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The Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity

EIN 24-6019434 · Nazareth, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF THE RESIDENTS IN OUR SUPPORTING MUNICIPALITIES BY OFFERING VALUABLE LIFETIME LITERACIES AND A COMMUNITY OF CENTRIC SERVICE APPROACH.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
10.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
28
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$91,163, executive director

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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, 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 (1)
  1. $974,036 spent. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE LIBRARY IS TO MAINTAIN A FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY IN THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. THE VISION: "THE LIBRARY WILL BE THE COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE MUNICIPALITIES WE SERVE, WHERE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY SHARE EXPERIENCES, INFORMATION AND CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS" IS AN EXAMPLE OF ASPIRATIONAL THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE AND NOT AN OVER-INFLATED VIEW OF THE LIBRARY. THE VISION IS BASED ON THE PROCESS OF MAKING A PERSONAL CONNECTION WITH PEOPLE THROUGH CONNECTING, DISCOVERING, EDUCATING AND RESPONDING TO THEIR NEEDS. THE LIBRARY IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO ALL PATRONS IN A COURTEOUS AND CONFIDENTIAL MANNER. THE LIBRARY PROMOTES THE LOVE OF BOOKS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF READING. THE LIBRARY VALUES READING AND INFORMATION LITERACY FOR THE KNOWLEDGE, POWER, AND RECREATION THEY BRING. IT RECOGNIZED THAT READING AND INFORMATION LITERACY PROVIDE A FOUNDATION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING, OPENING DOORS, AND EXPANDING HORIZONS. THE LIBRARY IS COMMITTED TO INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM AND TO PROVIDING CONVENIENT, EQUITABLE AND OPEN ACCESS TO THE RESOURCES AND SERVICES IT PROVIDES. THE LIBRARY EXTENDS ITS REACH AND IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDIVIDUALS, PUBLIC AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, EDUCATORS, AND BUSINESSES.

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 December 1994.

    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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