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Palmyra Community Library

The purpose of the organization is to provide public library progrms and services to the residents of the Palmyra Community PublicLibrary District, in the town of Palmyra, excluding …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Palmyra Community Library

Palmyra Community Library is the public library in Palmyra, New York. It is part of the OWWL system. You can check out books, movies, video games. You can use the free wifi and free computers. There are adult, teen, and youth classes in all different subjects and services. Defensive Drivinig classes are held here. Exercise and art classes are held here. There are summer programs. After school and summer snack programs for children. Rooms are available for us. There is an art gallery here.

Founded
Headquarters
Palmyra, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B70
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2011

Mission

The purpose of the organization is to provide public library progrms and services to the residents of the Palmyra Community PublicLibrary District, in the town of Palmyra, excluding the portion of the town that lies within the Newark Central School District.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B70
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 10.52%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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)
$0.86
Program$0.86
86% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Palmyra Community Library with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 82% 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
  • 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
  • It has more complete contact information than 72% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • 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

Palmyra Community Library is a registered education nonprofit based in Palmyra, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 264560063. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $386K in annual revenue. 48 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Palmyra Community Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 264560063. 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.

Palmyra Community Library has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('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.

Palmyra Community Library is located in Palmyra, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Based on official tax filings, Palmyra Community Library has $386K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% 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.

Palmyra Community 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 $386K in annual revenue. The organization has 48 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Palmyra Community 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, Palmyra Community 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.

Palmyra Community Library is the public library in Palmyra, New York. It is part of the OWWL system. You can check out books, movies, video games. You can use the free wifi and free computers. There are adult, teen, and youth classes in all different subjects and services. Defensive Drivinig classes are held here. Exercise and art classes are held here. There are summer programs. After school and summer snack programs for children. Rooms are available for us. There is an art gallery here. Palmyra Community Library is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $386K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Palmyra Community Library are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Palmyra Community Library is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 264560063, 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
$100K-$1M
86% 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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
12

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Sheryl L••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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No recent news coverage found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M 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 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 - 48 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · 48 officers 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 · 2010
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Palmyra Community Library

What is Palmyra Community Library?
Palmyra Community Library is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Palmyra, United States. Palmyra Community Library is the public library in Palmyra, New York. It is part of the OWWL system. You can check out books, movies, video games. You can use the free wifi and free computers. There are adult, teen, and youth classes in all different subjects and services. Defensive Drivinig classes are held here. Exercise and art classes are held here. There are summer programs. After school and summer snack programs for children. Rooms are available for us. There is an art gallery here.
When was Palmyra Community Library founded?
Palmyra Community Library was founded in 2010.
Who leads Palmyra Community Library?
Sheryl LaDelfa serves as Treasurer.
Where is Palmyra Community Library located?
Headquartered in Palmyra, NY, United States.
What is Palmyra Community Library's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
Is Palmyra Community Library trustworthy?
Palmyra Community Library has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Palmyra Community Library's registration number?
IRS EIN: 264560063.
What is Palmyra Community Library's website?
http://palmyracommunitylibrary.org