Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
The mission of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is to promote and encourage reading by the children of the State of Ohio, including for such purposes the provision of books to children through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and ancillary activities, programs and benefits.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library at a glance
In short: Dolly Parton's Imagination Library gave $3.0M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3.0M), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,000,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $3,000,000
- Median grant
- $3,000,000
- Total assets
- $12,004,283
- -10.3% 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 Dolly Parton's Imagination Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Cleveland Foundation ($3.0M).
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 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 $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Cleveland Foundation Cleveland, OH | Support for the recipient's charitable mission. | $3,000,000 |
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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 | $12,004,283 | $13,887,661 | $15,266,452 | $3,000,000 | 1 | $442,418 |
| 2024 | $13,384,579 | $13,296,428 | $11,574,200 | — | — | $576,715 |
| 2023 | $11,661,500 | $11,574,564 | $10,544,442 | — | — | $317,146 |
| 2022 | $10,631,007 | $15,621,989 | $13,052,132 | — | — | $78,282 |
| 2021 | $8,059,955 | $11,938,530 | $7,483,674 | — | — | $3,011 |
| 2020 | $3,607,388 | $2,922,653 | $4,967,052 | — | — | $40,597 |
About Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Based on IRS filings
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a public charity focused on Education, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.0M. Net investment income was $442K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is led by Timberly Pierce, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Timberly Pierce
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$137K (2022) → $89K (2025)
Barbara Mills
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Sulecki
State Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
LeeAnn Johnson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Jones
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Giambrone
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claire Rosacco
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Gerhardt
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen DeWine
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leah Pappas Porner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Majida Mourad
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rebecca Schey (2022–2024) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $105K, to Catherine Sulecki (State Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
How much does Dolly Parton's Imagination Library give each year?
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library gave $3.0M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Dolly Parton's Imagination Library?
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library reported $12.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.9M.
What is Dolly Parton's Imagination Library?
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a public charity focused on Education, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $12.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Dolly Parton's Imagination Library operate?
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Dolly Parton's Imagination Library's EIN?
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1826095. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
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