Robert W Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, registered in 2004, with $15,722,109 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$15.7M
▲ 14.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$14.7M
Net assets
$37.3M
Employees
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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 →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 Robert W Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Robert W Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center Inc: 30 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Robert W Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Robert W Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $11.6M (FY2013) to $15.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
6.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$41.4M
Total liabilities
$4.1M
Net assets
$37.3M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,722,109▲14.2% | $14,711,024▲1.5% | $37,310,530▲4.9% | $41,434,189▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $13,765,854▼7.3% | $14,495,008▼5.2% | $35,553,513▲0.4% | $39,387,130▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $14,844,842▲0.9% | $15,290,330▲12.2% | $35,419,664▼1.0% | $38,186,177▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $14,706,719▲9.4% | $13,629,253▲10.0% | $35,779,239▼1.3% | $36,750,621▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $13,445,149▲20.1% | $12,386,471▼3.9% | $36,259,137▲8.8% | $37,316,222▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $11,195,875▼1.0% | $12,884,741▲0.1% | $33,338,128▼4.3% | $35,048,180▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $11,303,437▲6.8% | $12,872,741▲5.0% | $34,850,510▼4.2% | $35,703,683▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $10,580,170▼6.6% | $12,259,203▲3.9% | $36,369,166▼3.6% | $37,975,239▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $11,327,030▲14.7% | $11,802,853▲4.4% | $37,715,305▲0.1% | $38,870,835▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $9,873,882▼21.9% | $11,308,956▲2.7% | $37,663,624▼3.8% | $38,244,477▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $12,641,109▲9.3% | $11,016,057▲0.2% | $39,131,634▲2.1% | $40,004,120▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $11,561,127 | $10,991,065▼0.2% | $38,333,458▲3.3% | $39,087,066▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $11,013,092▲4.3% | $37,122,122▼1.3% | $37,870,554▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $10,559,378▲8.8% | $37,622,672▼4.6% | $38,877,923▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $9,708,236 | $39,451,226 | $44,899,085 | 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.
10 grants to Robert W Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center Inc totaling $1.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Charitable contribution | 2023 | $839,256 |
| The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc | Education | 2023 | $300,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $200,500 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Educational | 2022 | $200,000 |
| Halle Foundation | To support fall 2022 beethoven concert series. | 2022 | $19,150 |
| Smithsonian Institute | Academic appt. stipends | 2022 | $10,250 |
| Emory University | Donation | 2019 | $5,000 |
| Lyrasis | This project will create a publicly editable directory of georgia's natural, cultural and historical organizations, allowing for quick retrieval of location and contact information for disaster response. | 2018 | $16,190 |
| The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc | General support | 2017 | $16,001 |
| Emory University | Research/subcontract | 2017 | $10,984 |
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Data for Robert W Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center Inc (EIN 20-0267588) 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.