Friends of the Rogers Park Library
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Dedicated to suport and enhance services and programs of the Rogers Park Branch of the Chicago Public Library with donations to the Chicago Public Library Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, who rely on philanthropic support beyond the core funding from the City.
- Income
- $104,462
- Spending
- $4,820
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $1,030 spent. Exempt purpose achievements: The Rogers Park Library opened in 1958 with 65,000 books, which was reduced to 37,000 by 1987. The Friends of the Rogers Park Library started Project 20,000 to restore the book collection. We did this with donated books from our neighbors who have used the library. Some of their donated books were put into the circulating book collection, and the rest were sold at book sales. Money raised in book sales and other fundraisers, such as theater events, has been used to supplement the book budget to maintain the number of books in circulation and to fund programs such as musical or theatrical performances. The Friends of Rogers Park Library started the library's homework center, where we recruited volunteers to help students with their homework for our Project: Lowering the Barriers to Learning.We also fund musical, theatrical, and storyteller performances. We also provide funds to supplement the supplies and equipment used by our library staff.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2011.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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