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Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc

Friends of the Library of Collier County, Inc. (the Organization") is a not-for-profit corporation organized in 1957 and incorporated in April, 1961. The Organization was formed to establish …

Friends of the Library of Collier

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc

Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc is a education organization based in NAPLES, United States. Annual revenue: $303K. EIN: 591030780.

Founded
Headquarters
Naples, FL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B700
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1964

Mission

Friends of the Library of Collier County, Inc. (the Organization") is a not-for-profit corporation organized in 1957 and incorporated in April, 1961. The Organization was formed to establish a free public library system in Collier County. The ongoing mission of the Organization is to support and to enrich the services of the Collier County Public Library System.The Organization provides library related programs, including sponsoring authors, special events for children,education tuition, books and travel expenses for county library employees for seminars and college credit classes in library science. The Organization also provides funds for library media, library equipment and furniture, internet connections, training and conference fees and expenses for library employees, an adult lecture series and programs for young people. These activities are funded from donations, member dues, earnings from investments and proceeds from fund-raising functions.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B700
Cause tags
Education
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 74%
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.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.89
Program$0.89
89% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1961, it predates 90% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 74% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • 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.

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Naples, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1961 and has been operating for 65 years. Its EIN is 591030780. 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 $980K in annual revenue. 69 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 591030780. 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.

Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc 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 89% 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.

Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc is located in Naples, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1961 and has been active for 65 years.

Based on official tax filings, Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc has $980K in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $980K in annual revenue. The organization has 69 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc. 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, Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc 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 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.

Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc is a education organization based in NAPLES, United States. Annual revenue: $303K. EIN: 591030780. Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1961.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $980K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 591030780, 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
89% 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

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

CI
Cindy R••••
President

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M 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
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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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 69 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 69 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
  • Founding date · 1961
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc

What is Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc?
Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Naples, United States. Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc is a education organization based in NAPLES, United States. Annual revenue: $303K. EIN: 591030780.
When was Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc founded?
Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc was founded in 1961.
Who leads Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc?
Cindy Ruddy serves as President.
Where is Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc located?
Headquartered in Naples, FL, United States.
What is Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc trustworthy?
Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc 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 Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 591030780.
What is Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc's website?
http://www.collier-friends.org