Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library
The mission of the Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library is to enrich educational, literary and cultural lives through charitable support of the Soldiers Memorial Library and the Arts Center at 8 Hancock Avenue in Hiram, for our residents, for visitors and for surrounding communities.
Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library at a glance
In short: Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library gave $21K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,461
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $21,461
- Median grant
- $21,461
- Total assets
- $537,019
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Town of Hiram ($21K).
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
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Hiram Hiram, ME | The Soldiers Memorial Library building, at 85 Main Street in the Town of Hiram, is the public library for the town. Our organization, the Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library (FoSML), rents the building from the town for a nominal fee, and works to provide public library services for townspeople and other visitors. In 2023 FoSML received a major grant of $98,070 with the purpose of improving library services for remote workers and other visitors at the library. Inadequate cooling during summer and excessive use of heating fuel oil for 3-season heating made it imperative to improve the heating and cooling, which was done during 2024 by the installation of heat pump systems costing $21,461. Since the building is owned by the Town of Hiram, this improvement was a donation by FoSML to the Town of Hiram. | $21,461 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $537,019 | $35,147 | $109,741 | $21,461 | 1 | $3,453 |
| 2023 | $556,404 | $142,337 | $47,355 | — | — | $2,578 |
About Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library is a public charity focused on Education, based in Hiram, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $537K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $21K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library is led by Mary Hannaford, President on every filing since 2023; 2 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Hannaford
President
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caitin Bushnell
Library Director
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
$14K (2023) → $7K (2024)
Marianne Wyer
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Williams
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Macri
Librarian
New on the 2024 filing
22 hrs/week
$8K (2024)
Daniel Hester
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Burnett
Publicity Manager
Director → Publicity Manager, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Dietzel
Vice President
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Hamilton
Secretary
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Amy Wentworth (2023) — Director
- Former: Cara Parent (2023) — Library Assistant
- Former: Michelle Stosez (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $8K, to Catherine Macri (Librarian). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library
How much does Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library give each year?
Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library gave $21K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library?
Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library reported $537K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $35K.
What is Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library?
Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library is a public charity focused on Education, based in Hiram, ME. It holds $537K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library operate?
Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library has awarded grants in Maine.
What is Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library's EIN?
Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2866183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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