Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library
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Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library at a glance
In short: Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library gave $90K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,000
- +191.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,500
- +45.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,243,632
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (89% 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 the Columbus Metropolitan Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Columbus Metropolitan Library ($80K across 3 grants). Together the top 2 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $90K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Metropolitan Library Columbus, OH | Ola Conference Recep | $30,000 |
| Columbus Metropolitan Library Columbus, OH | Cel of Learning 2024 | $30,000 |
| Columbus Metropolitan Library Columbus, OH | 2024 Cols Books Fest | $20,000 |
| Everylibrary Institute Riverside, IL | National Polling Pro | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,243,632 | $353,297 | $237,220 | $90,000 | 4 | $23,202 |
| 2023 | $1,087,730 | $195,308 | $475,726 | $30,932 | 2 | $9,740 |
| 2022 | $1,333,557 | $428,049 | $144,119 | $6,000 | 1 | $40,444 |
| 2021 | $1,116,314 | $95,348 | $112,026 | — | — | $92,114 |
| 2020 | $1,220,992 | $160,416 | $159,092 | $47,150 | 1 | $14,400 |
About Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library is a public charity, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $23K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library is led by Andrea Thomas, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 25 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrea Thomas
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Carroll
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Rothschild
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyn Tolan-Barbin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Hart
Vice President
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Milks Bethel
Secretary
Treasurer → Treasurer Th, 2023
Treasurer Th → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tia Ramey
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janelle Lopez
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Cantrell
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Rosenthal
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lois Beckman
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Ramos Fields
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carly Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gwen Zaczepinski
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Penny Martin
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Price
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer As, 2023
Treasurer As → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steph Kusta
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Boylan
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaela Neal
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren McBride
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Harper Bonham
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Hedrick
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Trebbien
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margo Arnold
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Davis
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Elissa Francis (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Newhall (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nedra Hadley (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rob McCarthy (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tracy Rawlings (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kyra Jones (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Liz Helpling (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Shunda Collins (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ellen Rhoades (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Gregg Gascon (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Katie Peet (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Lauren Bonfield (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Majorie Duffy (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick King (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: June Stewart (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Steph Zimmerman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Antoinette Mongillo (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Bob Carroll (2020) — Past President
- Former: Chuck McGrothers (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Coby C. Williams (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Don Burkhimer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Michelle Dranschak (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tamara James (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Columbus Metropolitan Library
How much does Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library give each year?
Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library gave $90K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $31K across 2 grants.
What is Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library's typical grant size?
Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $22,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library give grants?
Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library gives mostly in Ohio: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (3 grants).
Does Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library?
Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $353K.
What is Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library's EIN?
Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0896371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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