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Patrons of the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Library

EIN 58-1847124 · Baton Rouge, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUPPORTS THE WORK OF THE EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH LIBRARY, BOTH FINANCIALLY AND THROUGH VOLUNTEER EFFORTS. POPL WORKS TO ASSURE PROPER FUNDING FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS.

Income
$76,181
Spending
$63,719
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
84.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
0
Volunteers
433

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 84.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% 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: 62 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (6)
  1. $10,540 spent. POPL CONTINUES TO FUND THE LIBRARYS NEW HOME LIBRARY PILOT PROJECT, PLACING BOOKS IN THE HOMES OF AT-RISK THIRD GRADERS IN FAILING SCHOOLS. THIS IS A SPECIAL 3-YEAR PILOT LITERACY PROJECT CREATED AND MANAGED BY THE LIBRARY.
  2. $10,000 spent. POPL PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPPORT TO THE EBR LIBRARY PAC, A NON-PROFIT CORPPORATION, COMMITTED TO PROTECTING AND SUPPORTING THE EBR LIBRARY SYSTEM. THE EBR LIBRARY PAC IS A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATOIN THAT ADVOCATES TO ENSURE THAT THE EBR LIBRARY SYSTEM REMAINS A VIBRANT, FULLY FUNDED RESOURCE FOR EVERYONE IN THE PARISH, WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION OF POPL.
  3. $5,896 spent. POPL PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO FUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR VARIOUS LIBRARY ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES NOT PROVIDED FOR IN THE LIBRARY BUDGET. FOR EXAMPLE, POPL SUPPORTED THE 48TH ANNUAL AUTHOR ILLUSTRATOR SERIES. ADDITIONALLY, POPL SUPPORTED THE ONE BOOK ONE COMMUNITY SERIES AND THE MAKER FAIRE. POPL PROVIDED INCENTIVES FOR CHILDREN WHO COMPLETED READING 1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN AND 1,000 BOOKS BEYOND KINDERGARTEN.
  4. $5,182 spent. THE EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MAIN LIBRARY AT GOODWOOD HOSTED THE EXONERATED: PORTRAITS OF THE WRONGFULLY CONVICTED EXHIBIT, FEATURING 23 HYDROSTONE BUSTS BY SCULPTOR BECKY GOTTSEGEN IN JUNE AND JULY 2025. THE EXHIBIT HONORED LOUISIANA MEN WHO SERVED HUNDREDS OF YEARS COLLECTIVELY FOR CRIMES THEY DID NOT COMMIT, AIMING TO RAISE AWARENESS OF INJUSTICE. POPL PROVIDED FUNDING FOR THIS EXHIBIT.
  5. $4,332 spent. POPL PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO FUND THE LIBRARYS ANNUAL SUMMER READING PROGRAM BY PROVIDING INCENTIVES (GIFT CERTIFICATES) AND PRIZES FOR THE TOP READERS AT EACH BRANCH. ADDITIONALLY, POPL PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE SERIES.
  6. PART III STATEMENT OF SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT, LINE 4D PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES..................................... $5,182 GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS INCLUDED IN ABOVE EXPENSES............ $5,182 REVENUE...................................................... $5,491 THE EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MAIN LIBRARY AT GOODWOOD HOSTED THE EXONERATED: PORTRAITS OF THE WRONGFULLY CONVICTED EXHIBIT, FEATURING 23 HYDROSTONE BUSTS BY SCULPTOR BECKY PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES .................................... $4,332 GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS INCLUDED IN ABOVE EXPENSES ........... $4,332 POPL PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO FUND THE LIBRARYS ANNUAL SUMMER READING PROGRAM BY PROVIDING INCENTIVES (GIFT CERTIFICATES) AND PRIZES FOR THE TOP READERS AT EACH BRANCH. ADDITIONALLY, POPL PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE SERIES.

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 October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2014.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 December 2025.

    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 November 2014.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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