Friends of the Keller Library
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Friends of the Keller Library is a non-profit organization operating exclusively to support the Keller Public Library. It seeks to provide support through the year-round operation by volunteers of a small bookstore Its inventory is entirely from donated books and other items. as well as from grants and contributions. All of our activities and fund raising support the mission of the Keller Public Library: The Keller Public Library supports life-long learning and fun through books programs and media in order to transform lives for a better community. The Library supports its mission of life-long learning by developing and presenting programs that provide additional opportunities for information learning and entertainment. The Friends organization actively seeks to help the library achieve these purposes.
- Income
- $77,706
- Spending
- $86,462
- Reserves
- 5.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 72%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 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
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 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 April 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 (4)
- $50,000 spent. Grant to the Keller Public Library for hosting One Book One City a series of community events leading to an evening with the author of the selected book implementing Late Night at the Library activities a series of innovative family and community activities throughout the year developing a portable maker space program and completing a creative wall mural in the library meeting room that connects native flora and fauna with books. These initiatives have already benefited over a thousand library patrons and community members. The maker space and mural will be enjoyed by thousands of visitors in the coming years.
- $7,500 spent. Grant to Keller Public Library to purchase prizes for the 2026 Summer Reading Program -- The participation prizes motivate library patrons of all ages to participate--and excel--in the summer reading challenge. Based on increasing participation data from recent years over 3000 participants are expected.
- $5,615 spent. Grant to Keller Public Library to remove wall paper and prepare the wall for the mural to be painted in coordination with the Keller Public Arts Board and to upgrade the planned wainscoting treatment for the lower part of the wall. In years to come thousands will enjoy learning from the mural.
- $15,567 spent. A total of 15,567 provided a variety of services to the Keller Public Library. They included 5,300 for purchasing prizes for 2025 Summer Reading Program 539.76 to reimburse the library for rentals for One Book One City in May 2025 500 for the purchase of Snap Circuits 100 for purchasing breakfast for the staff on a staff development day 5,500 to hire a professional instructor of chess for children ages 5 - 12 in two series of classes to be offered at the library free of charge 250 to purchase books to be used in Babies and Books Storytime 477.28 to reimburse the library for rentals for One Book One City in March 2026 and 2900 for purchasing books to be used during free reading time during the Keller Pointe Summer Camps in 2026.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2026, 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 April 2026.
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 June 1995.
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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