Friends of A K Smiley Public Library
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Friends of A K Smiley Public Library is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Redlands, California, registered in 1982, with $180,404 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
125 W Vine St, Redlands, CA, 92373 EIN 95-3523536 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$180K
▲ 3.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$98K
Net assets
$696K
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 Friends of A K Smiley Public Library— 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 rating85 mo reserves · +46% 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 Friends of A K Smiley Public Library: 85 mo reserves · +46% 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 Friends of A K Smiley Public 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 Friends of A K Smiley Public Library: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 125 W Vine St, Redlands, CA, 92373
- City
- Redlands
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $248K (FY2017) to $180K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $696K
Operating margin
45.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$696K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$696K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $180,404▲3.9% | $97,928▼3.9% | $695,704▲13.4% | $695,704▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $173,569▲8.3% | $101,899▲7.8% | $613,228▲13.3% | $613,228▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $160,228▲14.4% | $94,549▲11.2% | $541,258▲13.8% | $541,258▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $140,090▼20.7% | $85,056▲31.9% | $475,578▼3.8% | $475,578▼3.8% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $176,697▲51.9% | $64,464▼38.4% | $494,558▲29.4% | $494,558▲29.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $116,324▼18.3% | $104,574▼19.9% | $382,325▲3.2% | $382,325▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $142,345▼42.7% | $130,481▲0.6% | $370,576▲3.3% | $370,576▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $248,390 | $129,694 | $358,712 | $358,712 | 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 · $19K total
3 grants to Friends of A K Smiley Public Library totaling $19K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inland Empire Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $6,509 |
| Inland Empire Community Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $6,327 |
| Inland Empire Community Foundation | Annual distribution | 2021 | $6,052 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of A K Smiley Public Library a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends of A K Smiley Public Library is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-3523536, based in Redlands, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends of A K Smiley Public Library's EIN?
- Friends of A K Smiley Public Library's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3523536.
- How much revenue does Friends of A K Smiley Public Library report?
- Friends of A K Smiley Public Library reported $180,404 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends of A K Smiley Public Library have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends of A K Smiley Public Library B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Friends of A K Smiley Public Library (EIN 95-3523536) 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.