Lilian S Besore Memorial Library
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Lilian S Besore Memorial Library is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, registered in 1965, with $70,461 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
305 E Baltimore St, Greencastle, PA, 17225 EIN 25-6070403 Since 1965
Revenue (FY2024)
$70K
▲ 179.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$61K
Net assets
$1.9M
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 Lilian S Besore Memorial 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 rating382 mo reserves · +13% 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 Lilian S Besore Memorial Library: 382 mo reserves · +13% 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 Lilian S Besore Memorial Library— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Lilian S Besore Memorial Library: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 305 E Baltimore St, Greencastle, PA, 17225
- City
- Greencastle
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $419K (FY2013) to $70K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.9M
Operating margin
13.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,461▲179% | $61,200▼7.4% | $1,949,425▲2.1% | $1,949,425▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $25,219▼68.5% | $66,111▼14.5% | $1,909,767▲1.4% | $1,909,767▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $80,032▼7.8% | $77,328▲47.6% | $1,883,279▼6.1% | $1,883,279▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $86,837▲53.9% | $52,395▼15.6% | $2,005,922▲1.8% | $2,005,922▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $56,416▼36.9% | $62,071▲3.7% | $1,970,465▲1.1% | $1,970,465▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $89,370▲2.6% | $59,863▲34.8% | $1,948,945▲5.6% | $1,948,945▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $87,146▼48.1% | $44,418▼8.5% | $1,845,480▼1.8% | $1,845,480▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $167,774▲172% | $48,520▲15.1% | $1,878,697▲9.0% | $1,878,697▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $61,704▼40.0% | $42,170▼13.5% | $1,723,972▲2.8% | $1,723,972▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $102,912▲4.2% | $48,772▲20.9% | $1,677,348▲1.0% | $1,677,348▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $98,770▼76.4% | $40,347▼35.9% | $1,660,612▲3.0% | $1,660,612▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $418,600 | $62,946▲415% | $1,612,016▲28.3% | $1,612,016▲28.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $12,213 | $1,256,362 | $1,256,362 | 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 Lilian S Besore Memorial Library a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lilian S Besore Memorial Library is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-6070403, based in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lilian S Besore Memorial Library's EIN?
- Lilian S Besore Memorial Library's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-6070403.
- How much revenue does Lilian S Besore Memorial Library report?
- Lilian S Besore Memorial Library reported $70,461 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lilian S Besore Memorial Library have?
- CharityIndex grades Lilian S Besore Memorial Library C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lilian S Besore Memorial Library (EIN 25-6070403) 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.