Ridgefield Library Association Inc
RIDGEFIELD LIBRARY IS A PUBLIC LIBRARY, INCORPORATED IN 1901 AS A PRIVATE 501(C)3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNED BY A SIXTEEN MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE LIBRARY SERVES AS …
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Mission
Ridgefield library is a public library, incorporated in 1901 as a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and governed by a sixteen member board of directors. The library serves as a cultural and intellectual center and a community gathering place for everyone in the community. With a collection of 75,255 items it provides free access to information and technology as well as programming for all ages.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Ridgefield Library Association Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1901, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 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 charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRidgefield Library Association Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Ridgefield, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1901 and has been operating for 125 years. Its EIN is 060692378. 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 $4M in annual revenue. 52 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Ridgefield Library Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 060692378. 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.
Ridgefield Library Association Inc 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Ridgefield Library Association Inc is located in Ridgefield, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1901 and has been active for 125 years.
Based on official tax filings, Ridgefield Library Association Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Ridgefield Library Association 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 medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 52 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Ridgefield Library Association 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, Ridgefield Library Association 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 72% 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.
Visit Ridgefield Library for books, storytimes, author talks, technology classes, study spaces, digital collections & community programs in Ridgefield, CT. Ridgefield Library Association Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1901.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Ridgefield Library Association Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ridgefield Library Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 060692378, 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
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RIDGEFIELD LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 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
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (19)
Source: Public filings
19 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 52 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 52 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 · 1901
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Ridgefield Library Association Inc
- What is Ridgefield Library Association Inc?
- Ridgefield Library Association Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Ridgefield, United States. Visit Ridgefield Library for books, storytimes, author talks, technology classes, study spaces, digital collections & community programs in Ridgefield, CT.
- When was Ridgefield Library Association Inc founded?
- Ridgefield Library Association Inc was founded in 1901.
- Who leads Ridgefield Library Association Inc?
- Ms Brenda Mckinley serves as LIBRARY DIRECTOR.
- Where is Ridgefield Library Association Inc located?
- Headquartered in Ridgefield, CT, United States.
- What is Ridgefield Library Association Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ridgefield Library Association Inc trustworthy?
- Ridgefield Library Association Inc 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 Ridgefield Library Association Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 060692378.
- What is Ridgefield Library Association Inc's website?
- https://www.ridgefieldlibrary.org