Cleveland Public Library Foundation
Cleveland Public Library Foundation's mission is to raise philanthropic and advocacy support for the cleveland public library.
Cleveland Public Library Foundation at a glance
In short: Cleveland Public Library Foundation gave $1.7M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.7M), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,741,967
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,741,967
- Median grant
- $1,741,967
- Total assets
- $1,697,365
- -32.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cleveland Public Library Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cleve Public Library and Branches ($1.7M).
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
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleve Public Library and Branches Cleveland, OH | Program Support | $1,741,967 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,697,365 | $594,272 | $1,910,860 | $1,741,967 | 1 | $36,945 |
| 2023 | $2,496,453 | $1,993,829 | $409,740 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $818,405 | $702,110 | $489,778 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $692,602 | $436,979 | $396,491 | — | — | $7 |
| 2020 | $613,070 | $268,682 | $204,048 | — | — | $4,250 |
About Cleveland Public Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Cleveland Public Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $37K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cleveland Public Library Foundation is led by Larese Purnell, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 32 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larese Purnell
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cecil Lipscomb
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Felton Thomas Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Manicka Collins-Bryant
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Cannon
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Bostwick
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Putman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Pincus
Director
Director Emeritus → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Corrigan
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Broadus
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Harris
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Stefani
Director
Treasurer → President, 2022
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffery Patterson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Collin
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Ross
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Unger
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Johnson
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Gimbel
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Kaiser
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Millen
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Martin
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Compton
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Heidemann
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly McNally
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronna McNair
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yvettte Ittu
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Dengler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Flynt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Gordon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Baunach
Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Deimling
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Wright III
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Gaurav Dhir (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas Dewey (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Victor Ruiz (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Rowland (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kevin Poor (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Paul Cox (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tracey McGurk (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Aaron O'Brien (2020) — Director
- Former: Greg Stefani (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Joe Stuczanski (2020) — Director
- Former: Margaret Wong (2020) — Director
- Former: Robyn Gordon (2020) — Director
- Former: Samantha Joseph (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Teleange Thomas (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Cleveland Public Library Foundation
How much does Cleveland Public Library Foundation give each year?
Cleveland Public Library Foundation gave $1.7M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Cleveland Public Library Foundation?
Cleveland Public Library Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $594K.
What is Cleveland Public Library Foundation?
Cleveland Public Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Cleveland, OH. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Cleveland Public Library Foundation operate?
Cleveland Public Library Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Cleveland Public Library Foundation's EIN?
Cleveland Public Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6565428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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