The Friends of the Lane Public Libraries Hamilton-fairfield Ohio
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
The Friends of the Lane Public Libraries Hamilton-fairfield Ohio is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hamilton, Ohio, registered in 1980, with $13,713 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
300 N 3rd St, Hamilton, OH, 45011 EIN 31-0969311 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$14K
▲ 0.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$12K
Net assets
$94K
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 The Friends of the Lane Public Libraries Hamilton-fairfield Ohio— 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 rating92 mo reserves · +10% 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 The Friends of the Lane Public Libraries Hamilton-fairfield Ohio: 92 mo reserves · +10% 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 The Friends of the Lane Public Libraries Hamilton-fairfield Ohio— 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 The Friends of the Lane Public Libraries Hamilton-fairfield Ohio: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $11K (FY2017) to $14K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $94K
Operating margin
10.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$94K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$94K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,713▲0.5% | $12,316▼29.3% | $94,142▲9.8% | $94,142▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $13,641▲6.9% | $17,426▲32.8% | $85,740▲3.2% | $85,740▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $12,759▼13.3% | $13,119▲244% | $83,086▲4.5% | $83,086▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $14,720▲61.6% | $3,812▼57.5% | $79,472▲0.9% | $79,472▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $9,107▲45.1% | $8,960▼25.8% | $78,796▲22.3% | $78,796▲22.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $6,277▼47.5% | $12,079▼23.8% | $64,407▼6.9% | $64,407▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $11,964▲11.5% | $15,847▲8.0% | $69,201▲385% | $69,201▲385% | 990 |
| 2017 | $10,734 | $14,677 | $14,254 | $14,254 | 990EZ |
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 · $208K total
3 grants to The Friends of the Lane Public Libraries Hamilton-fairfield Ohio totaling $208K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2016 | $71,460 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2015 | $69,627 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2014 | $66,720 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is The Friends of the Lane Public Libraries Hamilton-fairfield Ohio a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Friends of the Lane Public Libraries Hamilton-fairfield Ohio is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-0969311, based in Hamilton, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Friends of the Lane Public Libraries Hamilton-fairfield Ohio's EIN?
- The Friends of the Lane Public Libraries Hamilton-fairfield Ohio's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-0969311.
- How much revenue does The Friends of the Lane Public Libraries Hamilton-fairfield Ohio report?
- The Friends of the Lane Public Libraries Hamilton-fairfield Ohio reported $13,713 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Friends of the Lane Public Libraries Hamilton-fairfield Ohio have?
- CharityIndex grades The Friends of the Lane Public Libraries Hamilton-fairfield Ohio C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Friends of the Lane Public Libraries Hamilton-fairfield Ohio (EIN 31-0969311) 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.