Fairfax Library Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable and educational organization committed to providing supplementary support to the Fairfax County Public Library. The Foundation, while reinforcing the need for continued and increased public support for the Library, serves as a catalyst for attracting private funding from individuals, businesses, organizations and foundations to enhance library services for our community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.5M
+12.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$256K
+7.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$256K
+7.2% YoY
About Fairfax Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Fairfax Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in FAIRFAX, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $256K. Net investment income was $179K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,492,860 | $6,686,937 | $6,314,770 |
| Revenue | $502,655 | $261,957 | $2,232,065 |
| Expenses | $493,955 | $474,542 | $472,105 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $179,357 | $-1,257 | $1,961,523 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Fairfax Library Foundation
Post-Graduate Level Staff Development Scholarship
Fairfax Library Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
July 15, 2026
Staff Development Scholarship
Fairfax Library Foundation
Amount
Up to $1,500
Deadline
July 15, 2026
Undergraduate Scholarship
Fairfax Library Foundation
Amount
Up to $2,000
Deadline
January 15, 2027
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fairfax County Public Libraries ($255,935).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County Public Libraries Fairfax, VA | FLF directly pays expenses that benefit the branches of the Fairfax County Public Library including books and materials, presentations, early literacy, and other programs. | $255,935 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miriam Smolen | Chair | 6 | — |
| Jonathan McPherson | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Matthew Levin | Treasurer | 4 | — |
| Jennifer McGarey | Director | 1 | — |
| Susan Doyle | Director | 1 | — |
| Alice Magelssen-Green | Director | 1 | — |
| Gail Ritchie | Director | 1 | — |
| Volita Russell | Director | 1 | — |
| Claire Sheahan | Director | 1 | — |
| Tammy White | Director | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Walker | Ex-officio (voting) | 1 | — |
| George Croft | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Kay De Marco | Director | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Disano | Director | 1 | — |
| Puneet Goel | Director | 1 | — |
| Jessica Hudson | Ex-officio (voting) | 1 | — |
| Lisa D Bryant | Executive Director | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfax Library Foundation?
Fairfax Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in FAIRFAX, VA. It holds $7.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Fairfax Library Foundation?
As of 2024, Fairfax Library Foundation holds $7.5M in total assets with $503K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $256K in 2024.
Where does Fairfax Library Foundation operate?
Fairfax Library Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What size grants does Fairfax Library Foundation award?
In 2024, Fairfax Library Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $256K — an average of about $256K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fairfax Library Foundation's EIN?
Fairfax Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1722709. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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