Joseph T Simpson Public Library
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Joseph T Simpson Public Library is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, registered in 1970, with $1,335,668 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
16 N Walnut St, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055 EIN 23-1652343 Since 1970
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▼ 32.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$7.0M
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
—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 T Simpson 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 rating75 mo reserves · +16% 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 T Simpson Public Library: 75 mo reserves · +16% 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 T Simpson 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 T Simpson Public Library: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 16 N Walnut St, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055
- City
- Mechanicsburg
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $832K (FY2013) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $126KNet assets $7.0M
Operating margin
16.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.2M
Total liabilities
$126K
Net assets
$7.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,335,668▼32.3% | $1,121,041▲5.0% | $7,049,067▲5.1% | $7,175,401▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,972,277▲63.7% | $1,067,232▲2.7% | $6,706,549▲18.3% | $6,842,228▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,204,588▲8.5% | $1,038,673▲17.1% | $5,668,964▲0.5% | $6,033,619▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,110,471▼6.7% | $886,701▼6.5% | $5,642,803▲6.4% | $5,642,803▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,190,108▲27.5% | $948,838▼1.5% | $5,301,828▲6.7% | $5,301,828▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $933,429▼1.4% | $963,228▲2.5% | $4,968,085▲1.6% | $4,968,085▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $946,947▲5.2% | $940,092▲6.9% | $4,891,839▼0.6% | $4,891,839▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $899,783▲2.0% | $879,238▲4.8% | $4,922,777▲1.0% | $4,922,777▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $882,378▲0.4% | $839,066▲2.9% | $4,872,096▲1.4% | $4,872,096▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $879,160▲1.3% | $815,757▲2.2% | $4,803,551▲1.3% | $4,803,551▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $867,631▲4.3% | $797,811▼0.5% | $4,739,679▲1.8% | $4,739,679▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $831,825 | $802,025▲4.5% | $4,657,065▲1.3% | $4,657,065▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $767,239▲0.8% | $4,597,677▲0.9% | $4,597,677▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $761,414 | $4,556,764 | $4,556,764 | 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 · $16K total
3 grants to Joseph T Simpson Public Library totaling $16K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,850 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $5,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Joseph T Simpson Public Library a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Joseph T Simpson Public Library is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-1652343, based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Joseph T Simpson Public Library's EIN?
- Joseph T Simpson Public Library's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-1652343.
- How much revenue does Joseph T Simpson Public Library report?
- Joseph T Simpson Public Library reported $1,335,668 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Joseph T Simpson Public Library have?
- CharityIndex grades Joseph T Simpson Public Library B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Joseph T Simpson Public Library (EIN 23-1652343) 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.