The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE ATLANTA FULTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR, PARTNER WITH, AND INVEST IN THE FULTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM.THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE IMPACT OF OUR LIBRARIES BY SECURING VITAL FUNDING TO EXPAND PROGRAMS, ENHANCE RESOURCES, AND ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE FULTON COUNTY AND ATLANTA COMMUNITIES. WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR DONORS, WE: EXPAND EARLY LITERACY INITIATIVES LIKE STORYTIME PROGRAMS, BOOKS FOR BABIES, SUMMER READING CHALLENGES, AND TUTORING PARTNERSHIPS. INCREASE TECHNOLOGY ACCESS, ENSURING THAT ALL RESIDENTS - REGARDLESS OF INCOME - CAN UTILIZE COMPUTERS (IN THE LIBRARY AND CHECK OUT FOR USE AT HOME), WI-FI, AND DIGITAL LEARNING PLATFORMS. SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING FREE GED CLASSES AND TESTING, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CAREER ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL, JOB SEARCH WORKSHOPS, AND SKILLS TRAINING. ENHANCE CULTURAL AND LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH AUTHOR EVENTS, COMMUNITY-WIDE
- Income
- $432,689
- Spending
- $548,377
- Spent on programs
- 57%
- Reserves
- 1.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 30
- Highest pay
- $120,000, executive dir.
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
Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1557% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 31 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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2519 of 19 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $310,137 spent. The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation envisions a future in which every resident of Fulton County uses,values and supports our incredible shared public library. The Fulton County Library System serves a community of1.1M residents of all ages.13,725 children participated in summer reading and collectively read 77,935700+ adults engaged in the One Book, One Read community read-along with 44 book clubs across the county12 free scholarships for Career Online High School were awarded250+ Books for Babies kits were distributed to local caregivers10,403 programs were offered to 211,667 attendees265+ Library System staff received professional development at the annual Staff Development Day
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
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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 2024.
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 July 1989.
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 October 21, 2026.
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