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Library Guild of Rancho Santa Fe Inc

EIN 95-6091588 · Rcho Santa Fe, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE LIBRARY GUILD OF RANCHO SANTA FE IS TO RAISE FUNDS AND TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND RESOURCES BEYOND THE BUDGET OF THE RANCHO SANTA FE BRANCH, SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY. THE GUILD STRIVES TO ENHANCE RSF LIBRARY BY OFFERING MATERIALS AND PROGRAMS FOR LIBRARY PATRONS OF ALL AGES. OUR VISION IS TO SUSTAIN THE LIBRARY SO THAT OUR COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO BENEFIT FROM THIS VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$262,736
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
0
Volunteers
41
Highest pay
$36,509, 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 92% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1010% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 80 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $189,291 spent. LIBRARY GUILD OF RANCHO SANTA FE PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY, RANCHO SANTA FE BRANCH BY SPONSORING LIBRARY PROGRAMS, MATERIALS AND CLASSES FOR TEENS AND ADULT SERVICES. ANNUALLY, MATCHES LIBRARY FUNDS FOR BUDGET ALLOCATION OF LIBRARY BOOKS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS.
  2. $7,527 spent. LIBRARY GUILD OF RANCHO SANTA FE SUPPORTS OPERATION OF YOUTH SERVICES SECTION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY, RANCHO SANTA FE BRANCH BY PROVIDING SUPPLIES FOR CRAFT AND READING PROGRAMS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, SCHEDULES SPECIAL EVENTS FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING R. ROGER ROWE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCATED IN RANCHO SANTA FE. ANNUALLY, ASSISTS WITH SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS.
  3. $9,278 spent. RSF BOOK CELLAR IS A USED BOOK STORE AND RECYCLING LOCATION FOR THE COMMUNITY OPERATED BY THE LIBRARY GUILD. SALES REVENUE GENERATED BY THE STORE AND ECOMMERCE SUPPORTS OPERATIONS OF THE LIBRARY GUILD AND RANCHO SANTA FE LIBRARY. THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS ARE RECIPIENTS OF USED BOOKS DONATED BY THE RSF BOOK CELLAR.BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBBURRITO BOYZ - ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS MEN.FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOKSTORES-CARDIFF, RAMONA, SOLANA BEACHLITTLE FREE LIBRARIES - NETWORK OF BOOK SHARING BOXESRANCHO COASTAL HUMANE SOCIETY - ANIMAL SHELTER AND THRIFT SHOPDISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS - VETERANS' THRIFT SHOPSEPISCOPAL COMMUNITY SERVICES GOODWILL INDUSTRIESRACHEL'S WOMEN'S CENTER - ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS WOMENTINY SUPER HEROES - HOSPITALIZED CHILDRENVILLAGE CHURCH - RANCHO SANTA FE

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 2026.

    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 January 1965.

    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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