Washington County Free Library
THE MISSION OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARY SYSTEM IS TO CONTINUALLY IMPROVE OUR SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC BY: PROVIDING THE PUBLIC WITH FREE ACCESS TO LIBRARY MATERIALS …
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Washington County Free Library is a education organization based in HAGERSTOWN, United States. Annual revenue: $9.0 million. EIN: 526001038.
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Mission
The mission of the washington county free library system is to continually improve our service to the public by: providing the public with free access to library materials in a variety of formats promoting community enrichment, economic vitality and individual achievement through reading and lifelong learning helping people of all ages find information which meets their diverse personal, educational, and professional needs recognizing our responsibility to balance available resources to serve everyone in the community supplying the local government with state, national, and worldwide connectivity providing leadership in cooperative and innovative library service.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Washington County Free Library with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1898, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. 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
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWashington County Free Library is a registered education nonprofit based in Hagerstown, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1898 and has been operating for 128 years. Its EIN is 526001038. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Washington County Free Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 526001038. 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.
Washington County Free Library has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('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.
Washington County Free Library is located in Hagerstown, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1898 and has been active for 128 years.
Based on official tax filings, Washington County Free Library has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 66% 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.
Washington County Free 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 large organization. It has $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Washington County Free 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, Washington County Free 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 66% 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.
Washington County Free Library is a education organization based in HAGERSTOWN, United States. Annual revenue: $9.0 million. EIN: 526001038. Washington County Free Library is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1898.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 66% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $8M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Washington County Free Library are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Washington County Free Library is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 526001038, 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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WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (13)
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13 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 - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 38 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 · 1898
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Washington County Free Library
- What is Washington County Free Library?
- Washington County Free Library is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Hagerstown, United States. Washington County Free Library is a education organization based in HAGERSTOWN, United States. Annual revenue: $9.0 million. EIN: 526001038.
- When was Washington County Free Library founded?
- Washington County Free Library was founded in 1898.
- Who leads Washington County Free Library?
- Jenny L Bakos serves as EXEC. DIR./SECRETARY.
- Where is Washington County Free Library located?
- Headquartered in Hagerstown, MD, United States.
- What is Washington County Free Library's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 66% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Washington County Free Library trustworthy?
- Washington County Free Library has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Washington County Free Library's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 526001038.
- What is Washington County Free Library's website?
- https://www.washcolibrary.org