Denver Tool Library
CHARITABLE TOOL SHARING AND EDUCATION. The Denver Tool Library is a non-profit that provides the Denver metro area with low-cost access to tools and the know-how to use …
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TOOL LIBRARY - Members can check out power tools, hand tools, lawn and garden tools, and more. Just like checking out books from a book library, but tools! Over 600 individuals and 40 schools and nonprofit organizations borrow tools to improve their homes, neighborhoods, and communities. CLASSES - Learn woodworking, blacksmithing, welding, woodturning, jewelry making, metalsmithing, bike maintenance, arts and crafts, home improvement, renovation, beekeeping, gardening, and more in a safe and supportive environment. Benefitting over 150 students per month as well as a dozen local craftspeople hired to teach the classes. OPEN WORKSHOP - Work in our full public woodshop complete with industrial woodworking tools, specialty hand tools, and a knowledgeable staff member that will help keep you safe …
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Mission
CHARITABLE TOOL SHARING AND EDUCATION. The Denver Tool Library is a non-profit that provides the Denver metro area with low-cost access to tools and the know-how to use them, all in a safe and supportive environment. We aim to remove barriers to tool access, including high cost, space, knowledge, and inhibition, so that everyone can have the resources they need to make and maintain the lives they imagine.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Denver Tool 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 - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 71% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDenver Tool Library is a registered human services nonprofit based in Denver, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 471610698. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $528K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Denver Tool Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 471610698. 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.
Denver Tool Library has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('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 human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Denver Tool Library is located in Denver, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years. Its registered address is 555 Santa Fe Dr, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Denver Tool Library has $528K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Denver Tool Library is classified as a Human Services 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 $528K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Denver Tool Library. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Denver Tool 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 93%). 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.
TOOL LIBRARY - Members can check out power tools, hand tools, lawn and garden tools, and more. Just like checking out books from a book library, but tools! Over 600 individuals and 40 schools and nonprofit organizations borrow tools to improve their homes, neighborhoods, and communities. CLASSES - Learn woodworking, blacksmithing, welding, woodturning, jewelry making, metalsmithing, bike maintenance, arts and crafts, home improvement, renovation, beekeeping, gardening, and more in a safe and supportive environment. Benefitting over 150 students per month as well as a dozen local craftspeople hired to teach the classes. OPEN WORKSHOP - Work in our full public woodshop complete with industrial woodworking tools, specialty hand tools, and... Denver Tool Library is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $528K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Denver Tool Library are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Denver Tool Library is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 471610698, 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.
Filing history
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
DENVER TOOL LIBRARY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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8 articles found
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Denver Tool Library’s Repair Fair reduces waste, brings community together - PIRG
Denver Reuse Business Directory highlights places to repair, rent, or buy used items across the Denver metro - Denver7
Seeds, tools, bikes: You can borrow more than books at Colorado public libraries - The Denver Post
Denver Tool Library builds community through shared resources and skills - Denver7
Free things you didn’t know you could get from the Denver Public Library - Denverite
Denver VOICE guide to spring cleaning & recycling - The Denver VOICE
Things to in Denver Sept. 28: Movies, music, books, beer, bikes and pie - Denverite
Denver Tool Library aims to raise $20,000 to open doors in 2015 - The Denver Post
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 18 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2013
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Denver Tool Library
- What is Denver Tool Library?
- Denver Tool Library is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Denver, United States. TOOL LIBRARY - Members can check out power tools, hand tools, lawn and garden tools, and more. Just like checking out books from a book library, but tools! Over 600 individuals and 40 schools and nonprofit organizations borrow tools to improve their homes, neighborhoods, and communities. CLASSES - Learn woodworking, blacksmithing, welding, woodturning, jewelry making, metalsmithing, bike maintenance, arts and crafts, home improvement, renovation, beekeeping, gardening, and more in a safe and supportive environment. Benefitting over 150 students per month as well as a dozen local craftspeople hired to teach the classes. OPEN WORKSHOP - Work in our full public woodshop complete with industrial woodworking tools, specialty hand tools, and a knowledgeable staff member that will help keep you safe and answer any question you may have about your project or the tools.
- When was Denver Tool Library founded?
- Denver Tool Library was founded in 2013.
- Who leads Denver Tool Library?
- Sarah Steiner serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Denver Tool Library located?
- Headquartered in Denver, CO, United States.
- What is Denver Tool Library's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Denver Tool Library trustworthy?
- Denver Tool Library has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Denver Tool Library's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 471610698.
- What is Denver Tool Library's website?
- https://www.denvertoollibrary.org