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Friends of the Glen Ridge Library

EIN 22-3113966 · Glen Ridge, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Friends of the Glen Ridge Library's mission is to stimulate community awareness & use of the Glen Ridge Public Library and to support the library in developing its services and facilities, obtain public support for the Library budget, encourage gifts, endowments & memorials.

Income
$262,327
Spending
$39,638
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
0

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

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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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

    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 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. $38,499 spent. The Friends of the Glen Ridge Library is a 501 (c) 3 registered non profit organization that was established in 1978 in an effort to support the Glen Ridge Public Library through advocacy and fundraising. Since that time, the Friends have sponsored and established many programs, initiatives, and raised funds for various projects to benefit the library and the community. The Friends have successfully raised awareness and funds for past library renovation and rehabilitation projects in 1993 and 2007. Raised funds in 2012 for the digitization of the library's local history collection and renovation of the Local History Archive Room located on the 3rd floor.Sponsored the construction of the Pickup Locker pavilion and purchase of the 24/7 Pickup Lockers. Established an annual Friends of the Library Scholarship for a graduating Glen Ridge senior.Sponsor the Museum Pass Program which provides residents the ability to visit nearby museums for free.Host several annual fundraisers such as the Friends of the Library Town-Wide Yard Sale which has become one of NJ's largest town-wide yard sales and Shredding Day which provides the community the opportunity to bulk shred their documents for a suggested donation.Support the Library's operating budget to enhance services, electronic offerings, programs, and collections, including the maintenance costs of the pickup lockers.Partner with the Borough of Glen Ridge on events such as the Holiday Tree Lighting, Selected Shorts, and Shredding Day; and participate in local events such as the Arts Festival/Eco-Fair and National Night Out.

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 October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2015 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2015.

    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 December 2024.

    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 September 2015.

    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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