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Friends of the Lafayette Library Foundation

EIN 84-1310502 · Lafayette, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Friends of the Lafayette Library is a non-profit organization that funds various library programs resources and equipment for the Lafayette Colorado Public Library. Examples of some of the programs that rely exclusively on Friends support are: Makerspace a 3-D printing laboratory where members of the public can schedule time to come to the library and make use of 3-D printing equipment and software; BookPage a printed hard copy recommendation guide for readers highlighting the best new books across all genres as chosen by their editors; Aunt Flo a program providing free feminine hygiene products in all library restrooms; Books On The Bus a program providing free books for children K-3. The books are too damaged to sell and are donated to the Boulder County school buses for kids riding the bus to read and or take home.

Income
$61,207
Spending
$41,672
Reserves
36.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 50%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 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 (4)
  1. $30,000 spent. General funding for various library programs resources and equipment.
  2. Makerspace. A 3-D printing laboratory where members of the public can schedule time to come to the library and make use of 3-D printing equipment and software.
  3. $756 spent. BookPage. A printed hard copy recommendation guide for readers highlighting the best new books across all genres as chosen by their editors.
  4. Aunt Flo a program providing free feminine hygiene products in all library restrooms.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 15, 2015 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on October 15, 2015.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 September 2016.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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