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Katonah Village Library

EIN 13-1921202 · Katonah, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE KATONAH VILLAGE LIBRARY IS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE THAT PROVIDES EQUAL ACCESS TO INFORMATION, AND FACILITATES THE JOY OF READING, THE EXPLORATION OF IDEAS AND ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ARTS, SCIENCES, AND HUMANITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. TO ENSURE THAT WE MEET OUR USERS' EDUCATIONAL, INFORMATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS, THE KATONAH VILLAGE LIBRARY PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION OF BOOKS AND MEDIA, PROFESSIONAL LIBRARY SERVICES, AND A SAFE, ATTRACTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR CULTURAL PROGRAMS, EXHIBITIONS, AND EVENTS THAT IS FACILITATED AND OVERSEEN BY A SKILLED AND ENTHUSIASTIC STAFF AND VISIONARY LEADERS.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
32.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 67%
Employees
25
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$141,989, library director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 December 31, 2024, 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)
  1. $737,476 spent. KVL PROVIDED LIBRARY SERVICES TO OVER 90,000 VISITORS DURING 2024 AND ACCESS TO QUALITY MATERIALS, INFORMATION SERVICES, RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AND DIGITAL RESOURCES. WE ALSO OFFERED ENRICHING PROGRAMS THAT CATERED TO ALL AGES AND INTERESTS: IN 2024, OVER 12,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED 700+ PROGRAMS.KVL STRIVES TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH AN UPDATED AND TIMELY COLLECTION OF MATERIALS, WHICH INCLUDES. BOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, A SEED LIBRARY AND DVDS. ADDITIONALLY, THE LIBRARY OFFERS ONLINE RESOURCES FOR E-MATERIALS, STREAMING SERVICES FOR FILMS/TV AND DOCUMENTARIES, LANGUAGE APPS AND SPECIALIZED LEARNING MODULES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1957.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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