Salem Public Library Foundation
The mission of the salem public library foundation is to support enhancement projects, programs, and services of the salem public library.
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Salem Public Library Foundation
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Mission
The mission of the salem public library foundation is to support enhancement projects, programs, and services of the salem public library.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Salem Public Library Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds 4 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for Salem Public Library Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySalem Public Library Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Salem, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 930799658. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $232K in annual revenue. 44 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Salem Public Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 930799658. 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.
Salem Public Library Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('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 arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Salem Public Library Foundation is located in Salem, OR, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.
Based on official tax filings, Salem Public Library Foundation has $232K in annual revenue. It allocates 63% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Salem Public Library Foundation 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 small organization. It has $232K in annual revenue. The organization has 44 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Salem Public Library Foundation. 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, Salem Public Library Foundation 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 63% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 63% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $232K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Salem Public Library Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Salem Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 930799658, 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 (FY2024): 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.
SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 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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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (21)
Source: Public filings
21 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 - 44 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 44 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 · 1981
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Salem Public Library Foundation
- What is Salem Public Library Foundation?
- Salem Public Library Foundation is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Salem, United States. Salem Public Library Foundation
- When was Salem Public Library Foundation founded?
- Salem Public Library Foundation was founded in 1981.
- Who leads Salem Public Library Foundation?
- Laura Engel serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Salem Public Library Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Salem, OR, United States.
- What is Salem Public Library Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 63% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Salem Public Library Foundation trustworthy?
- Salem Public Library Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 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 Salem Public Library Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 930799658.
- What is Salem Public Library Foundation's website?
- http://www.splfoundation.org