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Glen Ellyn Library Foundation

Fund innovation and outreach services for library patrons not funded by real estate tax revenues levied by the glen ellyn public library

Education Glen Ellyn, IL EIN: 364243793 (IRS) Reg: 36-4243793 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
64/100 · methodology

About Glen Ellyn Library Foundation

The Glen Ellyn Library Foundation (GELF) was established in 1998. The Foundation is an independent, non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization; governed by a volunteer board of directors made up of community members and non-voting representatives of the Friends of the Glen Ellyn Public Library, the Glen Ellyn Public Library Board of Trustees, and the Glen Ellyn Public Library administration. The Foundation accepts both outright and deferred gifts of all sizes from anyone who wishes to support

Founded
Headquarters
Glen Ellyn, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B117
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

Fund innovation and outreach services for library patrons not funded by real estate tax revenues levied by the glen ellyn public library

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B117
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 42%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 35.69%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 64
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 44.8% of total expenses ($26,864 of $60,011).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.42
Program$0.42

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Glen Ellyn Library Foundation with 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 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's profile for Glen Ellyn Library Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

Glen Ellyn Library Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Glen Ellyn, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 364243793. 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 64/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $75K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Glen Ellyn Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 364243793. 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.

Glen Ellyn Library Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. 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 64 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Glen Ellyn Library Foundation is located in Glen Ellyn, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.

Based on official tax filings, Glen Ellyn Library Foundation has $75K in annual revenue. It allocates 42% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 73% 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.

Glen Ellyn Library Foundation 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 small organization. It has $75K in annual revenue.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Glen Ellyn Library Foundation. 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, Glen Ellyn Library Foundation 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 42% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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 Glen Ellyn Library Foundation (GELF) was established in 1998. The Foundation is an independent, non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization; governed by a volunteer board of directors made up of community members and non-voting representatives of the Friends of the Glen Ellyn Public Library, the Glen Ellyn Public Library Board of Trustees, and the Glen Ellyn Public Library administration. The Foundation accepts both outright and deferred gifts of all sizes from anyone who wishes to support Glen Ellyn Library Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 42% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $75K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Glen Ellyn Library Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Glen Ellyn Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 364243793, 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
$10K-$100K
42% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2012, FY2011.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

ME
Merrill R•••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2012
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2011
IRS/ProPublica

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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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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 · 1 officer 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 · 1998
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Glen Ellyn Library Foundation

What is Glen Ellyn Library Foundation?
Glen Ellyn Library Foundation is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Glen Ellyn, United States. The Glen Ellyn Library Foundation (GELF) was established in 1998. The Foundation is an independent, non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization; governed by a volunteer board of directors made up of community members and non-voting representatives of the Friends of the Glen Ellyn Public Library, the Glen Ellyn Public Library Board of Trustees, and the Glen Ellyn Public Library administration. The Foundation accepts both outright and deferred gifts of all sizes from anyone who wishes to support
When was Glen Ellyn Library Foundation founded?
Glen Ellyn Library Foundation was founded in 1998.
Who leads Glen Ellyn Library Foundation?
Merrill Rajeck serves as Treasurer.
Where is Glen Ellyn Library Foundation located?
Headquartered in Glen Ellyn, IL, United States.
What is Glen Ellyn Library Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 42% of expenses go to program services.
Is Glen Ellyn Library Foundation trustworthy?
Glen Ellyn Library Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64 out of 100 (Partial 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 Glen Ellyn Library Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 364243793. Registration: 36-4243793 (United States).
What is Glen Ellyn Library Foundation's website?
https://gepl.org/foundation/