Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation
The Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation is a public charity based in Cleveland, Ohio, formed in 2002. It exists to support and strengthen the services of the Cuyahoga County Public Library and to help ensure the library’s vitality and excellence for current and future generations.
Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation at a glance
In short: Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation gave $294K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $294,158
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,742
- -20.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $9,601,747
- +12.2% 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.
How to apply to Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 2111 Snow Road, Cleveland, OH 44134-2728
Phone: (216) 749-9510
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cuyahoga County Library ($294K across 11 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 39 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Ohio. The itemized grants were to the Cuyahoga County Library in Cleveland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $189K (2020) to $294K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $294K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County Library Cleveland, OH | MOS Training Classes | $60,000 |
| Cuyahoga County Library Cleveland, OH | Summer Learning | $36,595 |
| Cuyahoga County Library Cleveland, OH | Summer Learning | $32,000 |
| Cuyahoga County Library Cleveland, OH | Student Success Programs | $30,000 |
| Cuyahoga County Library Cleveland, OH | Project Learn Corrections | $30,000 |
| Cuyahoga County Library Cleveland, OH | Staff Development | $25,000 |
| Cuyahoga County Library Cleveland, OH | Workforce Programs Audit | $20,000 |
| Cuyahoga County Library Cleveland, OH | New Voices Author Series | $19,000 |
| Cuyahoga County Library Cleveland, OH | Learn with Novelist | $17,700 |
| Cuyahoga County Library Cleveland, OH | Pah Cattail Chimes | $13,863 |
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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 | $9,601,747 | $1,188,004 | $618,161 | $294,158 | 11 | $352,729 |
| 2023 | $8,556,875 | $1,117,621 | $575,008 | $269,100 | 8 | $230,524 |
| 2022 | $7,422,567 | $1,724,556 | $610,530 | $255,706 | 8 | $907,556 |
| 2021 | $8,245,561 | $1,891,818 | $507,193 | $277,000 | 7 | $1,262,264 |
| 2020 | $7,145,352 | $808,686 | $319,220 | $189,000 | 5 | $225,783 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support and strengthen the services of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. Its filing describes Writers Center Stage programs as promoting reading in the community and says the Foundation raises funds to support library programs and services.
The 2024 grants listed purposes including MOS training classes, summer learning, student success programs, Project LEARN Corrections, staff development, workforce programs audit, author programs, and volunteer appreciation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 11 grants totaling $294,158. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $60,000, with a median of $25,000. All 11 listed grants went to the Cuyahoga County Library in Cleveland, Ohio. The largest grants were $60,000 for MOS training classes and $36,595 for summer learning. Other listed grants included $32,000 for summer learning, $30,000 for student success programs, and $30,000 for Project LEARN Corrections.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing were Tracy Strobel, trustee/president; Allyn Davies, trustee/secretary; William I Russo CFP, trustee/treasurer; M Neal Rains, trustee/chair; Caroline Selman, trustee/vice chair executive; and trustees Janet Auwerter, Lori Ann Franklin, Anthony M Panzica, Helen Rankin Butler, and Eric Dicken.
Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation is led by Tracy Strobel, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 26 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tracy Strobel
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
M. Neal Rains
Trustee & Chair
Trustee → Trustee & Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allyn Davies
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne-Marie Petros
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony M. Panzica
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Dibiasio
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Borrow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Selman
Trustee & Vice Chair Executive
Trustee → Trustee & Vice Chair Executive, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Dicken
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Rankin Butler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Auwerter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hartford
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Ann Franklin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorie H. Smith
Trustee
Trustee & Chair → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Quo Vadis Cobb
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shaun Ng
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Donlan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William I. Russo CFP
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Mayers
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Konstantinovsky
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
April Walker
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Barragate
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Sample
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carter Samuelraj
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Hagerty
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Monica K. Brown (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Tara Stewart (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Cindy Chaiten (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Lisa Priemer (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jerry Pena (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jennifer Parmentier (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Claude E. Kennard (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Grace Wilson (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Nancy Barnes Esq. (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Paul Linehan (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Lily Datta Peyrat (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Carlos Ledet (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Kristine Bryan (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Lily Datta (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Michelle Buckley (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Vern Patterson (2020) — Trustee
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 Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation
How much does Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation give each year?
Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation gave $294K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $269K across 8 grants.
What is Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation's typical grant size?
Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $26,742, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation give grants?
Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (11 grants).
Does Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation?
Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support and strengthen the services of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. Its filing describes Writers Center Stage programs as promoting reading in the community and says the Foundation raises funds to support library programs and services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation?
Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation's EIN?
Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0042432. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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