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North Broward Preparatory School Friends of the Library Inc

EIN 87-1873072 · Coconut Creek, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHING THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE "CODE"), OR THE CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE, INCLUDING, FOR SUCH PURPOSES, (I) FOSTERING A CULTURE OF READING AND SCHOOL COMMUNITY BY RAISING FUNDS AND COORDINATING AND SUPPORTING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE NORTH BROWARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL'S LIBRARY SYSTEM'S VIBRANT, PIVOTAL ROLE AS INSPIRING CONNECTION POINTS AND ENABLING STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, PARENTS AND SPECIAL GUESTS TO GATHER, INTERACT, COLLABORATE, LEARN, AND GROW; AND (II) MAKING DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE, OR THE CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE.

Income
$52,999
Spending
$46,748
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
14.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 49%
Employees
0
Volunteers
80

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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 June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $25,283 spent. 1. AUTHOR VISITS NB-FOL FUNDS THE HONORARIUM AND TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR ACCLAIMED PUBLISHED AUTHORS TO VISIT NBPS AND SPEAK TO STUDENTS REFERENCE THEIR BOOK(S), THE WRITING PROCESS, ON BEING AN AUTHOR ETC.
  2. $6,781 spent. 2. FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS: COMMEMORATIVE PERSONALIZED BRICKS, PLAQUES, AND BOOKPLATES ARE AVAILABLE AT DIFFERENT DONATION LEVELS. THE BRICKS, PLAQUES AND BOOKPLATES ARE INSTALLED IN THE LS MEDIA CENTER AND/OR US LEARNING COMMONS' READING GARDEN OR TREE OF RECOGNITION. OO BIRTHDAY BOOKS OO LEGACY PROGRAMS OO LIBRARY RESOURCES OO BOOKS FOR BUCKS CELEBRATIONS OF THE WRITTEN WORD WHERE WE OFFER ADULT BESTSELLERS, ENGAGING BOOKS FOR RELUCTANT AND AVID READERS, AWARD WINNING PICTURE BOOKS, TRENDING YA TITLES, AND POPULAR COOKBOOKS, ETC. FOR PURCHASE BY THE ENTIRE NBPS COMMUNITY. OO BOOKS & BAUBLES HOLIDAY BOOK FAIR OO FALL BOOK FAIR OO SPRING BOOK FAIR OO SUMMER READING CELEBRATION 2. FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS: COMMEMORATIVE PERSONALIZED BRICKS, PLAQUES, AND BOOKPLATES ARE AVAILABLE AT DIFFERENT DONATION LEVELS. THE BRICKS, PLAQUES AND BOOKPLATES ARE INSTALLED IN THE LS MEDIA CENTER AND/OR US LEARNING COMMONS' READING GARDEN OR TREE OF RECOGNITION. OO BIRTHDAY BOOKS OO LEGACY PROGRAMS OO LIBRARY RESOURCES OO BOOKS FOR BUCKS CELEBRATIONS OF THE WRITTEN WORD WHERE WE OFFER ADULT BESTSELLERS, ENGAGING BOOKS FOR RELUCTANT AND AVID READERS, AWARD WINNING PICTURE BOOKS, TRENDING YA TITLES, AND POPULAR COOKBOOKS, ETC. FOR PURCHASE BY THE ENTIRE NBPS COMMUNITY. OO BOOKS & BAUBLES HOLIDAY BOOK FAIR OO FALL BOOK FAIR OO SPRING BOOK FAIR OO SUMMER READING CELEBRATION
  3. $9,022 spent. COMMUNITY BUILDING LITERARY PROGRAMS: O LITERARY LUNCHEON O WINTER FESTIVAL O BOOKS & CHOCOLATE PARENT BOOK CLUB O MORNING MINGLE/WELCOME BREAKFAST O FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT O READING INCENTIVES O LITERARY CARNIVAL O VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT O STUDENT AUTHOR PUBLISHING EVENT

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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? 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 June 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 July 2021.

    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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