J Lewis Crozer Library
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
J Lewis Crozer Library is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chester, Pennsylvania, registered in 1937, with $682,003 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
620 Engle St, Chester, PA, 19013 EIN 23-1352105 Since 1937
Revenue (FY2024)
$682K
▲ 13.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$656K
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 J Lewis Crozer Library— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating37 mo reserves · +4% 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 J Lewis Crozer Library: 37 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A 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 J Lewis Crozer 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 J Lewis Crozer Library: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 620 Engle St, Chester, PA, 19013
- City
- Chester
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $630K (FY2013) to $682K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.0M
Operating margin
3.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $682,003▲13.1% | $655,581▲1.4% | $2,000,300▲7.6% | $2,000,300▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $603,003▲4.3% | $646,511▲7.8% | $1,859,773▲5.1% | $1,866,541▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $577,943▼25.0% | $599,963▲0.8% | $1,769,211▼15.4% | $1,775,969▼15.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $771,088▼17.9% | $594,948▲3.8% | $2,091,757▲11.8% | $2,098,503▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $938,723▲57.5% | $573,442▼1.9% | $1,870,608▲32.3% | $1,942,368▲36.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $596,024▼11.9% | $584,555▲5.7% | $1,414,171▲7.8% | $1,420,864▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $676,222▲15.0% | $553,042▲13.8% | $1,311,548▲16.0% | $1,319,769▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $588,118▲10.1% | $486,069▼3.2% | $1,131,052▲17.5% | $1,139,273▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $534,046▼6.3% | $501,936▼9.1% | $963,003▲3.7% | $971,224▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $570,122▼4.7% | $551,919▲10.0% | $928,856▲2.0% | $937,077▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $598,495▼4.9% | $501,677▼12.2% | $910,653▲11.9% | $918,874▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $629,600 | $571,573▼3.5% | $813,835▲7.7% | $820,497▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $592,352▲3.5% | $755,808▲4.9% | $758,733▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $572,215▼6.3% | $720,434▼23.8% | $722,094▼23.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $610,918 | $945,124 | $945,124 | 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 · $10K total
1 grant to J Lewis Crozer Library totaling $10K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is J Lewis Crozer Library a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. J Lewis Crozer Library is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-1352105, based in Chester, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is J Lewis Crozer Library's EIN?
- J Lewis Crozer Library's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-1352105.
- How much revenue does J Lewis Crozer Library report?
- J Lewis Crozer Library reported $682,003 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does J Lewis Crozer Library have?
- CharityIndex grades J Lewis Crozer Library B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for J Lewis Crozer Library (EIN 23-1352105) 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.