James V Brown Lib Endow Fd
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
James V Brown Lib Endow Fd is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, registered in 1948, with $3,421,957 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
19 E 4th St, Williamsport, PA, 17701 EIN 24-0799180 Since 1948
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.4M
▲ 23.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.0M
Net assets
$14.0M
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 James V Brown Lib Endow Fd— 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 rating57 mo reserves · +14% 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 James V Brown Lib Endow Fd: 57 mo reserves · +14% 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 James V Brown Lib Endow Fd— 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 James V Brown Lib Endow Fd: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 19 E 4th St, Williamsport, PA, 17701
- City
- Williamsport
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.7M (FY2013) to $3.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $373KNet assets $14.0M
Operating margin
13.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14.4M
Total liabilities
$373K
Net assets
$14.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,421,957▲23.5% | $2,951,559▲10.1% | $14,022,332▲5.3% | $14,395,239▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,771,151▼0.7% | $2,679,643▲12.7% | $13,312,311▲3.3% | $13,423,794▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,789,644▼13.7% | $2,376,827▲7.2% | $12,888,262▼2.7% | $13,244,110▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,233,317▲11.0% | $2,217,996▼3.9% | $13,250,384▲10.9% | $13,586,907▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,913,738▲14.2% | $2,306,894▼1.5% | $11,943,683▲8.0% | $12,222,379▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,551,138▼18.2% | $2,342,009▼25.9% | $11,055,571▲5.2% | $11,314,184▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,119,329▲1.8% | $3,158,968▲9.2% | $10,507,481▼1.8% | $10,768,025▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,063,397▲28.4% | $2,893,903▲20.4% | $10,700,565▲3.5% | $11,059,218▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,386,219▲4.9% | $2,403,093▼2.5% | $10,339,771▲1.7% | $11,210,086▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,274,001▲3.0% | $2,464,708 | $10,167,369▼2.4% | $10,352,534▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,207,549▼18.1% | $2,465,914▼4.0% | $10,417,091▼1.0% | $10,950,282▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,694,679 | $2,568,723▲4.7% | $10,519,395▲3.1% | $10,995,497▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,454,271▼4.5% | $10,208,043▼1.9% | $10,744,037▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,570,554 | $10,404,003 | $10,933,939 | 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 · $500 total
1 grant to James V Brown Lib Endow Fd totaling $500, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | General support | 2016 | $500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is James V Brown Lib Endow Fd a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James V Brown Lib Endow Fd is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 24-0799180, based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James V Brown Lib Endow Fd's EIN?
- James V Brown Lib Endow Fd's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 24-0799180.
- How much revenue does James V Brown Lib Endow Fd report?
- James V Brown Lib Endow Fd reported $3,421,957 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James V Brown Lib Endow Fd have?
- CharityIndex grades James V Brown Lib Endow Fd B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James V Brown Lib Endow Fd (EIN 24-0799180) 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.