William H Bush Memorial Library
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
William H Bush Memorial Library is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Martinsburg, New York, registered in 1978, with $454,154 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
5605 Whitaker Road, Martinsburg, NY, 13404 EIN 15-0581771 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2024)
$454K
▲ 0.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$215K
Net assets
$3.4M
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
—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 William H Bush 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 rating187 mo reserves · +53% 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 William H Bush Memorial Library: 187 mo reserves · +53% 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 William H Bush 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 →
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 William H Bush Memorial Library: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5605 Whitaker Road, Martinsburg, NY, 13404
- City
- Martinsburg
- State
- New York
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $140K (FY2013) to $454K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,318Net assets $3.4M
Operating margin
52.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.4M
Total liabilities
$1,318
Net assets
$3.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $454,154▲0.6% | $215,209▲26.2% | $3,351,318▲7.7% | $3,352,636▲7.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $451,375▲18.1% | $170,492▲8.5% | $3,112,373▲9.9% | $3,112,373▲9.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $382,141▲36.2% | $157,071▲0.9% | $2,831,490▲8.6% | $2,831,490▲8.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $280,522▼12.0% | $155,660▲20.0% | $2,606,420▲5.0% | $2,606,420▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $318,652▲114% | $129,718▲6.5% | $2,481,558▲3.9% | $2,481,558▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $148,953▼8.2% | $121,791▼12.0% | $2,388,144▲1.2% | $2,388,144▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $162,309▼21.4% | $138,454▲11.6% | $2,360,982▲1.0% | $2,360,982▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $206,512▲31.7% | $124,040▲0.9% | $2,337,127▲3.7% | $2,337,127▲3.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $156,851▲23.8% | $122,967▲7.7% | $2,254,655▲1.5% | $2,254,655▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $126,710▼63.9% | $114,224▼34.7% | $2,220,771▲0.6% | $2,220,771▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $350,723▲150% | $174,836▲68.4% | $2,208,285▲8.7% | $2,208,285▲8.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $140,053 | $103,794 | $2,032,398 | $2,032,398 | 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 William H Bush Memorial Library a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. William H Bush Memorial Library is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 15-0581771, based in Martinsburg, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is William H Bush Memorial Library's EIN?
- William H Bush Memorial Library's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 15-0581771.
- How much revenue does William H Bush Memorial Library report?
- William H Bush Memorial Library reported $454,154 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does William H Bush Memorial Library have?
- CharityIndex grades William H Bush Memorial Library B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for William H Bush Memorial Library (EIN 15-0581771) 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.