Friends of the Sedona Library
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The Friends of the Sedona Library About the Friends The Friends of the Sedona Library supports Community Library Sedona as it strives to encourage literacy, lifelong learning, and the love of reading throughout our diverse community. The Friends group enhances the Library’s resources, increases the community’s access to information and knowledge, helps provide a vibrant […]
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Provide financial support to the sedona public library dba community library sedona
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Friends of the Sedona Library with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 93% 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
- Established in 1967, it predates 87% 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 similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
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- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFriends of the Sedona Library is a registered education nonprofit based in Sedona, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 years. Its EIN is 866054626. 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 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $350K in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Friends of the Sedona Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 866054626. 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 Sedona Library has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% 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 Sedona Library is located in Sedona, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years.
Based on official tax filings, Friends of the Sedona Library has $350K in annual revenue. It allocates 88% 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 Sedona Library is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $350K in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Friends of the Sedona 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, Friends of the Sedona 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 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
The Friends of the Sedona Library About the Friends The Friends of the Sedona Library supports Community Library Sedona as it strives to encourage literacy, lifelong learning, and the love of reading throughout our diverse community. The Friends group enhances the Library’s resources, increases the community’s access to information and knowledge, helps provide a vibrant […] Friends of the Sedona Library is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1967.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $350K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Friends of the Sedona Library are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of the Sedona Library is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 866054626, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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FRIENDS OF THE SEDONA 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (6)
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6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 23 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 23 officers on file
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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 · 1967
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Friends of the Sedona Library
- What is Friends of the Sedona Library?
- Friends of the Sedona Library is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Sedona, United States. The Friends of the Sedona Library About the Friends The Friends of the Sedona Library supports Community Library Sedona as it strives to encourage literacy, lifelong learning, and the love of reading throughout our diverse community. The Friends group enhances the Library’s resources, increases the community’s access to information and knowledge, helps provide a vibrant […]
- When was Friends of the Sedona Library founded?
- Friends of the Sedona Library was founded in 1967.
- Who leads Friends of the Sedona Library?
- Donna Hawk serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Friends of the Sedona Library located?
- Headquartered in Sedona, AZ, United States.
- What is Friends of the Sedona Library's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Friends of the Sedona Library trustworthy?
- Friends of the Sedona Library has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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 Sedona Library's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 866054626. Registration: 86-6052627 (United States).
- What is Friends of the Sedona Library's website?
- https://communitylibrarysedona.org/the-friends-of-the-sedona-library/