Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Estes Park, Colorado, registered in 1986, with $540,135 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1470, Estes Park, CO, 80517 EIN 74-2385213 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$540K
▲ 29.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$622K
Net assets
$2.0M
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 Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation— 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 rating39 mo reserves · -15% 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 Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation: 39 mo reserves · -15% 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 Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation— 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 Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1470, Estes Park, CO, 80517
- City
- Estes Park
- State
- Colorado
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $133K (FY2013) to $540K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $491KNet assets $2.0M
Operating margin
-15.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.5M
Total liabilities
$491K
Net assets
$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $540,135▲29.4% | $622,314▲2.4% | $2,009,616▲13.6% | $2,500,323▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $417,339▼1.6% | $607,612▲58.6% | $1,769,277▼0.8% | $2,282,797▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $424,334▲11.1% | $382,991▲29.5% | $1,782,692▼12.7% | $2,321,779▼10.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $382,009▲8.9% | $295,798▲20.3% | $2,042,222▲12.2% | $2,604,555▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $350,923▲4.4% | $245,923▼34.9% | $1,819,827▲14.7% | $2,403,809▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $336,268▲46.7% | $377,665▲1.1% | $1,586,643▲7.0% | $2,239,592▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $229,294▼37.5% | $373,723▲40.5% | $1,483,303▼14.1% | $2,119,729▲22.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $366,868▼14.9% | $266,051▼4.2% | $1,727,450▲12.1% | $1,736,489▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $431,147▲66.8% | $277,834▲37.3% | $1,540,415▲16.8% | $1,604,751▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $258,509▲94.3% | $202,390▲301% | $1,318,745▲8.3% | $1,318,745▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $133,023 | $50,433▼52.8% | $1,217,180▲12.7% | $1,219,756▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $106,838▲517% | $1,080,275▲8.2% | $1,105,380▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $17,309 | $998,303 | $1,011,099 | 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 · $158K total
15 grants to Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation totaling $158K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2024 | $9,872 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $10,931 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $7,250 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $15,077 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $6,976 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $5,200 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $10,872 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2020 | $13,733 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2019 | $9,741 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2018 | $11,321 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2017 | $18,284 |
| Denver Foundation | Restricted to support furnishing the second floor library quiet space | 2016 | $13,659 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2016 | $10,971 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2015 | $7,195 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2014 | $7,122 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-2385213, based in Estes Park, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation's EIN?
- Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-2385213.
- How much revenue does Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation report?
- Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation reported $540,135 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation (EIN 74-2385213) 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.