Ladd & Katherine Hancher Library Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ladd & Katherine Hancher Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Texas, registered in 2012, with $859,530 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 878, Columbus, TX, 78934 EIN 45-4137361 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2025)
$860K
▲ 40.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$514K
Net assets
$8.4M
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 Ladd & Katherine Hancher Library Foundation— 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 rating196 mo reserves · +40% 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 Ladd & Katherine Hancher Library Foundation: 196 mo reserves · +40% 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 Ladd & Katherine Hancher Library Foundation— 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 Ladd & Katherine Hancher Library Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 878, Columbus, TX, 78934
- City
- Columbus
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $345K (FY2013) to $860K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $8.4M
Operating margin
40.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$8.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $859,530▲40.8% | $513,820▲16.4% | $8,405,164▲4.3% | $8,405,164▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $610,330▲52.5% | $441,248▼3.4% | $8,059,715▲2.1% | $8,059,715▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $400,237▲4.0% | $456,747▼4.1% | $7,890,632▼0.7% | $7,890,632▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $384,760▼42.9% | $476,066▲13.4% | $7,947,142▼1.1% | $7,947,142▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $673,706▲174% | $419,709▲5.2% | $8,038,450▲3.3% | $8,038,450▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $245,969▼24.7% | $399,028▼17.5% | $7,784,451▼1.9% | $7,784,451▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $326,706▼1.1% | $483,926▼6.1% | $7,937,729▼1.9% | $7,937,729▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $330,439▼28.6% | $515,509▲5.3% | $8,095,017▼2.2% | $8,095,017▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $462,845▲52.8% | $489,451▲28.8% | $8,280,087▼0.3% | $8,280,087▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $302,859▲72.1% | $380,011▲49.3% | $8,305,426▼1.3% | $8,306,192▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $175,928▼53.1% | $254,587▼1.7% | $8,416,320▼0.9% | $8,416,320▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $375,038▲8.7% | $258,938▼23.2% | $8,492,156▲1.4% | $8,492,156▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $345,053 | $337,278 | $8,376,055 | $8,376,055 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ladd & Katherine Hancher Library Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ladd & Katherine Hancher Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-4137361, based in Columbus, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ladd & Katherine Hancher Library Foundation's EIN?
- Ladd & Katherine Hancher Library Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-4137361.
- How much revenue does Ladd & Katherine Hancher Library Foundation report?
- Ladd & Katherine Hancher Library Foundation reported $859,530 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ladd & Katherine Hancher Library Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ladd & Katherine Hancher Library Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ladd & Katherine Hancher Library Foundation (EIN 45-4137361) 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.