Bertha Bartlett Public Library Foundation
The bertha bartlett public library will strive to meet the needs of the community by offering access to information,education,recrecation and communication services and materials for its patrons. The library will continuously inprove its materials, services and facilities.
Bertha Bartlett Public Library Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $310,668
- -60.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $77,314
- -55.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $51
- -100.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $570,634
- -68.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bertha Bartlett Public Library Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Story City Story City, IA | — | $1,787,025 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $310,668 | $77,314 | $570,634 | — | — | $51 |
| 2024 | $784,681 | $173,114 | $1,827,777 | $1,787,025 | 1 | $122,097 |
| 2023 | $2,439,344 | $307,783 | $5,366 | — | — | $184,968 |
| 2022 | $2,136,927 | $232,021 | $6,011 | — | — | $794 |
| 2021 | $2,186,325 | $1,665,571 | $1,831 | — | — | $113,264 |
About Bertha Bartlett Public Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Bertha Bartlett Public Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Story City, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $311K in total assets. Net investment income was $51.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bertha Bartlett Public Library Foundation is led by Dean Van De Griend, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dean Van De Griend
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tara Turner
Library Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Dave Morris
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mary Sirna
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gretchen Voga
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Nicole Moore
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Beth Geisinger
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Chris Feil
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Denise Carlson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Sue Braland
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Alaina Christian (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Lynn Cummings (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Shelly Hart (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Veronica Vaughn (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Doug Dodgen (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ashlee Mukllenbach (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kolleen Taylor-Berven (2021–2022) — Library Director
- Former: Paul Wierson (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rod Bohner (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Felicia Lucas (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Clark Grinde (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bertha Bartlett Public Library Foundation
How large is Bertha Bartlett Public Library Foundation?
Bertha Bartlett Public Library Foundation reported $311K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $77K.
What is Bertha Bartlett Public Library Foundation?
Bertha Bartlett Public Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Story City, IA. It holds $311K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Bertha Bartlett Public Library Foundation operate?
Bertha Bartlett Public Library Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Bertha Bartlett Public Library Foundation's EIN?
Bertha Bartlett Public Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1499280. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 4, 2025)
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