Chautauqua-cattaraugus Library System
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Chautauqua-cattaraugus Library System is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Jamestown, New York, registered in 1972, with $1,706,659 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
106 W 5th St, Jamestown, NY, 14701 EIN 16-0849330 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.7M
▲ 11.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.8M
Net assets
$1.4M
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
—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 Chautauqua-cattaraugus Library System— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · -3% 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 Chautauqua-cattaraugus Library System: 10 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ 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 Chautauqua-cattaraugus Library System— 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 Chautauqua-cattaraugus Library System: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2014) to $1.7M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $59KNet assets $1.4M
Operating margin
-2.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$59K
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,706,659▲11.8% | $1,751,862▲8.5% | $1,430,233▼3.1% | $1,489,632▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,525,903▼4.2% | $1,614,230▼1.5% | $1,475,436▼5.6% | $1,561,785▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,592,993▼19.8% | $1,639,639▲2.2% | $1,563,763▼2.9% | $1,636,707▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,986,396▲50.1% | $1,604,369▲7.5% | $1,610,409▲31.1% | $1,686,392▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,323,163▼6.9% | $1,492,644▲6.0% | $1,228,382▼12.1% | $1,437,937▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,421,140▼20.5% | $1,407,492▼27.2% | $1,397,863▲1.0% | $1,450,629▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,786,665▲3.1% | $1,932,687▲6.5% | $1,384,215▼9.5% | $1,436,788▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,733,187▼3.8% | $1,815,060▼1.9% | $1,530,237▼5.1% | $1,591,192▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,802,493▲10.9% | $1,849,604▲16.0% | $1,612,110▼2.8% | $1,645,810▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,625,600▲5.6% | $1,594,159▲5.2% | $1,659,221▲1.9% | $1,691,513▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,539,785 | $1,515,907▲6.1% | $1,627,780▲7.6% | $1,663,543▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,429,266▲0.4% | $1,512,307▲1.7% | $1,547,106▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,422,939 | $1,487,724 | $1,579,107 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chautauqua-cattaraugus Library System a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Chautauqua-cattaraugus Library System is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-0849330, based in Jamestown, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Chautauqua-cattaraugus Library System's EIN?
- Chautauqua-cattaraugus Library System's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-0849330.
- How much revenue does Chautauqua-cattaraugus Library System report?
- Chautauqua-cattaraugus Library System reported $1,706,659 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Chautauqua-cattaraugus Library System have?
- CharityIndex grades Chautauqua-cattaraugus Library System B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Chautauqua-cattaraugus Library System (EIN 16-0849330) 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.