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Joseph T Simpson Public Library

Serving a rapidly growing community in southcentral pennsylvania, the joseph t. Simpson public library serves as a vital community resource for learning and leisure. By providing access to …

Mechanicsburg, PA EIN: 231652343 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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73
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Joseph T Simpson Public Library

Cumberland County Library System, located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Founded
Headquarters
Mechanicsburg, PA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1970

Mission

Serving a rapidly growing community in southcentral pennsylvania, the joseph t. Simpson public library serves as a vital community resource for learning and leisure. By providing access to an array of traditional and innovative public library services, simpson library improves the quality of life for over 156,000 visitors each year. In 2024, simpson library checked out 583,988 to library cardholders and presented 2825 programs for all ages with more than 48,000 people in attendance.

Focus areas & reach

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 75%
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)
$0.81
Program$0.81
81% to programs beats the peer average (75%) 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, Joseph T Simpson Public Library has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1960, it predates 88% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently 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
  • 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

Joseph T Simpson Public Library is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Mechanicsburg, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1960 and has been operating for 66 years. Its EIN is 231652343. 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 $1M in annual revenue. 61 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Joseph T Simpson Public Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 231652343. 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.

Joseph T Simpson Public Library 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 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Joseph T Simpson Public Library is located in Mechanicsburg, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1960 and has been active for 66 years.

Based on official tax filings, Joseph T Simpson Public Library has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Joseph T Simpson Public Library is classified as an Arts & Culture 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 61 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Joseph T Simpson 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, Joseph T Simpson 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 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.

Cumberland County Library System, located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Joseph T Simpson Public Library is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1960.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Joseph T Simpson Public Library are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Joseph T Simpson Public Library is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 231652343, 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
$1M-$10M
81% 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

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
46

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

PA
Patricia L•••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (20)

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M 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 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 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 - 61 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 · 61 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 · 1960
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 Joseph T Simpson Public Library

What is Joseph T Simpson Public Library?
Joseph T Simpson Public Library is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Mechanicsburg, United States. Cumberland County Library System, located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
When was Joseph T Simpson Public Library founded?
Joseph T Simpson Public Library was founded in 1960.
Who leads Joseph T Simpson Public Library?
Patricia Leib serves as Treasurer.
Where is Joseph T Simpson Public Library located?
Headquartered in Mechanicsburg, PA, United States.
What is Joseph T Simpson Public Library's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Joseph T Simpson Public Library trustworthy?
Joseph T Simpson Public Library 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 Joseph T Simpson Public Library's registration number?
IRS EIN: 231652343.
What is Joseph T Simpson Public Library's website?
http://www.simpsonlibrary.org