Placitas Community Library
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Mission
To provide & promote open and equal access to our resources and services in order to meet the informational, educational, technological, and cultural needs of our diverse community in a welcoming, convenient, and responsive manner.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Placitas Community Library has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, 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 charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for Placitas Community Library draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
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- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPlacitas Community Library is a registered education nonprofit based in Placitas, NM, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 200791230. 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 62/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $153K in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Placitas Community Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 200791230. 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.
Placitas Community Library has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('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.
Placitas Community Library is located in Placitas, NM, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.
Based on official tax filings, Placitas Community Library has $153K in annual revenue. It allocates 13% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Placitas 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 $153K in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Placitas Community Library. 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, Placitas 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 13% 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.
Upcoming Events Library Events Calendar Latest News & Updates View All News LibraryPasses Get toKnow PCL Community Events Print, Scan, Fax, Laptops Newsletter LibraryBoard Library Staff & Management The Heart […] Placitas Community Library is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 13% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $153K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Placitas Community Library are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Placitas Community Library is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 200791230, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
PLACITAS COMMUNITY 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
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (20)
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20 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 49 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 · 2005
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Placitas Community Library
- What is Placitas Community Library?
- Placitas Community Library is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Placitas, United States. Upcoming Events Library Events Calendar Latest News & Updates View All News LibraryPasses Get toKnow PCL Community Events Print, Scan, Fax, Laptops Newsletter LibraryBoard Library Staff & Management The Heart […]
- When was Placitas Community Library founded?
- Placitas Community Library was founded in 2005.
- Who leads Placitas Community Library?
- Lynnette Fields serves as Chair.
- Where is Placitas Community Library located?
- Headquartered in Placitas, NM, United States.
- What is Placitas Community Library's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 13% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Placitas Community Library trustworthy?
- Placitas Community Library has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 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 Placitas Community Library's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 200791230.
- What is Placitas Community Library's website?
- https://www.placitaslibrary.com