Carpenter-carse Library
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Carpenter-carse Library is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hinesburg, Vermont, registered in 1990, with $324,695 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
69 Ballards Corners, Hinesburg, VT, 05461 EIN 03-0185083 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2024)
$325K
▲ 13.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$358K
Net assets
$478K
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.
C+
—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 Carpenter-carse Library— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · -10% 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 Carpenter-carse Library: 16 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a C+ 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 Carpenter-carse 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 Carpenter-carse Library: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $213K (FY2013) to $325K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $478K
Operating margin
-10.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$478K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$478K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $324,695▲13.5% | $358,447▼2.0% | $477,778▼2.7% | $477,778▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $286,046▲3.1% | $365,946▲6.9% | $490,879▼12.4% | $490,879▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $277,478▼25.4% | $342,435▲9.8% | $560,258▼8.3% | $560,258▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $371,975▲37.6% | $311,988▲8.3% | $611,073▲5.0% | $611,073▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $270,333▲4.2% | $287,967▲14.0% | $581,838▲3.5% | $581,838▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $259,482▼2.1% | $252,519▼10.0% | $562,046▼0.1% | $562,046▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $265,115▲1.7% | $280,637▲8.1% | $562,518▼2.5% | $562,518▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $260,650▲1.8% | $259,640▲9.7% | $576,949▲1.1% | $576,949▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $256,166▲8.0% | $236,616▲4.5% | $570,391▲5.1% | $570,391▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $237,161▲0.5% | $226,528▼1.0% | $542,525▲2.0% | $542,525▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $236,013▲10.7% | $228,817▲6.1% | $531,892▲0.9% | $531,892▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $213,229 | $215,637▲0.6% | $526,952▼0.5% | $526,952▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $214,408 | $529,360 | $529,360 | 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.
Grants received · $32K total
4 grants to Carpenter-carse Library totaling $32K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Community Foundation | Ya graphic novel area improvement and author visit | 2024 | $7,300 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Gen. purpose | 2019 | $10,159 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Gen. support | 2018 | $8,304 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Gen. support | 2016 | $6,071 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Carpenter-carse Library a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Carpenter-carse Library is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 03-0185083, based in Hinesburg, Vermont. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Carpenter-carse Library's EIN?
- Carpenter-carse Library's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 03-0185083.
- How much revenue does Carpenter-carse Library report?
- Carpenter-carse Library reported $324,695 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Carpenter-carse Library have?
- CharityIndex grades Carpenter-carse Library C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Carpenter-carse Library (EIN 03-0185083) 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.