Everylibrary
The purpose of EveryLibrary is to promote public school and college libraries including advocating in support of public funding for libraries and building public awareness of public funding initiatives.
Everylibrary at a glance
In short: Everylibrary reported $2K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $1,500 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -74.1% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $66,044
- +135.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $213,499
- -49.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $161,604
- -72.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Everylibrary funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2025) to $25K (2022). In 2025 it reported $2K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens for Patmos Library Hudsonville, MI | To fund the work of Citizens for Patmos Library in supporting the Patmos Public Library levy on the November 8, 2022 ballot. The Citizens for Patmos Library is a registered local ballot committee dedicated to passing the November 8, 2022 levy election for the Patmos Library. Michigan Registration ID - 96365 | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,044 | $213,499 | $161,604 | $1,500 | Total only |
| 2024 | $28,085 | $422,874 | $590,213 | $5,782 | Total only |
| 2023 | $84,559 | $420,900 | $402,133 | $5,250 | Total only |
| 2022 | $65,792 | $403,951 | $391,301 | $25,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $51,855 | $258,290 | $264,669 | $4,970 | Total only |
| 2020 | $57,622 | $151,825 | $132,728 | — | — |
| 2019 | $37,907 | $176,840 | $155,005 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Everylibrary
Based on IRS filings
Everylibrary is a public charity focused on Education, based in Riverside, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $66K in total assets. In 2025, it reported $2K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Everylibrary is led by John Chrastka, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 4 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Chrastka
President
Executive Director, Chairman & President → Executive Director Chairman President, 2023
Executive Director Chairman President → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $20K (2025)
Brian Hart
Treasurer
Board of Directors → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Patrick Sweeney
Secretary
Political Director, Board of Directors & Secretary → Political Director Board of Directors Secretary, 2023
Political Director Board of Directors Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
$10K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Peter Bromberg
Board Member
Board of Directors → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $24K (2025)
Gwen Camp
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$30K (2025)
Harmony Faust
Board Member
Board of Directors → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Kirk
Board Member
Board of Directors → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeannie Allen
Board Member
Board of Directors → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Shableski
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nichole Paquette
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Hope Perez
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
KC Boyd
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Erica Finley (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Kathleen McEvoy (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Lori Ayer (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Lori Ayre (2020–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Roberto C Delgadillo (2020–2022) — Board of Directors
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $30K, to Gwen Camp (Board Member). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Everylibrary
How much does Everylibrary give each year?
Everylibrary reported $2K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $6K in grants paid.
How large is Everylibrary?
Everylibrary reported $66K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $213K.
What is Everylibrary?
Everylibrary is a public charity focused on Education, based in Riverside, IL. It holds $66K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Everylibrary operate?
Everylibrary has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Everylibrary's EIN?
Everylibrary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1534149. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 17, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 26, 2026)
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