Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, registered in 2002, with $1,188,004 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2111 Snow Rd, Cleveland, OH, 44134 EIN 26-0042432 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.2M
▲ 6.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$618K
Net assets
$9.4M
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.
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 Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation— 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 rating183 mo reserves · +48% 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 Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation: 183 mo reserves · +48% 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 Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation— 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 Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2111 Snow Rd, Cleveland, OH, 44134
- City
- Cleveland
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $727K (FY2013) to $1.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $175KNet assets $9.4M
Operating margin
48.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.6M
Total liabilities
$175K
Net assets
$9.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,188,004▲6.3% | $618,161▲7.5% | $9,426,914▲11.3% | $9,601,747▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,117,621▼35.2% | $575,008▼5.8% | $8,466,402▲15.4% | $8,556,875▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,724,556▼8.8% | $610,530▲20.4% | $7,335,968▼10.2% | $7,422,567▼10.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,891,818▲134% | $507,193▲58.9% | $8,169,792▲14.9% | $8,245,561▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $808,686▼11.4% | $319,220▼28.8% | $7,113,338▲23.0% | $7,145,352▲22.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $912,538▼13.7% | $448,484▲20.4% | $5,784,035▲28.1% | $5,843,839▲28.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,057,593▲41.9% | $372,423▼1.5% | $4,516,533▲5.6% | $4,550,255▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $745,234▲25.1% | $378,182▲5.0% | $4,278,911▲21.5% | $4,380,895▲21.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $595,741▲8.0% | $360,292▲35.8% | $3,523,171▲11.9% | $3,607,555▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $551,598▼14.2% | $265,376▼62.8% | $3,149,375▲5.6% | $3,231,536▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $643,039▼11.5% | $713,603▲367% | $2,981,614▼1.4% | $3,087,348▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $726,584 | $152,827▲9.9% | $3,024,360▲37.7% | $3,139,174▲35.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $139,078▲2.6% | $2,195,797▲22.3% | $2,323,121▲27.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $135,514 | $1,795,821 | $1,829,721 | 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 · $322K total
25 grants to Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation totaling $322K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2024 | $18,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $16,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $15,750 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $8,600 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $8,300 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | General support, early childhood success and 123 read program | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $7,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2021 | $13,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,950 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,950 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $7,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $1,000 to support writers center stage; $500 to support exlibris fund; $1,000 to support 123read, $3,000 to support writers center stage; $1,000 to support ex libris society - annual fund | 2021 | $6,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $1,000 to support writers center stage; $500 to support exlibris fund; $1,000 to support 123read, $3,000 to support writers center stage; $1,000 to support ex libris society - annual fund | 2021 | $6,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $5,264 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-0042432, based in Cleveland, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation's EIN?
- Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-0042432.
- How much revenue does Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation report?
- Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation reported $1,188,004 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation (EIN 26-0042432) 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.