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Public Library Foundation of Beaufort County

EIN 14-1925218 · Beaufort, SC

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

What it says it does

PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO BEAUFORT COUNTY LIBRARIES

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

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

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

Independent board
25 of 25
6 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15
Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8
Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7
Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5
Reports that it does not keep 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.
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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)

$14,197 spent. THE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BEAUFORT COUNTY ADVANCES LITERACY, CREATIVITY, AND LIFELONG LEARNING THROUGH SUPPORTING THE LIBRARY'S SUMMER READING PROGRAM. THE ANNUAL SUMMER READING PROGRAM ENCOURAGES CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS TO READ THROUGH ENGAGING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.
$4,998 spent. HOOPLA E-BOOKS PROVIDED SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF EBOOKS THAT CAN BE DOWNLOADED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE LIBRARY'S WEB SITE.
$4,759 spent. THE WONDERBOOKS PROGRAM PROVIDES WONDERBOOKS FOR THE ST. HELENA BRANCH LIBRARY. WONDERBOOKS ARE PRINT BOOKS WITH A PERMANENTLY ATTACHED, READY-TO-PLAY AUDIOBOOK EMBEDDED IN THE INSIDE COVER.
$3,605 spent. LITERACY TOGETHER UNITED COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPAND LITERACY OPPORTUNITIES AND STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS BEAUFORT COUNTY.
$2,292 spent. THE ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM CONNECTS THE COMMUNITY WITH LOCAL ARTISTS THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND EXHIBITIONS.

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

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 November 6, 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 October 2005.
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 November 4, 2026.

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