Friends of Cherry Valley Library
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO SUPPORT AND MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF THE CHERRY VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARY AND ITS SERVICES.
- Income
- $41,290
- Spending
- $48,094
- Reserves
- 16.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 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)
- $46,619 spent. THE CHERRY VALLEY SCHOOL BECAME A CHARTER SCHOOL IN THE LATE 1990'S; AND ALTHOUGH STILL A PART OF PETALUMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, DOES NOT RECEIVE THE FUNDING THAT IT DID AT ONE TIME. THE FRIENDS OF CHERRY VALLEY LIBRARY'S BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT HAS BEEN TO PAY PART OF THE LIBRARIAN'S SALARY TO ALLOW FOR FULL-TIME SERVICES, TO PURCHASE BOOKS, AND TO PROVIDE LITERARY EVENTS AND SUPPLIES.By having a full-time librarian the library is able to stay open all day when school is in session, from 8 until 3:30. This allows a place for children and families to gather before and after school, as well as a place for children during their lunch and recess breaks. Each classroom has a scheduled weekly visit to the library. Teachers use the library to support their curriculum and classroom activities. The librarian teaches a book club elective class to the 6-8 grade children. The FCVL has a relationship with Sonoma State University's credentialed program and student teachers allowing use of library to support their education. The Library houses approximately 11,000 books, and for the last few years, book purchases have been made available solely through the FCVL contributions as there is no federal or state funding.FCVL serves Cherry Valley, a K-8 school, with 420 students plus staff members as well as the on-site preschool community of 20 children. All families are also welcome full use of the library. The Library is supported by family and extended family, providing approximately 50 hours per week of volunteer hours.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1984.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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