Arvin A Brown Public Library
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Arvin A Brown Public Library is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Richford, Vermont, registered in 1963, with $95,599 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
88 Main St, Richford, VT, 05476 EIN 03-0270211 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2024)
$96K
▲ 38.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$84K
Net assets
$143K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Arvin A Brown Public Library— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating21 mo reserves · +12% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Arvin A Brown Public Library: 21 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Arvin A Brown Public Library— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Arvin A Brown Public Library: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $73K (FY2016) to $96K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $9,866Net assets $143K
Operating margin
12.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$153K
Total liabilities
$9,866
Net assets
$143K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,599▲38.0% | $83,715▲35.1% | $143,482▲20.5% | $153,348▲27.4% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $69,254▲0.7% | $61,962▼11.9% | $119,026▲18.4% | $120,397▲16.9% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $68,783▼23.4% | $70,337▲42.9% | $100,504▼12.3% | $103,009▼10.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $89,839▲67.0% | $49,214▼23.6% | $114,614▲44.5% | $115,245▲44.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $53,790▼31.0% | $64,444▼18.1% | $79,334▼11.1% | $79,522▼11.0% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $77,918▲14.1% | $78,667▲13.8% | $89,277▲6.8% | $89,337▲6.2% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $68,290▼3.5% | $69,123▼2.8% | $83,577▼10.6% | $84,091▼10.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $70,768▼3.2% | $71,141▲3.6% | $93,516▲6.5% | $93,587▲6.5% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $73,100 | $68,691 | $87,836 | $87,836 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Arvin A Brown Public Library a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Arvin A Brown Public Library is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 03-0270211, based in Richford, Vermont. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Arvin A Brown Public Library's EIN?
- Arvin A Brown Public Library's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 03-0270211.
- How much revenue does Arvin A Brown Public Library report?
- Arvin A Brown Public Library reported $95,599 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Arvin A Brown Public Library have?
- CharityIndex grades Arvin A Brown Public Library B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Arvin A Brown Public Library (EIN 03-0270211) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.