Friends of Lake Forest Library Inc
TO ENHANCE AND SUPPORT THE MISSION, VISION AND SERVICES OF THE LAKE FOREST LIBRARY, AND ENGAGE IN RELATED EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$272K
+517.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$272K
+517.5% YoY
About Friends of Lake Forest Library Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Lake Forest Library Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in LAKE FOREST, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $272K. Net investment income was $25K.
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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 | $1,304,046 | $1,253,110 | $1,136,055 |
| Revenue | $216,798 | $188,228 | $150,346 |
| Expenses | $336,350 | $97,221 | $70,111 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $25,202 | $25,379 | $5,670 |
| 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
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lake Forest Library ($272,366).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LAKE FOREST LIBRARY LAKE FOREST, IL | SUPPORT THE MISSION AND VISION OF THE LIBRARY | $272,366 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| INGRID BRYZINSKI | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| PAUL BERGMANN | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| DENISE ANDRESEN | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| MARGARET FOSTER | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| PATTY KREISCHER | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| LYNN CASPER | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| JAN GIBSON | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| REED DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| NANCY MIELING | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| SANDE NOBLE | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| NANCY HENSEL | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 4 | — |
| SCOTT OLIVER | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| PAM PLONSKER | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| HEATHER STRONG | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| ROBIN FORD | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| MOLLY GRAZIANO | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| APRIL TOMPSIDIS | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| LIZ MOORE | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| LIZ JACOB | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| CYNTHIA TOOHEY | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| DAN GOON | MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| LEANNA WALTHER | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| KAREN ZARSE | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| TANYA HUANG | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Friends of Lake Forest Library Inc?
As of 2024, Friends of Lake Forest Library Inc holds $1.3M in total assets with $217K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $272K in 2024.
Where does Friends of Lake Forest Library Inc operate?
Friends of Lake Forest Library Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Friends of Lake Forest Library Inc award?
In 2024, Friends of Lake Forest Library Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $272K — an average of about $272K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Friends of Lake Forest Library Inc's EIN?
Friends of Lake Forest Library Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0188363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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