Bluffton-Richland Library Foundation
To solicit, collect, receive, acquire and maintain a fund or funds and to apply the income and unrestricted principal thereof to aid and assist the Bluffton Public Library, a public agency under the laws of the State of Ohio.
Bluffton-Richland Library Foundation at a glance
In short: Bluffton-Richland Library Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,042,044
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bluffton-Richland Library Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bluffton Public Library ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bluffton Public Library Bluffton, OH | To aid and assist Bluffton Public Library in providing library resources and programming to the community served by the Bluffton Public Library in accordance with the mission of the Bluffton-Richland Library Foundation. | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,042,044 | $576,705 | $18,137 | $10,000 | 1 | $574,143 |
| 2024 | $2,637,184 | $256,508 | $18,205 | — | — | $255,307 |
| 2023 | $2,385,274 | $-55,550 | $16,493 | — | — | $-57,619 |
| 2022 | $2,056,283 | $335,563 | $12,476 | — | — | $334,483 |
| 2021 | $2,476,012 | $127,404 | $3,410 | — | — | $125,219 |
| 2020 | $2,164,415 | $81,178 | $2,717 | — | — | $66,764 |
About Bluffton-Richland Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Bluffton-Richland Library Foundation is a public charity, based in Bluffton, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $574K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bluffton-Richland Library Foundation is led by Robert Beer, Board Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Beer
Board Chair
Trustee → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Ritter
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Jordan
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Phillips
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Weaver
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Denecker
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Barb Stettler (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Nancy Yeager (2020–2024) — Board Chair
- Former: Phil Weisenbarger (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Carlin Carpenter (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Bluffton-Richland Library Foundation
How much does Bluffton-Richland Library Foundation give each year?
Bluffton-Richland Library Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Bluffton-Richland Library Foundation?
Bluffton-Richland Library Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $577K.
Where does Bluffton-Richland Library Foundation operate?
Bluffton-Richland Library Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Bluffton-Richland Library Foundation's EIN?
Bluffton-Richland Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1757945. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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