Butler County Federated Library System
Public library services
Butler County Federated Library System at a glance
In short: Butler County Federated Library System gave $616K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $88K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $616,316
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $88,045
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $53,508
- Total assets
- $146,359
- -38.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Butler County Federated Library System funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Butler Area Public Library ($232K). Together the top 7 received $616K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 35 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Butler County Federated Library System gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $504K (2020) to $618K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $616K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Butler Area Public Library Butler, PA | Assistance with Op. Expenses | $231,927 |
| Cranberry Public Library Cranberry TWP, PA | Assistance with Op. Expenses | $151,897 |
| Zelienople Area Public Library Zelienople, PA | Assistance with Op Expenses | $71,041 |
| South Butler Community Library Saxonburg, PA | Assistance with Op Expenses | $53,508 |
| Mars Area Public Library Mars, PA | Assistance with Op. Expenses | $48,056 |
| Evans City Public Library Evans City, PA | Assistance with Op. Expenses | $33,240 |
| Prospect Community Library Prospect, PA | Assistance with Op Expenses | $26,647 |
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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 | $146,359 | $1,036,092 | $1,125,934 | $616,316 | 7 | $2,099 |
| 2024 | $239,191 | $1,063,643 | $1,116,030 | $617,833 | 7 | $1,907 |
| 2023 | $285,145 | $1,013,314 | $1,073,961 | $606,839 | 7 | $1,571 |
| 2022 | $352,473 | $941,510 | $974,056 | $542,550 | 7 | $165 |
| 2021 | $370,482 | $899,017 | $906,043 | $544,450 | 7 | $150 |
| 2020 | $628,235 | $929,632 | $845,747 | $503,902 | 7 | $1,247 |
| 2019 | $286,967 | $873,900 | $839,798 | $517,283 | 7 | $1,868 |
About Butler County Federated Library System
Based on IRS filings
Butler County Federated Library System is a public charity focused on Education, based in Butler, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $146K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $616K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Butler County Federated Library System is led by Leann Blasko, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leann Blasko
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krista Conway
System Administrator
System Administrator Starting in August → System Administrator, 2023
On filings since 2022
37.5 hrs/week
$14K (2022) → $33K (2025)
Lori Hinderleter
System Administrator
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$6K (2025)
Rob Vigue
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Adomaitis
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Reese
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Shipos
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Hockenberger
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Siemer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Kathey Luek (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Carrie Morgan Davis (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Lori Sterns (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Allyson Mazzoni (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Debbie Davenport (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Melissa Bonicky (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kristan Allen (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Lori Hinderlighter (2021–2022) — System Administrator From July to September
- Former: Tiffany Harkleroad (2021–2022) — System Administrator
- Former: Cheryl Ferraro (2019–2021) — System Administrator
- Former: Donna Mastascusa (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Sharon Chernick (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Steven Chadwick (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Joyce Yasko (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Sally Jancse (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mimi Wilson (2019) — President
- Former: Nancy H. Mycka (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas Cully (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Tom McMann (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $33K, to Krista Conway (System Administrator (Until Sept 2025)). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Butler County Federated Library System
How much does Butler County Federated Library System give each year?
Butler County Federated Library System gave $616K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $618K across 7 grants.
What is Butler County Federated Library System's typical grant size?
Butler County Federated Library System's median grant in 2025 was $53,508, and its average grant was $88,045, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Butler County Federated Library System give grants?
Butler County Federated Library System gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Butler County Federated Library System give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Butler County Federated Library System's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance with Op. Expenses" (7 grants).
Who are Butler County Federated Library System's largest grantees?
Butler County Federated Library System's largest 2025 grantees include Butler Area Public Library ($231,927), Cranberry Public Library ($151,897) and Zelienople Area Public Library ($71,041), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Butler County Federated Library System?
Butler County Federated Library System reported $146K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Butler County Federated Library System?
Butler County Federated Library System is a public charity focused on Education, based in Butler, PA. It holds $146K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Butler County Federated Library System's EIN?
Butler County Federated Library System's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1557794. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 30, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Butler County Federated Library System funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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