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Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District

EIN 23-7006973 · Colorado Spgs, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District supports the Pikes Peak Library District in providing programs and spaces that cultivate belonging, personal growth and strong communities. We achieve this by: - Growing and retaining a thriving, diverse membership. - Recruiting and leading strong, dedicated volunteers. - Providing affordable books for library patrons through our bookstores and book sales. - Raising money through book sales, programs, membership and donations.

Income
$262,305
Spending
$283,753
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
13 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
1
Volunteers
197

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

Good: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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

Fair: 64 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 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 (3)
  1. $171,362 spent. Cash Grants and assistance to the Pikes Peak Library District and various branches. This is the primary purpose of the Friends.We contributed $167,362 to PPLD in 2025. Our contributions helped to support the following programs sponsored by PPLD: - All Pikes Peak Reads - Mountain of Authors - Winter Adult Reading Program - Book Browse - PPLD Summer Adventure Lunch - Regional History Symposium - PPLD Summer Advanture Staff Luncheon - Staff Recognition and Support for District & Branch Libraries - PPLD Foundation Inaugural Pickleball Tournament - Courtside Sponsor In Addition, the contributions helped support specific Branch Library needs, staff support and appreciation.
  2. $74,213 spent. Personal, supplies and other costs related to the operations of the Friends bookstores and sales. - The Friends has 587 Family MembershipsBook Sales continued at 21c, East, Penrose and all branch loctions. We continued to sell books online via ebay, Amazon and other online storefronts. The Big Book Sales were held at East on March 6 - 9, 2025 and October 09 - 12, 2025..
  3. $10,979 spent. 2025 Activities - the annual meeting was held in person on January 25, 2025. Rita Jordan, President, presented the year in review including financials, Presented the 2025 Volunteer of the Year Award to Sheila Flower. Donna Guthrie, 2024 winner of the Golden Quill Award, was the keynote speaker. - Literary Awards was held on June 7, 2025. Peter Heller was the Frank Waters Award receipient and PJ and Patrick Anderson was the Golden Quill Recipient. There were 150 guesta at the event. - Sip N' Shop - was held on December 8, 2024. This event to recognize and honor library staff and Friends volunteers, 70 people attended the event.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1969.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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