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Sno-Isle Regional Library Foundation

EIN 91-2010318 · Tulalip, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SNO-ISLE LIBRARIES FOUNDATION MOBILIZES PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO EXPAND THE REACH OF LIBRARY SERVICES, PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND FOSTER A LIFETIME OF LEARNING.

Income
$640,554
Spending
$474,798
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
11 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
0
Volunteers
28

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.0 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 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 76% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $282,255 spent. GENERAL EXPENSES INCLUDE SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS, CLASSES, AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE LIBRARY DISTRICT, LEASE EXPENSES FOR THE MARINER AND LAKEWOOD/SMOKEY POINT DEMONSTRATION LIBRARIES, SUPPORT FOR FACILITY UPGRADES, AND MORE.
  2. $31,412 spent. SNO-ISLE LIBRARIES' THIRD GRADERS READ TOGETHER PROGRAM PROMOTES LITERACY, READING PROFICIENCY, LIFELONG LEARNING, AND TEAMWORK SKILLS, WHICH ENCOURAGE FUTURE ACADEMIC SUCCESS FOR 3RD GRADE STUDENTS. IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION INVESTED $31,412 IN THE PROGRAM, ENABLING SNO-ISLE LIBRARIES TO BRING 3,100 OTTER BOOKS TO 75 SCHOOLS AND 5,300 STUDENTS. NEARLY 700 THIRD GRADERS AND EDUCATORS ATTENDED THE ONLINE EVENTS WITH THE AUTHORS AND ILLUSTRATORS.
  3. $20,909 spent. SNO-ISLE LIBRARIES SUMMER READING PROGRAM ENCOURAGES STUDENT LITERACY AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS WHILE HELPING STUDENTS AVOID DECLINING EDUCATIONAL ABILITY DURING THE SUMMER VACATION. IN 2024, WE HAD A TOTAL OF 6,308 PROGRAM FINISHERS WITH 2.2 MILLION MINUTES READ AND 10,500 PEOPLE ATTENDED A TOTAL OF 346 EVENTS. FUNDING FROM THE FOUNDATION HELPED PROVIDE PRIZE BOOKS FOR PROGRAM FINISHERS AT THE MARINER, LAKEWOOD/SMOKEY POINT, MONROE, MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, AND STANWOOD LIBRARIES AS WELL AS 1,700 PRIZE BOOKS TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AT 15 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS.
  4. $50,975 spent. PRIME TIME, A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO BUILD A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING, LITERACY, AND LEADERSHIP. OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SNO-ISLE LIBRARIES FOUNDATION AND HUMANITIES WA, PRIME TIME IS A FREE, SIX-WEEK, ELEMENTARY-AGE READING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENGAGE, EDUCATE, AND SUPPORT CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.PRIME TIME ENHANCES FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPS CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS. PARTICIPANTS ENJOY WEEKLY READING AND DISCUSSION GROUPS GUIDED BY SKILLED FACILITATORS. DISCUSSION TOPICS DIG INTO MAJOR THEMES OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE INCLUDING FAIRNESS, BRAVERY, EQUALITY, AND KINDNESS. FAMILIES RECEIVE A SHARED MEAL OR A GROCERY GIFT CARD, BOOKS TO BORROW, INFORMATION ABOUT LIBRARY RESOURCES, CHILDCARE FOR YOUNGER SIBLINGS, AND BOOKS TO KEEP FOR THEIR HOME LIBRARY.

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 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 March 2000.

    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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