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Upper Moreland Free Public Library

EIN 23-1603669 · Willow Grove, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMMUNITY RESOURCE UPPER MORELAND FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY (UMFPL) STRIVES TO EXCEED THE INFORMATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL, CULTURAL & TECHNOLOGICAL NEEDS OF ALL RESIDENTS. OUR MISSION IS TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER BY PROVIDING FREE & EQUITABLE ACCESS TO DIVERSE RESOURCES, FOSTERING LIFE-LONG LEARNING & PROMOTING CULTURAL ENRICHMENT IN A FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE MANNER. WE VALUE COURTEOUS & KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF MEMBERS RESPONSIVE TO THE CHANGING NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY; EXCEPTIONAL, CONSTANTLY EVOLVING COLLECTIONS OF RESOURCES, SERVICES & PROGRAMS FREE TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY; SERVING A DIVERSE POPULATION WITH A WIDE RANGE OF NEEDS & EXPECTATIONS REPRESENTING ALL POINTS OF VIEW; CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO BUILD NEIGHBORLY CONNECTIONS; A DYNAMIC, COMFORTABLE & WELCOMING FACILITY UTILIZED BY ALL POPULATIONS OF THE COMMUNITY; CONTRIBUTIONS OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS; THE TRUST PLACED IN US AS GOOD STEWARDS OF THE COMMUNITY'S RESOURCES; PATRON CONFIDENTIALITY.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 94%
Employees
26
Volunteers
83
Highest pay
$114,879, executive di

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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

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

  • 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, 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. $873,603 spent. UMFPL PROVIDES SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO MEET THE INFORMATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF ALL LIBRARY USERS FROM OUR COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS THROUGH COLLECTIONS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES. DURING 2024, THE LIBRARY EXPANDED LIBRARY COLLECTIONS OF DIGITAL ITEMS AVAILABLE AS WELL AS NON- TRADITIONAL PHYSICAL ITEMS, SUCH AS KITS, EQUIPMENT, PUZZLES, AND GAMES. EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR ALL AGES WAS HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING STORY HOURS AND PARENTING WORKSHOPS FOR CAREGIVERS AND CHILDREN BIRTH THROUGH PRESCHOOL; AS WELL AS ARTS, SCIENCE, AND LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL-AGE YOUTH; AND INSTRUCTIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL EVENTS FOR ADULTS OF ALL AGES. THE LIBRARY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SEVEN DAYS A WEEK FOR A TOTAL OF 56 HOURS ALLOWING PATRONS TO ATTEND IN-PERSON PROGRAMS; BROWSE THE COLLECTIONS; USE PUBLIC WI-FI, COMPUTERS OR PRINTERS; HOLD MEETINGS OR WORK INDEPENDENTLY. UMFPL PROVIDES SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO MEET THE INFORMATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF ALL LIBRARY USERS FROM OUR COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS THROUGH COLLECTIONS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES. DURING 2024, THE LIBRARY EXPANDED LIBRARY COLLECTIONS OF DIGITAL ITEMS AVAILABLE AS WELL AS NON- TRADITIONAL PHYSICAL ITEMS, SUCH AS KITS, EQUIPMENT, PUZZLES, AND GAMES. EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR ALL AGES WAS HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING STORY HOURS AND PARENTING WORKSHOPS FOR CAREGIVERS AND CHILDREN BIRTH THROUGH PRESCHOOL; AS WELL AS ARTS, SCIENCE, AND LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL-AGE YOUTH; AND INSTRUCTIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL EVENTS FOR ADULTS OF ALL AGES. THE LIBRARY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SEVEN DAYS A WEEK FOR A TOTAL OF 56 HOURS ALLOWING PATRONS TO ATTEND IN-PERSON PROGRAMS; BROWSE THE COLLECTIONS; USE PUBLIC WI-FI, COMPUTERS OR PRINTERS; HOLD MEETINGS OR WORK INDEPENDENTLY.

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? 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 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 January 1964.

    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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