunteers
3

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 83 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $387,777 spent. PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVING THE TOWN OF BETHANY CONNECTICUT
  2. $1,803 spent. SUMMER READING ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS NOW INCLUDE THE WHOLE FAMILY IN AN ONGOING EFFORT TO PREVENT "SUMMER SLIDE" AMONG CHILDREN AND TEENS. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES APPEAL TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND TO MEET EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL INTERESTS. ADULT PROGRAMS FOR LIFE LONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING LECTURES, HANDS-ON MAKER PROJECTS, CAREER EXPLORATION, AND COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS. INDIVIDUAL TECHNOLOGICAL TRAINING IS ALSO PROVIDED. CONTRIBUTIONS FROM LATICRETE GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, COUNTRY COMPANIONS VETERINARY HOSPITAL AND FRIENDS OF THE BETHANY LIBRARY ENABLE FURTHER OUTREACH, ITEM PURCHASES AND PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES.
  3. CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMMING ARE A FIXTURE OF OUR SERVICES. WE OFFER EARLY LITERACY PLAY GROUPS, STORY TIMES, READERS' CLUBS AND MANGA-ANIMAE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN FROM 0 THROUGH 18 YEARS OF AGE. FRIENDS OF THE BETHANY LIBRARY CONTRIBUTE TO PROGRAM SUPPLIES AND THE FACILITATOR OF THE MANGA GROUP.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1951.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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