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Greenwich Library

Providing free and convenient access to information

two stars

79.47

101 West Putnam Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830
tel: (203) 622-7957   Web Site
EIN: 06-6002281

Board Leadership
Chip Haslun
President

CEO
Barbara Ormerod-Glynn
Library Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 79.47 two stars
  Financial 75.15 two stars
  Accountability & Transparency 85.00 three stars
This rating was published 07/01/2016 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

two stars

75.15

Accountability & Transparency

three stars

85.00

This rating was published 07/01/2016 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity’s total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 60.7%
  Administrative Expenses 36.3%
  Fundraising Expenses 2.9%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.04
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 10.73
  Program Expenses Growth 0.1%
  Liabilities to Assets < 0.1%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Greenwich Library on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Greenwich Library on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Greenwich Library (CT) 79.47 two stars
The Free Library of Philadelphia (PA) 85.93 three stars
Tulsa Library Trust (OK) 86.44 three stars
The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library (MN) 89.35 three stars
Nashville Public Library Foundation (TN) 90.75 four stars

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On March 15, 1878, the Greenwich Library was incorporated by Joint Resolution of the Connecticut General Assembly. The library's mission is to provide free and convenient access to information and to promote the love of reading and research, and the joy of lifelong learning and engagement with the arts, sciences and humanities. Library staff guide patrons - individuals, businesses, schools and local government - to timely and accurate information to further their educational, social, cultural, and economical advancement. The Byram Shubert and Cos Cob Library branches offer current and popular collections that meet the local community's needs and facilitate access to the broader collection and services provided by the main library.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,112,152
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $35,941
Total Contributions $2,148,093
   Program Service Revenue $34,019
Total Primary Revenue $2,182,112
   Other Revenue $305,610
TOTAL REVENUE $2,487,722
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $3,189,106
   Administrative Expenses $223,976
   Fundraising Expenses $100,678
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $3,513,760
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-1,026,038
   
Net Assets $66,763,361

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Other Private Funding $1,766,280 55.4%
Peterson Funded Operations $1,265,292 39.7%
Friends Organization $157,534 4.9%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-06 07/01/2016 79.47 two stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 76.28 two stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 05/01/2015 79.10 two stars
2013-06 10/01/2014 70.03 two stars
2012-06 08/01/2013 69.48 one star
2011-06 09/01/2012 80.30 three stars
2010-06 09/20/2011 81.66 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-06 11/24/2010 93.46 four stars
2008-06 08/01/2009 86.05 three stars
2007-06 06/01/2008 86.37 three stars
2006-06 04/01/2007 75.18 two stars
2005-06 06/01/2006 81.22 three stars
2004-06 04/01/2005 87.97 three stars
2003-06 05/01/2004 96.32 four stars
2002-06 04/15/2003 87.02 three stars
2001-06 02/05/2003 86.64 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 06-6002281
Name in IRS Master File GREENWICH LIBRARY
NTEE Code B70
NTEE Classification Libraries
NTEE Type Educational Institutions and Related Activities
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (61) Library
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date December, 1943
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013
  • June, 2012
  • June, 2011

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
None reported -- This organization did not report a CEO

On March 15, 1878, the Greenwich Library was incorporated by Joint Resolution of the Connecticut General Assembly. The library's mission is to provide free and convenient access to information and to promote the love of reading and research, and the joy of lifelong learning and engagement with the arts, sciences and humanities. Library staff guide patrons - individuals, businesses, schools and local government - to timely and accurate information to further their educational, social, cultural, and economical advancement. The Byram Shubert and Cos Cob Library branches offer current and popular collections that meet the local community's needs and facilitate access to the broader collection and services provided by the main library.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Greenwich Library (CT) 79.47 two stars
The Library Foundation (OR) 92.78 four stars
St. Louis Public Library Foundation (MO) 86.82 three stars
The Seattle Public Library Foundation (WA) 98.12 four stars
Westerly Public Library and Wilcox Park (RI) 92.21 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Greenwich Library
101 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
tel: (203) 622-7957
EIN: 06-6002281

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Board Leadership

Chip Haslun
President

CEO

Barbara Ormerod-Glynn
Library Director

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