Library Foundation of Mcminnville
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Library Foundation of McMinnville seeks to grow stable funding to enhance McMinnville Public Library activities and collection beyond the limits of the McMinnville city budget.
- Income
- $120,469
- Spending
- $60,719
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 65%
- Employees
- 0
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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 50% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $25,592 spent. COLLECTION ENHANCEMENT - Adding to the library's collection of books and other patron materials is central to the Foundation's support. For 2024, the foundation funded the addition of 997 items.
- $14,385 spent. Book Buddies - During summer months when students do not have access to their school libraries, McMinnville Public Library reaches out with its bookmobile to bring books and activities to underserved neighborhoods. The children are excited to meet the bookmobile when it comes, receiving free books, borrowing books, participating in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) projects, and maintaining their energy with healthy snacks. The team offering these services comprises both paid library staff and volunteers. Foundation assistance includes funding for promotional and supplies costs. The board has made Book Buddies an ongoing part of its support for the library, as it does with Collection Enhancement. For 2024, Book Buddies took the bookmobile to five different neighborhoods once a week for nine weeks, 1.5 hours per visit. This outreach was promoted in partnership with McMinnville Parks & Recreation, also known as "Read and Play", and served 1,073 program participants. The Foundation also funded the addition of more than 200 books and DVDs to the bookmobile lending collection.
- $10,403 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH - Design, printing, and mailing of informational material to promote services provided by the library are part of the Foundation's support to McMinnville Public Library. These materials increase community awareness of diverse services and resources such as home delivery, Library of Things, movie streaming, technical help, puzzle and game lending, eBooks and Audiobooks, teen programs, Summer Fun activities, and story times for young children.
- $5,032 spent. FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENTS - In 2024, the Foundation made possible the purchase of additional shelving and chairs for the Library. This enhanced the usability and expanded the Collection of Books and associated materials. The Foundation raised $56,871 as a temporary restricted fund.
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
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 January 2015.
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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