Indianapolis-marion County Public Library Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Indianapolis-marion County Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana, registered in 1969, with $3,290,915 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 6134, Indianapolis, IN, 46206 EIN 23-7016089 Since 1969
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.3M
▲ 26.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.1M
Net assets
$26.1M
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 Indianapolis-marion 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 rating102 mo reserves · +7% 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 Indianapolis-marion County Public Library Foundation: 102 mo reserves · +7% 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 Indianapolis-marion 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 →
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 Indianapolis-marion County 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
- Po Box 6134, Indianapolis, IN, 46206
- City
- Indianapolis
- State
- Indiana
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $3.7M (FY2013) to $3.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $56KNet assets $26.1M
Operating margin
6.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$26.2M
Total liabilities
$56K
Net assets
$26.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,290,915▲26.8% | $3,065,845▼7.0% | $26,139,485▲8.2% | $26,195,377▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,594,938▲1.7% | $3,296,282▲5.0% | $24,167,916▲6.7% | $24,211,070▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,552,026▼28.7% | $3,139,988▼16.2% | $22,643,608▼15.0% | $22,700,353▼15.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,579,299▲40.1% | $3,746,329▲7.7% | $26,646,979▲13.9% | $26,699,797▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,555,002▼27.1% | $3,478,885▲15.7% | $23,390,323▲3.7% | $23,560,390▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,502,640▲28.9% | $3,006,545▼23.7% | $22,557,483▲14.5% | $22,599,783▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,717,251▲3.1% | $3,941,431▼4.9% | $19,707,676▼11.2% | $19,762,913▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,634,352▼52.1% | $4,145,160▲21.4% | $22,204,633▲1.2% | $22,248,541▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $5,496,892▲119% | $3,415,801▲11.4% | $21,934,768▲14.4% | $22,038,113▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,508,410▼16.2% | $3,066,083▲6.4% | $19,175,906▼6.4% | $19,244,291▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,993,162▼18.2% | $2,882,234▼6.0% | $20,480,093▲1.0% | $20,581,602▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,660,418 | $3,067,645▲4.1% | $20,274,554▲6.0% | $20,328,571▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,947,316▼5.0% | $19,130,283▲8.1% | $19,213,879▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,103,143▲29.8% | $17,698,771▼4.2% | $17,749,563▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,391,227 | $18,468,652 | $18,517,048 | 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 · $19.8M total
61 grants to Indianapolis-marion County Public Library Foundation totaling $19.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Foundation Inc | 2024 distribution | 2024 | $1,994,356 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | 2024 distribution | 2024 | $226,500 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | 2024 distribution | 2024 | $170,198 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $9,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $8,193 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Indianapolis Foundation Inc | 2023 distribution | 2023 | $1,303,170 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | 2023 distribution | 2023 | $164,220 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $67,808 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $14,540 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $8,532 |
| Indianapolis Foundation Inc | 2022 distribution | 2022 | $1,007,733 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | 2022 distribution | 2022 | $390,492 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $61,100 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $23,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Indianapolis-marion County Public Library Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Indianapolis-marion County Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7016089, based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Indianapolis-marion County Public Library Foundation's EIN?
- Indianapolis-marion County Public Library Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7016089.
- How much revenue does Indianapolis-marion County Public Library Foundation report?
- Indianapolis-marion County Public Library Foundation reported $3,290,915 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Indianapolis-marion County Public Library Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Indianapolis-marion County Public Library Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Indianapolis-marion County Public Library Foundation (EIN 23-7016089) 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.