Polk County Public Library-museum
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Polk County Public Library-museum is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Livingston, Texas, registered in 1966, with $10,779 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
203 N Houston Ave, Livingston, TX, 77351 EIN 74-1481329 Since 1966
Revenue (FY2024)
$11K
▲ 89.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$10K
Net assets
$46K
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+
★★★★
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 Polk County Public Library-museum— 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 rating55 mo reserves · +6% 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 Polk County Public Library-museum: 55 mo reserves · +6% 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 Polk County Public Library-museum— 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 Polk County Public Library-museum: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 203 N Houston Ave, Livingston, TX, 77351
- City
- Livingston
- State
- Texas
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3,692 (FY2013) to $11K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $149Net assets $46K
Operating margin
6.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$46K
Total liabilities
$149
Net assets
$46K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,779▲89.3% | $10,128▲79.5% | $46,246▲1.4% | $46,395▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $5,693▼57.9% | $5,642▼38.8% | $45,595▲0.1% | $45,674▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $13,528▲178% | $9,221▲485% | $45,544▲10.4% | $45,732▲10.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $4,869▼0.4% | $1,577▼84.4% | $41,237▲8.7% | $41,285▼10.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $4,887▼5.9% | $10,089▲268% | $37,945▼12.1% | $45,988▲6.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $5,193▲21.3% | $2,741▼78.4% | $43,147▲6.0% | $43,221▲6.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $4,280▲9.0% | $12,712▼28.9% | $40,695▼17.2% | $40,695▼17.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $3,927▲0.3% | $17,879▲127% | $49,127▼22.3% | $49,127▼22.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $3,915▼77.9% | $7,868▲2.6% | $63,194▼5.9% | $63,194▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $17,745▲381% | $7,671▲210% | $67,147▲17.7% | $67,147▲17.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $3,692 | $2,471 | $57,073 | $57,073 | 990PF |
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 Polk County Public Library-museum a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Polk County Public Library-museum is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-1481329, based in Livingston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Polk County Public Library-museum's EIN?
- Polk County Public Library-museum's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-1481329.
- How much revenue does Polk County Public Library-museum report?
- Polk County Public Library-museum reported $10,779 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Polk County Public Library-museum have?
- CharityIndex grades Polk County Public Library-museum C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Polk County Public Library-museum (EIN 74-1481329) 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.