C Burr Artz Library
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
C Burr Artz Library is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Frederick, Maryland, registered in 1941, with $102,328 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
110 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, 21701 EIN 52-0591537 Since 1941
Revenue (FY2023)
$102K
▲ 37.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$131K
Net assets
$6.1M
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.
D
—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 C Burr Artz Library— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating554 mo reserves · -28% 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 C Burr Artz Library: 554 mo reserves · -28% margin earns a D 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 C Burr Artz Library— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 C Burr Artz Library: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $451K (FY2013) to $102K (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $6.1M
Operating margin
-28.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$6.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $102,328▲37.7% | $131,442▼26.6% | $6,068,076▲9.5% | $6,068,076▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $74,318▼66.5% | $178,957▲20.5% | $5,540,085▲5.6% | $5,540,085▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $222,104▼65.1% | $148,528▼8.1% | $5,245,323▼18.0% | $5,245,323▼18.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $635,544▲94.9% | $161,605▲92.9% | $6,397,203▲27.6% | $6,397,203▲27.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $326,038▲91.0% | $83,760▼31.2% | $5,013,579▲4.4% | $5,013,579▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $170,717▲430% | $121,728▲34.2% | $4,803,018▲8.8% | $4,803,018▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | -$51,803▼106% | $90,678▼50.0% | $4,415,057▼3.2% | $4,415,057▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $878,552▲94.7% | $181,278▼21.3% | $4,559,326▼0.2% | $4,562,091▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $451,310 | $230,221▲157% | $4,568,919▲12.9% | $4,612,093▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $89,651▲77.9% | $4,045,996▲8.2% | $4,049,715▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $50,381 | $3,740,749 | $3,740,749 | 990 |
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 C Burr Artz Library a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. C Burr Artz Library is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-0591537, based in Frederick, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is C Burr Artz Library's EIN?
- C Burr Artz Library's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-0591537.
- How much revenue does C Burr Artz Library report?
- C Burr Artz Library reported $102,328 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does C Burr Artz Library have?
- CharityIndex grades C Burr Artz Library D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for C Burr Artz Library (EIN 52-0591537) 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.