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Cupertino Library Foundation

EIN 77-0372742 · Cupertino, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE CUPERTINO LIBRARY FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND CREATIVE SUPPORT FOR DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CUPERTINO LIBRARY.

Income
$203,897
Spending
$118,671
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
16.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 65%
Employees
0
Volunteers
60

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.4 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 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 304% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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, 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 (3)
  1. $41,788 spent. EDUCATION IS A PILLAR OF FOCUS FOR THE CLF. SEVERAL EVENTS WERE HELD IN 2024 WHICH ARE CATEGORIZED UNDER EDUCATION, SUCH AS THE EXAMPLES LISTED HERE.AAPI MULTI-CULTURAL FESTIVAL, FUHSD MEMIOR WRITING CLASS, MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP SERIES.THE SUPER SCIENCE SUMMER SEARCH (S4) - A SCIENCE COMPETITION HOSTED ANNUALLY. STUDENTS SOLVE A PROBLEM USING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, OR MATHEMATICS (STEAM).GATEWAY TO LEARNING - HANDS ON LEARNING ACTIVITIES HELD ANNUALLY AT THE CUPERTINO ROTARY FALL FESTIVAL COMMUNITY EVENT.TEACHER MINI-GRANTS - TEACHERS IN THE CUPERTINO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FUNDS FOR CLASSROOM SUPPLIES AND ACTIVITIES NOT COVERED BY SCHOOL BUDGETS.
  2. $27,583 spent. ARTS AND CULTURE IS A SECOND PILLAR OF FOCUS FOR THE CLF. SEVERAL EVENTS WERE HELD IN 2024 WHICH ARE CATEGORIZED UNDER ARTS AND CULTURE, SUCH AS THE EXAMPLES LISTED HERE.SILICON VALLEY READS - GRANT MADE TO "SVR". EVENT HOSTED BY THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT. READING LISTS AND BOOK DISCUSSION EVENTS AT THE CUPERTINO LIBRARY.SUMMER SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK - SPONSORSHIP OF SF SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL PUTTING ON EIGHT PERFORMANCES IN CUPERTINO'S MEMORIAL PARK.SUMMER MUSIC IN THE COURTYARD. SPONSOR SERIES OF PERFORMANCES AT THE CUPERTINO LIBRARY.MOVIES IN THE PARK- SPONSOR FAMILY MOVIES AT CREEKSIDE PARK.ART WALL DISPLAYS - THEMED DISPLAYS OF ART SUBMITTED BY COMMUNITY ARTISTS AND DISPLAYED WITHIN THE LIBRARY.
  3. $860 spent. SUSTAINABILITY IS A THIRD PILLAR OF FOCUS FOR THE CLF. SEVERAL EVENTS WERE HELD IN 2024 WHICH ARE CATEGORIZED UNDER SUSTAINABILITY, SUCH AS THE EXAMPLES LISTED HERE. PAPER SHREDDING AND RECYCLING EVENT, SUSTAINABILITY AND WATER CONSERVATION DISCUSSIONS AT LIBRARYHOLIDAY SWAP MARKET AND DIY HOLIDAY GIFTS FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS

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

  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 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 2024.

    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 July 1994.

    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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