Friends of Chandler Public Library
Friends of Chandler Public Library is a non-profit volunteer organization that is committed to support the Chandler Public Library in serving the community.
Friends of Chandler Public Library at a glance
In short: Friends of Chandler Public Library gave $155K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $155K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $154,905
- -27.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $154,905
- -27.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $154,905
- Total assets
- $999,384
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Chandler Public Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chandler Public Library ($155K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of Chandler Public Library gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2021) to $213K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chandler Public Library Chandler, AZ | Partnership with Chandler Public Library | $154,905 |
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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 | $999,384 | $144,813 | $171,630 | $154,905 | 1 | $15,238 |
| 2024 | $987,790 | $136,066 | $223,437 | $213,361 | 1 | $11,110 |
| 2023 | $1,026,537 | $112,554 | $90,706 | $80,371 | 1 | $10,333 |
| 2022 | $971,422 | $144,284 | $111,993 | $103,391 | 1 | $11,732 |
| 2021 | $1,004,916 | $65,226 | $39,569 | $30,650 | 1 | $10,753 |
About Friends of Chandler Public Library
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Chandler Public Library is a public charity, based in Chandler, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $999K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $155K. Net investment income was $15K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Chandler Public Library is led by Bob Lowry, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bob Lowry
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amrita Deshpande
Vice President
General Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Munoz
General Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Rudolph
Treasurer
General Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Poulin
General Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Missy Palrang
General Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Blair
General Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Viji Ramachandran
General Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Christine Clemons (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Anne Robison (2021–2023) — General Member
- Former: Monica Martorano (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Tim Wiant (2021–2023) — General Member
- Former: Roxane Gahagan (2021–2022) — Vice President Treasurer
- Former: Denise McLeod (2021) — General Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Friends of Chandler Public Library
How much does Friends of Chandler Public Library give each year?
Friends of Chandler Public Library gave $155K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $213K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of Chandler Public Library?
Friends of Chandler Public Library reported $999K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $145K.
Where does Friends of Chandler Public Library operate?
Friends of Chandler Public Library has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Friends of Chandler Public Library's EIN?
Friends of Chandler Public Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2785473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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