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Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn is a education organization based in CENTER VALLEY, United States. Annual revenue: $500K. EIN: 231686197.
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Mission
Public library
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1967, it predates 87% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% 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 contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySouthern Lehigh Public Library Assn is a registered education nonprofit based in Center Valley, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 years. Its EIN is 231686197. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $538K in annual revenue. 53 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 231686197. 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.
Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('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.
Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn is located in Center Valley, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years.
Based on official tax filings, Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn has $538K 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.
Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn 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 $538K in annual revenue. The organization has 53 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn. 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, Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn 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%). 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.
Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn is a education organization based in CENTER VALLEY, United States. Annual revenue: $500K. EIN: 231686197. Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1967.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $538K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 231686197, 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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SOUTHERN LEHIGH PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSN 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 (16)
Source: Public filings
16 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 - 53 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 · 53 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 · 1967
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn
- What is Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn?
- Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Center Valley, United States. Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn is a education organization based in CENTER VALLEY, United States. Annual revenue: $500K. EIN: 231686197.
- When was Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn founded?
- Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn was founded in 1967.
- Who leads Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn?
- Mark Sullivan serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn located?
- Headquartered in Center Valley, PA, United States.
- What is Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn trustworthy?
- Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 231686197.
- What is Southern Lehigh Public Library Assn's website?
- http://www.solehipl.org