Jefferson Library & Museum Assn
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Jefferson Library & Museum Assn is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Jefferson, Texas, registered in 1961, with $146,451 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
301 W Lafayette St, Jefferson, TX, 75657 EIN 75-6036534 Since 1961
Revenue (FY2024)
$146K
▲ 14.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$169K
Net assets
$882K
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 Jefferson Library & Museum Assn— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating63 mo reserves · -15% 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 Jefferson Library & Museum Assn: 63 mo reserves · -15% margin earns a C+ 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 Jefferson Library & Museum Assn— 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 Jefferson Library & Museum Assn: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $110K (FY2013) to $146K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $50Net assets $882K
Operating margin
-15.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$882K
Total liabilities
$50
Net assets
$882K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $146,451▲14.2% | $169,099▼6.3% | $882,207▲3.8% | $882,257▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $128,265▼27.2% | $180,538▲3.4% | $850,203▼8.1% | $850,244▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $176,125▲22.2% | $174,686▲35.4% | $925,186▲43.5% | $925,222▲43.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $144,142▲53.0% | $128,974▲11.6% | $644,636▲2.4% | $644,667▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $94,239▼36.1% | $115,593▼5.8% | $629,468▼3.3% | $640,990▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $147,456▼6.8% | $122,746▼2.2% | $650,822▲3.9% | $650,911▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $158,146▲23.4% | $125,480▲5.3% | $626,112▲5.5% | $626,164▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $128,201▼0.1% | $119,198▲1.9% | $593,446▲1.5% | $594,783▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $128,325▲5.0% | $116,959▼2.9% | $584,443▲2.0% | $585,761▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $122,195▲26.1% | $120,402▲17.3% | $573,077▲0.3% | $574,201▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $96,931▼11.8% | $102,618▼18.7% | $571,284▼1.0% | $572,600▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $109,924 | $126,148 | $576,971 | $579,179 | 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 Jefferson Library & Museum Assn a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Jefferson Library & Museum Assn is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-6036534, based in Jefferson, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Jefferson Library & Museum Assn's EIN?
- Jefferson Library & Museum Assn's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-6036534.
- How much revenue does Jefferson Library & Museum Assn report?
- Jefferson Library & Museum Assn reported $146,451 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Jefferson Library & Museum Assn have?
- CharityIndex grades Jefferson Library & Museum Assn C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Jefferson Library & Museum Assn (EIN 75-6036534) 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.