Friends of the Atascadero Library
The mission of the Friends of the Atascadero Library is to support, promote and expand the library's resources and programs.OUR GOALS:To secure and maintain an adequate facility for our library. To stimulate an increased awareness and appreciation of the resources and services of the library. To promote literacy with reading programs for all ages, and to keep quality books on the shelves. To sponsor book discussion groups for adults. To promote the growth and the development of the library's resources through monetary contributions and/or gifts of books, books on tape or CD, music CDs, magazines and other library materials. To sponsor and stimulate volunteer services for the library. To coordinate efforts of all groups and individuals interested in the library. To be directly involved in the expansion project for the library so that it will meet the requirements of the community. To sponsor cultural and related programs for both children and adults. To cooperate with the "Friends of th
Friends of the Atascadero Library at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,364,377
- +10.5% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $77,971
- -34.0% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $33,771
- -66.4% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $43,330
- +33.9% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Friends of the Atascadero Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Friends of the Atascadero Library gives
- Giving fell 44% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $44K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| County City Library Atascadero, CA | Support of the Public Library | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,364,377 | $77,971 | $43,330 | — | — | $33,771 |
| 2025 | $1,235,039 | $118,163 | $32,350 | $25,000 | 1 | $100,448 |
| 2024 | $1,147,878 | $53,494 | $26,908 | $20,000 | 1 | $42,598 |
| 2023 | $1,041,882 | $72,462 | $14,761 | — | — | $38,350 |
| 2022 | $943,350 | $47,215 | $55,604 | $44,353 | 1 | $35,723 |
| 2021 | $1,052,162 | $234,798 | $11,005 | — | — | $150,548 |
About Friends of the Atascadero Library
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Atascadero Library is a public charity, based in Atascadero, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $34K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Atascadero Library is led by Jim Patterson, Co-President since 2026 (on filings since 2021); none of the 12 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jim Patterson
Co-President
Director → Co-President, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Livick
Co-President
President → Co-President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Turner
Co-President
Corresp Secretary → Director, 2024
Director → Co-President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina L. Latner
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marguerite Pulley
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Long
Director
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Watson
Director
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bushra Anjum
Director at Large
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grenda Ernst
Recording Secretary
Director → Recording Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wenonah O'Rourke
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Cleary
Corresp Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Straith Smith-Zanartu
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jeannie Malik (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Jeanne Neely (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Shirley Summers (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jeanne Robbins (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Alice Rew (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Carol Gobler (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Dyann Shepard (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Linda Zirk (2021–2023) — Recording Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 the Atascadero Library
How large is Friends of the Atascadero Library?
Friends of the Atascadero Library reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $78K.
Where does Friends of the Atascadero Library operate?
Friends of the Atascadero Library has awarded grants in California.
What is Friends of the Atascadero Library's EIN?
Friends of the Atascadero Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0027062. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 21, 2026)
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