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Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio

The mission of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is to promote and encourage reading by the children of the State of Ohio, including for such purposes the provision of …

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio mails kids one free book each month until his or her 5th birthday. Any child in Ohio between birth and age 5 is eligible for the program, which is available at no cost to families.

Founded
Headquarters
Beavercreek, OH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B70
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

The mission of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is to promote and encourage reading by the children of the State of Ohio, including for such purposes the provision of books to children through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and ancillary activities, programs, and benefits.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B70
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 96%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.35%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
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.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.96
Program$0.96
96% to programs beats the peer average (83%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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

Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio is a registered education nonprofit based in Beavercreek, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 841826095. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $13M in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 841826095. 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.

Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio is located in Beavercreek, OH, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio has $13M in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $13M in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio. 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, Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio 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 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio mails kids one free book each month until his or her 5th birthday. Any child in Ohio between birth and age 5 is eligible for the program, which is available at no cost to families. Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $13M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 841826095, 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
$10M-$100M
96% 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

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
5

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

BA
Barbara M••••
President

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$13.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$11.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$15.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$11.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 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 - 42 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 42 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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
  • Founding date · 2019
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio

What is Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio?
Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Beavercreek, United States. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio mails kids one free book each month until his or her 5th birthday. Any child in Ohio between birth and age 5 is eligible for the program, which is available at no cost to families.
When was Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio founded?
Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio was founded in 2019.
Who leads Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio?
Barbara Mills serves as President.
Where is Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio located?
Headquartered in Beavercreek, OH, United States.
What is Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio trustworthy?
Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio's registration number?
IRS EIN: 841826095.
What is Dolly Partons Imagination Library of Ohio's website?
http://www.ohioimaginationlibrary.org