Heritage Public Library
Providing a free public library to residents of four (4) municiplaities in washington county. To encourage reading by more residents, and to provide reference services and other
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As a free library, hpl grants access to over 80,000items through the washington library network. These resources include reference materials;books;periodicals. Hpl provides opportunities to members of every age andstatus. Hpl hosts storytimes & courses throughout theyear. Topics are dependent upon requests & interests... Hpl recognizes the influence technology has on theenvironment. Hpl upgrades networks when necessary toprovide the same....
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Mission
Providing a free public library to residents of four (4) municiplaities in washington county. To encourage reading by more residents, and to provide reference services and other
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Heritage Public 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 - more than 85% of similar organizations. 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 has verified more about this organization than about 80% 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHeritage Public Library is a registered education nonprofit based in Mcdonald, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its EIN is 251048764. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $139K in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Heritage Public Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 251048764. 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.
Heritage Public Library has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% 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.
Heritage Public Library is located in Mcdonald, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.
Based on official tax filings, Heritage Public Library has $139K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% 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.
Heritage Public Library 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 $139K in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Heritage Public 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, Heritage Public 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 82% 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.
As a free library, hpl grants access to over 80,000items through the washington library network. These resources include reference materials;books;periodicals. Hpl provides opportunities to members of every age andstatus. Hpl hosts storytimes & courses throughout theyear. Topics are dependent upon requests & interests... Hpl recognizes the influence technology has on theenvironment. Hpl upgrades networks when necessary toprovide the same.... Heritage Public Library is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1978.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $139K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Heritage Public Library are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Heritage Public Library is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 251048764, 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 (FY2024): 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.
HERITAGE PUBLIC 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 FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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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 - 26 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
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 26 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 · 1978
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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 Heritage Public Library
- What is Heritage Public Library?
- Heritage Public Library is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Mcdonald, United States. As a free library, hpl grants access to over 80,000items through the washington library network. These resources include reference materials;books;periodicals. Hpl provides opportunities to members of every age andstatus. Hpl hosts storytimes & courses throughout theyear. Topics are dependent upon requests & interests... Hpl recognizes the influence technology has on theenvironment. Hpl upgrades networks when necessary toprovide the same....
- When was Heritage Public Library founded?
- Heritage Public Library was founded in 1978.
- Who leads Heritage Public Library?
- Kathleen Farner serves as President.
- Where is Heritage Public Library located?
- Headquartered in Mcdonald, PA, United States.
- What is Heritage Public Library's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Heritage Public Library trustworthy?
- Heritage Public Library has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Heritage Public Library's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 251048764.
- What is Heritage Public Library's website?
- http://www.heritagelibrarypa.org