New York Metropolitan Reference & Research Library Agency
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
New York Metropolitan Reference & Research Library Agency is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1966, with $2,957,212 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 2084, New York, NY, 10108 EIN 13-6210582 Since 1966
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.0M
▲ 9.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.8M
Net assets
$5.6M
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 New York Metropolitan Reference & Research Library Agency— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating24 mo reserves · +7% 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 New York Metropolitan Reference & Research Library Agency: 24 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A 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 New York Metropolitan Reference & Research Library Agency— 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 New York Metropolitan Reference & Research Library Agency: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.4M (FY2013) to $3.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $218KNet assets $5.6M
Operating margin
6.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.8M
Total liabilities
$218K
Net assets
$5.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,957,212▲9.8% | $2,764,334▼5.5% | $5,596,650▲12.7% | $5,814,209▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,694,279▼37.4% | $2,925,646▼20.7% | $4,965,268▲0.2% | $5,177,961▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,301,165▲37.3% | $3,690,956▲59.6% | $4,952,972▲4.6% | $5,197,926▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,131,720▲21.8% | $2,312,473▼6.8% | $4,736,980▲23.3% | $4,950,433▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,571,189▼9.0% | $2,481,527▼21.3% | $3,840,777▲4.7% | $4,901,674▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,825,556▼11.3% | $3,152,851▲10.2% | $3,668,065▼6.9% | $4,665,091▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,183,812▲18.9% | $2,860,039▼9.5% | $3,941,829▲0.7% | $5,003,532▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,678,578▼4.3% | $3,159,322▼0.2% | $3,913,350▼7.8% | $5,057,836▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,799,960▲0.9% | $3,164,939▲11.1% | $4,242,884▼7.0% | $4,566,280▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,774,838▲16.4% | $2,849,467▲18.8% | $4,562,658▲0.3% | $4,916,764▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,384,045 | $2,398,393 | $4,548,789 | $4,977,520 | 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 · $27K total
3 grants to New York Metropolitan Reference & Research Library Agency totaling $27K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Foundation | To provide digital literacy training to librarians. | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Mozilla Foundation | To provide web literacy training to library staff. | 2016 | $10,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Org | See part iv | 2014 | $7,070 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is New York Metropolitan Reference & Research Library Agency a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. New York Metropolitan Reference & Research Library Agency is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-6210582, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is New York Metropolitan Reference & Research Library Agency's EIN?
- New York Metropolitan Reference & Research Library Agency's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-6210582.
- How much revenue does New York Metropolitan Reference & Research Library Agency report?
- New York Metropolitan Reference & Research Library Agency reported $2,957,212 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does New York Metropolitan Reference & Research Library Agency have?
- CharityIndex grades New York Metropolitan Reference & Research Library Agency B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for New York Metropolitan Reference & Research Library Agency (EIN 13-6210582) 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.