Gwendolen Orton-jones Tr Fbo Chester Public Library
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Gwendolen Orton-jones Tr Fbo Chester Public Library is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Essex, Connecticut, registered in 1994, with $66,826 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
176 Westbrook Road Ste 1, Essex, CT, 06426 EIN 06-6389217 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$67K
▲ 292.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$22K
Net assets
$549K
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 Gwendolen Orton-jones Tr Fbo Chester 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 rating302 mo reserves · +67% 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 Gwendolen Orton-jones Tr Fbo Chester Public Library: 302 mo reserves · +67% 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 Gwendolen Orton-jones Tr Fbo Chester 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 →
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 Gwendolen Orton-jones Tr Fbo Chester Public Library: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 176 Westbrook Road Ste 1, Essex, CT, 06426
- City
- Essex
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $56K (FY2019) to $67K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $549K
Operating margin
67.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$549K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$549K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,826▲292% | $21,822▲21.5% | $549,042▲8.9% | $549,042▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $17,032▲329% | $17,958▲62.5% | $504,039▼0.2% | $504,039▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,974▼93.0% | $11,048▼77.6% | $504,965▼1.4% | $504,965▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $56,597▲523% | $49,356▲160% | $512,039▼26.4% | $512,039▼27.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $9,087▼83.9% | $18,983▼16.2% | $695,841▲23.6% | $708,730▲25.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $56,281 | $22,658 | $563,017 | $563,017 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Gwendolen Orton-jones Tr Fbo Chester Public Library a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gwendolen Orton-jones Tr Fbo Chester Public Library is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 06-6389217, based in Essex, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gwendolen Orton-jones Tr Fbo Chester Public Library's EIN?
- Gwendolen Orton-jones Tr Fbo Chester Public Library's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 06-6389217.
- How much revenue does Gwendolen Orton-jones Tr Fbo Chester Public Library report?
- Gwendolen Orton-jones Tr Fbo Chester Public Library reported $66,826 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gwendolen Orton-jones Tr Fbo Chester Public Library have?
- CharityIndex grades Gwendolen Orton-jones Tr Fbo Chester Public Library C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Gwendolen Orton-jones Tr Fbo Chester Public Library (EIN 06-6389217) 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.