Silas L Griffith Memorial Library
501(c)(4)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Silas L Griffith Memorial Library is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Danby, Vermont, registered in 1985, with $188,960 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
74 S Main St, Danby, VT, 05739 EIN 03-6009925 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$189K
▲ 48.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$37K
Net assets
$2.8M
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 Silas L Griffith 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 rating909 mo reserves · +81% 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 Silas L Griffith Memorial Library: 909 mo reserves · +81% 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 Silas L Griffith 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 Silas L Griffith Memorial Library: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $109K (FY2015) to $189K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.8M
Operating margin
80.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $188,960▲48.5% | $36,547▲27.6% | $2,768,954▲5.8% | $2,768,954▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $127,226▼16.3% | $28,649▼6.4% | $2,616,541▲10.7% | $2,616,541▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $151,945▲4.2% | $30,603▲13.5% | $2,364,502▼7.3% | $2,364,502▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $145,800▲19.5% | $26,974▲5.9% | $2,550,141▲25.6% | $2,550,141▲25.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $121,975▲9.9% | $25,478▲3.5% | $2,031,073▲5.0% | $2,031,073▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $110,995▲19.7% | $24,627▼58.4% | $1,934,576▲6.6% | $1,934,576▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $92,722▼39.8% | $59,146▲144% | $1,815,100▼3.1% | $1,815,100▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $154,151▲124% | $24,194▲3.0% | $1,872,529▲7.5% | $1,872,529▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $68,821▼37.1% | $23,490▼9.4% | $1,742,572▼1.7% | $1,742,572▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $109,360 | $25,938▲24.1% | $1,772,217▲27.2% | $1,772,217▲27.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $20,907▼9.8% | $1,393,599▲14.1% | $1,393,599▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $23,166 | $1,221,252 | $1,221,252 | 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 Silas L Griffith Memorial Library a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Silas L Griffith Memorial Library is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 03-6009925, based in Danby, Vermont.
- What is Silas L Griffith Memorial Library's EIN?
- Silas L Griffith Memorial Library's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 03-6009925.
- How much revenue does Silas L Griffith Memorial Library report?
- Silas L Griffith Memorial Library reported $188,960 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Silas L Griffith Memorial Library have?
- CharityIndex grades Silas L Griffith Memorial Library C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Silas L Griffith Memorial Library (EIN 03-6009925) 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.