Lincoln County Public Libraries Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE SUPPORT OF THE LINCOLN COUNTY MONTANA LIBRARIES INCLUDING RAISING, RECEIVING, ADMINISTERING AND DISBURSING FUNDS, GRANTS, BEQUESTS AND GIFTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LIBRARIES ITS' COLLECTIONS AND FACILITIES.
- Income
- $86,672
- Spending
- $67,333
- Reserves
- 31.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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 (4)
- $16,104 spent. ALA GRANT FUNDS SPECIFICALLY SUPPORTED: - A FULL REDISIGN AND REBUILD OF THE LIBRARY WEBSITE TO ENSURE IT MEETS MODERN ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS. - ENHANCED COMPATIBILITY WITH SCREEN READERS AND OTHER ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, MAKING THE SITE FULLY NAVIGABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS. - IMPROVED MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS, ENSURING USERS CAN EASILY ACCESS THE SITE FROM SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS. - STAFF TIME AND TRAINING, EQUIPPING OUR TEAM WITH THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO MAINTAIN, UPDATE, AND MANAGE THE SITE WITH ACCESSIBILITY IN MIND GOING FORWARD.
- $4,646 spent. GO HEADWATERS FUNDS ARE UTILIZED TO HELP SUPPLEMENT STAFFING EFFORTS AND EXTEND BRANCH OPERATING HOURS. THIS ALLOWED THE TEAM TO DEDICATE MORE TIME TO PLANNING AND HOSTING A BROADER RANGE OF OUTREACH INITIATIVES AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING ULTIMATELY HELPING ENGAGE MORE FAMILIES AND EXPAND COMMUNITY IMPACT.
- $3,337 spent. CHILDREN'S SERVICES FUNDS ARE INSTRUMENTAL IN SUPPORTING PROGRAM DELIVERY. THEY HAVE BEEN USED TO PURCHASE ESSENTIAL PROGRAM SUPPLIES, CHILDREN'S BOOKS AND MEDIA, AS WELL AS PROVIDE INCENTIVES LIKE SMALL PRIZES OR SNACKS TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION ENHANCING THE OVERALL EXPERIENCE FOR YOUNG ATTENDEES.
- $43,246 spent. OTHER EXPENSES USED IN THE SUPPORT OF THE LINCOLN COUNTY MONTANA LIBRARIES TO RAISE, RECEIVE, ADMINISTER AND DISBURSE FUNDS, GRANTS, BEQUESTS & GIFTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LIBRARIES, ITS' COLLECTIONS AND FACILITIES.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1996.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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