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North Wales Area Library

EIN 23-6050878 · North Wales, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 47% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

BY SHARING INFORMATION AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFE-LONG LEARNING WE ENRICH THE LIVES OF THE COMMUNITIES THAT WE SERVE.

Income
$377,465
Spending
$377,339
Spent on programs
47%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 46%
Employees
14
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$39,995, executive director - current

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: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    47% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

Good: 85 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

    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

    0 of 10

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

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $176,104 spent. THE NORTH WALES AREA LIBRARY IS AN AWARD-WINNING LIBRARY, EARNING THE PA FORWARD GOLD STAR DESIGNATION. THIS ACHIEVEMENT DEMONSTRATES THE LIBRARY'S PERFORMANCE THAT MEASURES DEVIATION FROM THE AVERAGE IN LIBRARY VISITS, CIRCULATION, PROGRAM ATTENDANCE, AND PUBLIC INTERNET USAGE. THE MISSION OF THE NWAL IS SHARING INFORMATION AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND ENRICHING THE LIVES OF THE COMMUNITIES THAT WE SERVE. THE LIBRARY IS A COMMUNITY CENTER SERVING THE NORTH PENN REGION. NWAL CONTINUES TO EXPAND SERVICES TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF OUR FAMILIES TO FOSTER LIFE-LONG LEARNING. NORTH WALES AREA LIBRARY OFFERS A COMBINATION OF VIRTUAL AS WELL AS TRADITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR PATRONS TO BECOME ENGAGED IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. THE LIBRARY WEBSITE, WWW,NORTHWALESLIBRARY.ORG HAS RESOURCES FOR ALL AGES WHICH CAN BE VISITED FROM ANY LOCATION. E-RESOURCES INCLUDE MANGO (A FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSE), THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, TUMBLEBOOKS, EBOOKS AND MAGAZINES AND MUCH MORE. NWAL PARTNERS WITH MANY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS GARDENING CLUBS, YOGA, MARTIAL ARTS, MUSIC, ART, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES UNDER THE LIBRARY'S AEGIS. IN ADDITION, NWAL OFFERS PUBLIC USE OF A COLLECTION IN EXCESS OF 51,000 PRINT AND OVER 33,000 ELECTRONIC ITEMS, ACCESS TO HOLDINGS OF OTHER PENNSYLVANIA LIBRARIES THROUGH INTER-LIBRARY LOAN, E-LITERATURE, ACCESS TO COMPUTERS AND OTHER TECHNOLOGY, AND LITERACY AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES. 13 PUBLIC ACCESS COMPUTERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY USE. PRINTING, COPYING AND FAX SERVICE ARE AVAILABLE. AN ESTIMATED 4,000 QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED YEARLY BY LIBRARY STAFF. TO FULFILL ITS MISSION, THE LIBRARY PARTNERS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IT PROVIDES CURRICULUM SUPPORT FOR AREA SCHOOLS AND HAS DISTRIBUTED FREE FOOD TO STUDENTS IN THE NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE USDA/PA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SUMMER FOOD SERVICES PROGRAM. ABINGTON LANSDALE HOSPITAL - JEFFERSON, EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER MONTGOMERY, THE VNA FOUNDATION AND MANNA ON MAIN STREET HAVE WORKED WITH THE LIBRARY TO CREATE PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS RELATING TO HEALTH ISSUES AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. SUPPORT FOR HEATH AND STEM PROGRAMMING THROUGH THE VNA, MONTGOMERY AND CHESTER COUNTY AND MERCK FOUNDATIONS. WE ALSO WORK WITH MERCY GWYNEDD UNIVERSITY AND A-TYPICALLY AMAZING KIDS.NWAL HOSTS BLOOD DRIVES FOR THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, SPONSORS SEMINARS ON MEDICARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY PLANNING THROUGH THE APPRISE PROGRAM OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGING, AND OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE TO MINOR OFFENDERS THROUGH THE DISTRICT COURT. TWO COMMUNITY ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR LIBRARY PROGRAMMING AND PUBLIC USE. THE LIBRARY SERVES OVER 17,000 MEMBERS. THE FACILITY IS SCHEDULED TO BE OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK AND OPERATES WITH OVER 25 VOLUNTEERS AND TEN STAFF PEOPLE. GOVERNMENT FUNDING ONLY ACCOUNTS FOR 33% OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET. THE GENEROSITY OF ITS PATRONS, LOCAL BUSINESSES AND GRANTS IS VITAL FOR THE LIBRARY OPERATIONS.

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 February 1978.

    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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