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Eugene Public Library Foundation

EIN 93-0873279 · Eugene, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY IN ITS EFFORTS TO INSPIRE LIFELONG LEARNING AND TO ENRICH THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.WE SECURE AND RESPONSIBLY MANAGE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND FOUNDATIONS TO BUILD COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR OUR EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$655,901
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
48.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
2
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$107,408, executive director

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 48.1 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 50% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 56% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

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: 85 out of 100.

  • 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 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 (1)
  1. $408,178 spent. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATIONJULY 2024 - JUNE 2025THROUGH SPECIALIZED FUNDRAISING PROJECTS, THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN ABLE TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES BASED ON THE LIBRARY'S NEEDS. WITH CLOSE TO $3 MILLION CUTS PER YEAR TO THE LIBRARY'S GENERAL FUND, THIS SUPPORT IS EVEN MORE IMPORTANT, SINCE THOSE CUTS HAVE ELIMINATED THE ABILITY FOR LIBRARY STAFF TO PURCHASE NEW BOOKS, SUPPORT PROGRAMMING, OR FUND NEW MATERIALS. FOUNDATION SUPPORT ALLOWS THE LIBRARY TO CONTINUE TO BRING IN HIGH QUALITY AND POPULAR AUTHORS, GROW THE VERY POPULAR "LIBRARY OF THINGS", AND ADD UP TO DATE SELECTIONS OF HIGH INTEREST BOOKS AND DVDS TO THEIR "LUCKY DAY" COLLECTION.AS THE EUGENE PROGRAM PARTNER FOR DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY, THE FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS FOR LOCAL IMAGINATION LIBRARY EXPENSES VIA AN ANNUAL LUNCHEON. THE LUNCHEON FOR THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR WAS HELD ON OCTOBER 9, 2024.AT BOOKED FOR THE EVENING 2025: UPLIFTING COMMUNITY, THE FOUNDATION'S PREMIERE ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT THAT WAS HELD ON MAY 3, ATTENDEES GATHERED IN THE DOWNTOWN LIBRARY, FOR THE FIRST TIME ON THE FOURTH FLOOR, TO SUPPORT THE FIRST STAGE OF THE FOURTH FLOOR TRANSFORMATION FROM SPACE USED FOR OFFICES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES FROM 2002-2024, TO A MUCH NEEDED PROGRAMMING SPACE FOR THE LIBRARY. MORE THAN 265 GUESTS ATTENDED THE EVENT. FUNDS RAISED WILL ALLOW THE LIBRARY TO PURCHASE MOVABLE FURNITURE AND WALLS, PAINT, CARPETING, AND OTHER NEEDED ENHANCEMENTS.FOUNDATION SUPPORT ALLOWED EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF TO BRING NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR, TJ KLUNE, TO THE LIBRARY THE WEEK FOLLOWING BOOKED FOR THE EVENING, ON MAY 10. MORE THAN 325 COMMUNITY MEMBERS ATTENDED THE PRESENTATION. IN SUMMER OF 2024, FOUNDATION SUPPORT FUNDED A FREE TALK BY LIDIA YUKNAVITCH, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE ACCLAIMED NOVEL "THRUST," WHICH WAS THE ADULT SUMMER READING BOOK FOR THAT YEAR.THE FOUNDATION HELD ITS SECOND ANNUAL LOVE YOUR LIBRARY DESIGN CONTEST IN JANUARY 2025. THE PUBLIC WAS INVITED TO SUBMIT A DESIGN CONVEYING A LOVE FOR EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY. OVER 65 DESIGNS WERE SUBMITTED AND MORE THAN 1,200 VOTERS WEIGHED IN ON THEIR FAVORITES FROM THE FINALISTS. THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER WAS INTRODUCED TO ATTENDEES AT BOOKED FOR THE EVENING, THEN TO THE PUBLIC THE WEEK FOLLOWING, ALONG WITH THE RUNNERS UP. IN AUGUST 2024, THE FOUNDATION HOSTED AT THE DOWNTOWN LIBRARY AN EXHIBITION OF THE FIRST ANNUAL LOVE YOUR LIBRARY DESIGN CONTEST, WHICH WERE SUBMITTED IN JANUARY 2024.

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 1987.

    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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