Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc
To enhance the programs and services of the louisville free public library.
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Benefiting, promoting, supporting, encouraging, and enhancing the programs and services of the Louisville free public library since 1980.
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Mission
To enhance the programs and services of the louisville free public library.
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
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 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 + methodologyLouisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Louisville, KY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 610969361. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 105 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 610969361. 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.
Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% 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.
Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc is located in Louisville, KY, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.
Based on official tax filings, Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Louisville Free Public Library Foundation 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 large organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 105 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Louisville Free Public Library Foundation 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, Louisville Free Public Library Foundation 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Benefiting, promoting, supporting, encouraging, and enhancing the programs and services of the Louisville free public library since 1980. Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $6M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 610969361, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
LOUISVILLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Library's Reading and Cultural pass program aims to combat summer learning loss - WHAS11
Louisville launches summer programs for families across the city - Spectrum News
Louisville Free Public Library kicks off summer reading program at Waterfront Park - WDRB
Louisville Free Public Library summer reading program kicks off on the Waterfront - WAVE News
Louisville Summer Reading and 2026 Cultural Pass programs begin May 30 - WAVE News
Louisville Free Public Library expands telescope lending program - WHAS11
PNC Foundation grant expands early learning at Louisville libraries - WLKY
7 Louisville Free Public Library services you might not know about - 6AM City
Louisville Free Public Library raises 83% of $1 million goal - Louisville Public Media
LIST: Louisville Free Public Library reveals its most read titles of 2025 - WHAS11
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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 - 105 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 105 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 1980
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc
- What is Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc?
- Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Louisville, United States. Benefiting, promoting, supporting, encouraging, and enhancing the programs and services of the Louisville free public library since 1980.
- When was Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc founded?
- Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc was founded in 1980.
- Who leads Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc?
- Chandra Gordon serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Louisville, KY, United States.
- What is Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 610969361.
- What is Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc's website?
- http://www.lfplfoundation.org