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Orangeburg Library

EIN 13-2764650 · Orangeburg, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ORANGEBURG LIBRARY IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PERSONAL SERVICES AND THE GREATEST ACCESS TO INFOMATION.

Income
$713,002
Spending
$707,026
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
10.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
14
Volunteers
1

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 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)
  1. $525,650 spent. PRIMARY LIBRARY SERVICE ROLESProviding Current Topics and Titles making materials available in a wide range of current formats (including print, electronic media, 24/7 digital resources and audio visual) that will appeal to individual needs for cultural and social trends and the desire for recreational experiences within our community. We perform weekly outreach by delivering materials to senior living centers and a local convent.Providing General Information meeting the needs of its customers for information and answers to questions on a broad array of topics related to work, school and personal life, especially consumer information. A notary public is available to the patrons. Paid tutors are available 7 days a week through Tutor.com.Serving as a resource center for Lifelong Learning the library provides opportunities for personal growth and development, this include various programs for children and adults: Programs - the library provides a wide variety of programs for all ages: Drop- In Story for Birth to Walkers: walkers under 3 and Pre-School 3s- 4s. These programs are weekly all year long.Other programs offered to children include: science themed events, family story time, bingo, trivia nights, art classes, nature related sessions featuring animals, take & make crafts, and construction club. We also work with the Public Schools to perform outreach services to elementary, middle and high school age children both at the library and onsite at the schools. Teen patrons are offered various art and craft related programs in addition to book clubs, community service options, and take & make crafts.Adult programs: The library provides programs for adults which ranges from knitting, computer classes, garden programs, library eBooks, basic internet, bingo, cooking classes, art instruction, exercise programs, ESL Classes, foreign language instruction, and basic internet. We also offer take & make crafts for adults not looking to attend a class in person. Online learning programs such as Tutor.com, AtoZ Food and Creativebug.com provide online instruction 24/7. We also provide one-on-one tech help by drop-in and appointment.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 December 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 April 2002.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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