Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc
Regional resource center for the public library systems and other libraries. Provide books, information technology, other material and service resources that an individual library cannot provide adequately by itself.
Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc at a glance
In short: Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc gave $639K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $80K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $639,106
- -0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $79,888
- -0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $80,000
- Total assets
- $3,119,196
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Queen Anne's County Library ($80K). Together the top 8 received $639K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $554K (2020) to $646K (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $639K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Anne's County Library Centreville, MD | Service Enhancement | $80,000 |
| Somerset County Library Princess Anne, MD | Service Enhancement | $80,000 |
| Talbot County Library Easton, MD | Service Enhancement | $80,000 |
| Dorchester County Public Library Cambridge, MD | Service Enhancement | $80,000 |
| Wicomico County Free Library Salisbury, MD | Service Enhancement | $80,000 |
| Worcester County Library Snow Hill, MD | Service Enhancement | $80,000 |
| Caroline County Library Denton, MD | Service Enhancement | $79,986 |
| Kent County Library Chestertown, MD | Service Enhancement | $79,120 |
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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 | $3,119,196 | $3,658,215 | $4,248,320 | $639,106 | 8 | $68,306 |
| 2024 | $3,167,214 | $3,606,015 | $4,111,638 | $639,230 | 8 | $121,927 |
| 2023 | $2,345,179 | $3,430,216 | $3,210,590 | $638,719 | 8 | $63,224 |
| 2022 | $2,252,181 | $3,366,767 | $3,208,978 | $600,000 | 8 | $2,098 |
| 2021 | $2,053,466 | $3,194,732 | $3,085,578 | $646,203 | 8 | $-26,523 |
| 2020 | $1,915,242 | $3,063,978 | $2,816,705 | $553,794 | 8 | $23,657 |
About Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc
Based on IRS filings
Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Salisbury, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $639K. Net investment income was $68K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc is led by Lori Milach, Chief Executive Officer since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 2 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lori Milach
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
35 hrs/week
$50K (2025)
Maida Finch
President
Director → Directors, 2023
Directors → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Watson
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$106K (2025)
Ann Smith
Directors
Director → Directors, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Counihan
Directors
Director → Directors, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Sherman
Directors
Director → Directors, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Urban
Directors
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Lyons
Vice President
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Burtman
Directors
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Prochaska
Directors
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Tomasovic
Directors
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Dahl
Directors
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Guy
Directors
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: John Venditta (2020–2024) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Crystal Henningsen (2020–2023) — Directors
- Former: Dana Newman (2020–2023) — Directors
- Former: Debby Bennett (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Ed Goyda (2020–2023) — Directors
- Former: Janet Salazar (2020–2023) — Directors
- Former: Jennifer Ranck (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Arnessa Dowell (2021–2023) — Directors
- Former: Carolyn Armstrong (2022–2023) — Directors
- Former: Carroll Visintainer (2022–2023) — Directors
- Former: Seth Hershberger (2022–2023) — Directors
- Former: Talibah Chiwendu (2022–2023) — Directors
- Former: Vicki O-Mara (2022–2023) — Directors
- Former: Cheryl Nardiello (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Ashley Teagle (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jackqueline Adams (2020) — President
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 $106K, to Amanda Watson (Chief Operating Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc
How much does Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc give each year?
Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc gave $639K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $639K across 8 grants.
What is Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc's typical grant size?
Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc's median grant in 2025 was $80,000, and its average grant was $79,888, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc give grants?
Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Service Enhancement" (8 grants).
Who are Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc's largest grantees?
Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Queen Anne's County Library ($80,000), Somerset County Library ($80,000) and Talbot County Library ($80,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc?
Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What is Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc?
Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Salisbury, MD. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc's EIN?
Eastern Shore Regional Library Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0808240. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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