Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc
The Cary Memorial Library Foundation strengthens cary library by securing financial support to augment public funding, championing the library and its mission, and serving as a vital link to the community.
Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc gave $462K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $462K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $462,213
- +36.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $462,213
- +36.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $462,213
- Total assets
- $313,265
- -32.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Cary Memorial Library ($462K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 346% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $104K (2023) to $1.7M (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $462K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cary Memorial Library Lexington, MA | To assist with general and specific programs and capital projects. | $462,213 |
Ready to take the next step with Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $313,265 | $375,905 | $531,578 | $462,213 | 1 | $14,204 |
| 2025 | $466,264 | $390,504 | $415,538 | $339,415 | 1 | $15,498 |
| 2024 | $491,949 | $2,130,022 | $1,829,383 | $1,743,490 | 1 | $30,925 |
| 2023 | $225,435 | $243,993 | $172,013 | $103,666 | 1 | $1,917 |
| 2022 | $117,794 | $276,961 | $233,610 | $178,667 | 1 | $39 |
| 2021 | $75,993 | $339,106 | $343,220 | $286,349 | 1 | $-38 |
About Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lexington, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $313K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $462K. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc is led by Mary Ann Sorel, Executive Director on the 2026 filing; 1 of 21 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Mary Ann Sorel
Executive Director
New on the 2026 filing
20 hrs/week
$35K (2026)
Kimberly Hensle Lowrance
President
Director → Vice President, 2025
Vice President → President, 2026
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Manavian
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marjan Kamali
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wei Ding
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Cole
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Mark
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia Han
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Belin
Director
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Hartel
Director
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louise Barbic
Director
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pratip Banerji
Director
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chandrika Govardhan
Director
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Xu
Director
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Indramani Anandakumar
Director
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Brunner
Director
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rayneet Grewal
Director
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Youngshin Park
Director
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan McLeish
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dipti Lenhart
Clerk
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Kieslich
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Jaya Vatsyayan (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Marc A. Saint Louis (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Melanie Lin (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Pamela Fowler (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Sandra Galejs (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Suman Murali (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth O'Neil (2023–2025) — President
- Former: Martha Sevigny (2023–2025) — Director
- Former: Steve Yang (2023–2025) — Director
- Former: Ann Boese (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jane Kalinski (2021–2024) — Clerk
- Former: April Wang (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Cindy Reuter (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Jessica Mullen (2024) — Director
- Former: Veronica Caira (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Christine McEwen (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Hua Wang (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Innessa Manning (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Jennifer Wysocki (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kate Murphy (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Martha Eversley Byrd (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ruixi Yuan (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Florence Koplow (2021) — Director
- Former: Norman Cohen (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $35K, to Mary Ann Sorel (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc
How much does Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc give each year?
Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc gave $462K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $339K across 1 grant.
How large is Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc?
Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc reported $313K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $376K.
What is Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc?
Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lexington, MA. It holds $313K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc operate?
Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3462996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 3, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Massachusetts
Boston Foundation Inc
Boston, MA
The Boston Foundation funds nonprofits and community initiatives focused on equity and opportunity, including child well-being, economic opportunity, community wealth, and community leadership, primarily in Greater Boston. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, while specific programs offer amounts such as $50,000; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$2.1B
Grants
2,375
Total Given
$228.4M
Barr Foundation
Boston, MA
The Barr Foundation funds arts and creativity, climate, education, and New England’s social sector, primarily through long-term support for organizations in New England. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $3.275 million, with a median of $80,000. Its filing says it accepts only requests from preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests, though its website describes program-page inquiries and occasional open calls.
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
903
Total Given
$123.2M
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc
Boston, MA
Liberty Mutual Foundation funds basic needs such as food and shelter, education and workforce development, and climate and community infrastructure, including homelessness and community preparedness programs. Its 2024 grants had a median of $35,000, and most funding supports organizations or programs serving the Boston area, though it also gives elsewhere. It accepts unsolicited online requests on a rolling basis, with no submission deadlines.
Assets
$46.1M
Grants
706
Total Given
$50.6M
Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc)
Woburn, MA
Cummings Foundation Grants Inc. funds nonprofits working in human services, education, healthcare, fairness and justice, and the environment, primarily in greater Boston and eastern Massachusetts. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $3.5 million, with a median of $35,000; it accepts letters of inquiry through an online portal during its application cycle, which was not open at the time described.
Assets
$258.2M
Grants
658
Total Given
$38.2M
American Tower Corporation Foundation
Boston, MA
Assets
$15.4M
Grants
632
Total Given
$1.7M
The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund Inc
Boston, MA
The fund awards need- and merit-based scholarships to full-time students pursuing bachelor’s degrees who permanently reside in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont; recipients may attend college anywhere in the United States. Awards generally range from $3,000 to $17,000, with typical annual awards of $6,000 to $10,000. It accepts applications through an online student portal; the profile does not describe other unsolicited requests.
Assets
$41.6M
Grants
520
Total Given
$5.1M
More similar funders
More Funders in Massachusetts
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?