Fort Worth Public Library Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Fort Worth Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fort Worth, Texas, registered in 1994, with $425,370 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
306 W Seventh St Suite 205, Fort Worth, TX, 76102 EIN 75-2486106 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$425K
▼ 47.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$800K
Net assets
$1.6M
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 Fort Worth 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating23 mo reserves · -88% 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 Fort Worth Public Library Foundation: 23 mo reserves · -88% margin earns a F 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 Fort Worth 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 →
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 Fort Worth Public Library Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 306 W Seventh St Suite 205, Fort Worth, TX, 76102
- City
- Fort Worth
- State
- Texas
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $744K (FY2013) to $425K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $167KNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
-88.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$167K
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $425,370▼47.6% | $799,581▲10.4% | $1,561,380▼17.9% | $1,728,814▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $811,551▲24.5% | $724,341▲10.4% | $1,902,198▲6.2% | $1,919,563▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $651,621▲33.0% | $655,933▲19.7% | $1,791,917▼0.2% | $1,858,066▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $489,920▲39.8% | $548,203▼5.5% | $1,796,229▼3.1% | $1,825,357▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $350,499▼3.8% | $580,370▲10.3% | $1,854,512▼11.0% | $1,911,793▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $364,452▼33.2% | $526,411 | $2,084,383▼9.5% | $2,141,963▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $545,564▲41.8% | $526,189▲13.1% | $2,303,895▲1.3% | $2,386,871▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $384,782▼46.8% | $465,218▲9.2% | $2,273,759▼3.4% | $2,336,004▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $723,742▲21.6% | $425,952▼16.8% | $2,354,680▲14.4% | $2,473,895▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $595,141▲51.6% | $511,852▼50.7% | $2,057,892▲4.2% | $2,072,492▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $392,600▼47.2% | $1,038,801▲77.8% | $1,974,603▼26.0% | $2,329,541▼13.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $743,746 | $584,236▲51.4% | $2,667,190▲4.4% | $2,694,563▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $385,962 | $2,554,066 | $2,567,632 | 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 · $303K total
31 grants to Fort Worth Public Library Foundation totaling $303K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $21,950 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $35,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2023 | $6,999 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | As designated by manya shorr. please let manya shorr know of this grant | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | As designated by manya shorr. please let manya shorr know of this grant | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $35,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | As toolbox grant for fundraising support | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $5,850 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | To support the transfer of the bumpersaurus slide from fw museum of science & history to the library. | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $6,300 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $6,300 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For toolbox award for computers and software | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | As staff recommended holiday donation | 2020 | $250 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2019 | $15,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Fort Worth Public Library Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Fort Worth Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-2486106, based in Fort Worth, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Fort Worth Public Library Foundation's EIN?
- Fort Worth Public Library Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-2486106.
- How much revenue does Fort Worth Public Library Foundation report?
- Fort Worth Public Library Foundation reported $425,370 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Fort Worth Public Library Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Fort Worth Public Library Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Fort Worth Public Library Foundation (EIN 75-2486106) 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.