Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, registered in 1944, with $596,297 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1 S Front St, Clearfield, PA, 16830 EIN 25-6002983 Since 1944
Revenue (FY2024)
$596K
▲ 146.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$266K
Net assets
$3.5M
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 Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw 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 rating156 mo reserves · +55% 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 Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library: 156 mo reserves · +55% 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 Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw 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 →
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 Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1 S Front St, Clearfield, PA, 16830
- City
- Clearfield
- State
- Pennsylvania
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $228K (FY2013) to $596K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $201KNet assets $3.5M
Operating margin
55.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.7M
Total liabilities
$201K
Net assets
$3.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $596,297▲147% | $266,374▼3.7% | $3,472,643▲12.6% | $3,674,105▲19.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $241,864▼29.7% | $276,672▲16.8% | $3,085,270▲2.7% | $3,087,277▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $343,930▲4.3% | $236,787▲8.9% | $3,004,212▼6.6% | $3,005,859▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $329,723▲21.9% | $217,376▲9.9% | $3,215,086▲3.8% | $3,215,694▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $270,585▲10.0% | $197,750▲0.3% | $3,097,166▲5.1% | $3,123,428▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $246,023▲2.1% | $197,117▼14.6% | $2,946,965▲6.1% | $2,947,396▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $240,888▼12.1% | $230,951▲2.1% | $2,778,797▼4.8% | $2,779,807▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $273,944▲63.3% | $226,293▲3.6% | $2,919,443▲4.1% | $2,920,363▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $167,779▼28.5% | $218,483▼7.0% | $2,804,493▼1.5% | $2,805,287▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $234,560▼21.5% | $234,968▲1.9% | $2,847,331▼4.0% | $2,847,905▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $298,714▲31.0% | $230,499▼0.1% | $2,965,384▲1.3% | $2,965,965▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $228,074 | $230,693▲6.9% | $2,928,403▲1.4% | $2,928,805▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $215,719▼0.9% | $2,888,119▲1.1% | $2,890,346▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $217,667 | $2,857,241 | $2,856,977 | 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 Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-6002983, based in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library's EIN?
- Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-6002983.
- How much revenue does Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library report?
- Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library reported $596,297 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library have?
- CharityIndex grades Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library (EIN 25-6002983) 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.