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Friends of the Grace a Dow Memorial Library Inc

EIN 38-3546659 · Midland, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SERVICES TO BENEFIT THE LOCAL PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Income
$86,592
Spending
$203,498
Reserves
11.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 56%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 135% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 June 30, 2026, 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. $24,203 spent. SUPPORT CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS: INCLUDING BATTLE OF THE BOOKS (13,049), SUMMER READING PROGRAM (9,806) AND TRANSPORTATION TO THE LIBRARY FOR GRADE SCHOOL TOURS (1,348).
  2. $10,562 spent. SUPPORT ADULT PROGRAMS: MIDLAB (4,400), FINAL PAYMENTS FOR THE LUX WOMEN'S CHOIR (2,170) AND ONGOING SPECIAL BOOK PURCHASES (3,992).
  3. $164,554 spent. ONE-TIME PURCHASES TO SUPPORT THE LIBRARY'S FACILITIES & OPERATIONS: 2025/2026 RENOVATIONS AND FURNISHINGS FOR THE MEZZANINE, YOUTH SERVICES, NEW TWEEN ZONE, COZY FIREPLACE AREA, LARGE PRINT SHELVING AND STUDY PODS, PAYPAL STATION, AND U.S.A FLAGS.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 November 6, 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 June 2026.

    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 March 2002.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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