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Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library

THE ORGANIZATION IS A PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVING THE NEEDS OF TEH COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING LIBRARY MATERIALS, INTERNET ACCESS AND PROGRAMMING FOR THE COMMUNITY.

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Advocacy & Civil Rights Harpers Ferry, WV EIN: 611685659 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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73
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library

Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library aims to provide Harpers Ferry West Virginia residents with access to a variety of resources.

Headquarters
Harpers Ferry, WV
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
W99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

The organization is a public library serving the needs of teh community by providing library materials, internet access and programming for the community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 80%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 90% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 73 places it in the top 25% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Harpers Ferry, WV, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 611685659. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $241K in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 611685659. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library is located in Harpers Ferry, WV, United States. Its registered address is 151 Polk St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library has $241K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $241K in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library aims to provide Harpers Ferry West Virginia residents with access to a variety of resources. Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $241K is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 611685659, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
11

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

BE
Betsy S•••
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library fills Library Director position - shepherdstownchronicle.com
Mar 2017
www.shepherdstownchronicle.com
How one public library paid $1 to install solar panels - The Christian Science Monitor
Jun 2015
www.csmonitor.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 16 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library

What is Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library?
Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Harpers Ferry, United States. Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library aims to provide Harpers Ferry West Virginia residents with access to a variety of resources.
Who leads Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library?
Betsy Self serves as PRESIDENT.
Where is Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library located?
Headquartered in Harpers Ferry, WV, United States.
What is Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library trustworthy?
Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library's registration number?
IRS EIN: 611685659.
What is Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library's website?
https://bolivarharpersferrylibrary.com